Teaching Aids and Materials

A way that toys can help with cognitive development is by helping children develop their problem-solving skills. This can be done in a number of ways such as providing challenges that need to be solved in order to progress in the game, or by giving children a toy that requires them to think about how to use it.

Problem-solving skills are important as they help children deal with the challenges that life throws their way. By developing these skills at a young age, children are more likely to be successful in later life.

Examples of toys that help with problem solving skills:

• Puzzles and shape toys
• Building and construction toys

Toys also offer a variety of opportunities for children to practice their language skills. For example, they can learn new words by reading the toy's packaging or by asking questions about the toy to adults. They can also use these words when playing with friends, which helps to improve their communication skills.

Examples of toys that help with language development:

• Phonics toys
• Language activities