For early childhood 3 to 5 years what are the appropriate toy that will assist children as they develop age-appropriate skills in the following
domains of development:
1. Physical skills including fine and/or gross motor skills
2. Cognitive skills including language, operational thought, and/or theory of mind
3. Social and emotional skills including self-concept, self-control, and/or resilience
Consider the following questions as you explore the toy options:
Which toys seem to be the most popular?
How do the toys facilitate physical and/or cognitive development?
Do the toys appear to facilitate or hinder social interaction/cooperation? Why?
Do these toys appear to encourage imaginative play, or do their sounds, lights, colors, and gadgets
prevent the need for imagination? Describe some examples.
What differences do you notice among the toys that may contribute to gender identity?
What do you notice in the toy store that you have not thought to consider before?
. what learning experience is derived from this scenario? describe the toys and their purpose and explain why they toys chosen are apprropriate for early childhood toytoys appropriate
How can I apply what I am learning professionally or personally?
