An educational toy is a product which is used to teach children important skills while simultaneously entertaining them. Toy blocks have traditionally been used to teach children important skills such as physics, gravity, and spatial connections. Many toy blocks will also be shaped like letter in the alphabet, and this will allow children to develop reading skills as well. The use of toy blocks were first mentioned by Witold Rybczynski in the 18th century.
Though toy blocks may seem simple to an adult, they teach a number of complex skills to children. Using toy blocks will teach children how to use their fingers and hands in order to manipulate objects. Handling toy blocks with other children will also teach them the benefits of social interaction. They will also learn simple math skills such as adding and subtracting. These child educational toys will also help children develop their creativity by allowing them to add blocks together to create unique designs.
In addition to toy blocks, many children today use electronic media to learn. An example of this would be LeapPad. This is a product which resembles a talking book, and was one of the best selling...