Play Wales report that according to a new report by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the best toys for young children’s development are not expensive or digital, but simple toys that encourage the development of new skills.
The Selecting Appropriate Toys for Young Children in the Digital Era report advises parents to choose toys that encourage creativity, communication and physical activity in young children.
In the report, The APP also offers examples of ‘appropriate’ toys – which includes loose parts:
‘… toy blocks, in addition to household objects, can be interesting for a child to examine.’
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