Talk to any early childhood educator and they’ll tell you (actually it’s a fact that they’ll probably start an emotional speech!) about the amazing benefits of playing on children’s development. Play is so crucial to the development of a child that it’s even acknowledged as a basic human right through the United Nations. It is a lot of toys options for children that it can be overwhelming for parents to determine which ones are worth their money and, let’s face it parents don’t want to purchase toys just to see them sitting on the shelves or in a basket all day in and day out. This is one of the great things with open-ended toys. They aren’t just an occasional or single-use play, but they can be utilized in a variety of ways and across a variety of different age groups, with game becoming more complex and more complex as children maturation and age.
When it comes to playing with a Connetix ball run What are some of the methods your kid is developing and learning? Here is a brief overview of the best – and I’m sure there are many more of the ways that using our tiles that are open to play is helping your child’s growth (without they even knowing! )…
1. Creativity
It may sound cliche however, the possibilities for creativity are unlimited with Connetix They can be utilized in different ways each moment they are played with! In addition to being essential in many professions in the near future, but open-ended toys allow kids to be creative and explore different emotions and emotions.
2. Imagine
According to Albert Einstein once said, ” imagination is more important than knowing.” What can you create with your Connetix? A castle? Plane? Animal? Dollhouse? Spaceship? Bridge? Robot? Robot? Loch Ness Monster? Statue of Liberty? Eiffel Tower? You might be amazed by the ideas they have come up with. You can add your Connetix to other play materials or loose pieces to make play more engaging.
3. Magnetic force
It is not just playing with Connetix an exciting method of observing the force of magnetism, but it’s an excellent way to understand the attraction between two magnets with opposing Poles (north as well as south). You can see them repel each time you attempt to put two opposing magnets together.
4. Shapes
Connetix sets can comprise 2D shapes like squares, triangles (equilateral triangles as well as right-angled triangles and isosceles triangles) and rectangles that could be utilized as 2D construction tiles or 3D shapes when they are made into nets. Children can develop an appreciation of shapes and their properties by engaging in games, like the number of sides and angles they possess (and in the case of 3D-shaped shapes the number of faces edges, vertices and edges) and for children older than What better method to learn about various triangles and their angles. Fun, hands-on and enjoyable learning right now!
5. Counting
“How many tiles high can we make our tower before it collapses?” “How many squares will we require to create an equilateral cube?” “Let’s use 4 blue squares and five Red pieces.” It is possible to count so numerous ways to count when kids play with Connetix.
6. One-to-one correspondence
This brings me to one-to-one correspondence that is the capability to connect an object with the same number. It is common to see children counting in a way without understanding what exactly it means or even counting a set of objects, but adding an additional number or two to. This is a crucial ability to master and is a simple one to master by playing.
7. Symmetry and patterns
Enjoy using Connetix to create mandalas or patterns – it is a great method to introduce children to patterns and symmetry. What better way to engage older children in the classroom by giving them more intricate patterns that they can follow and create using Connetix (eg. ABBC, ABBC etc) It’s a lot more fun than worksheets!
8. Colors
Playing with Connetix an excellent method to discover colors, but it’s also an excellent way to gain knowledge about translucency, light and to create stunning, vibrant reflections. Pop Connetix in front of the window or on a table, or on magnetic counters to have even more color enjoyment!
9. Balance, stability, and weight
The exploration of weight, stability and balance is an integral aspect of playing with Connetix. Children learn how tall they can get before their tower falls down, research the elements needed to build structures that are sturdy and play with the effects of gravity and weight.
10. Collaboration and teamwork
What teacher or parent doesn’t enjoy watching a group of children playing with toys that are open to play together to create something? Connetix are the ideal open-ended toys to play with at your home or in the classroom to promote teamwork and cooperation (just keep in mind that these skills will mean less arguments!)
11. Problem solution
Solving problems is a difficult skill for children and one which takes time and practice to master. When playing with Connetix kids can play with this idea as they go about creating structures, either by themselves or with a group of friends, figuring to figure out the most efficient way to build their ideas and plans.
12. Fine and gross motor abilities
Do you realize that properly developed fine and gross motor skills are essential to efficient handwriting and pencil grip? When using Connetix to build, youngsters are using these skills to bend, stretch and reach, grasp, pinch , and more.
13. Perseverance
How better to build determination than to keep building and creating, then working together…and not just that, but to see a tower you’ve been creating fall! “Ok we’ll attempt again!”
14. Engineering and planning
Children’s decisions about which structure to build and how to build it usually involves some engineering and planning, especially for complex structures such as bridges or when they’re working with other people and combining their ideas. Welcome to your very own little Iggy Peck Engineer or Architect!
15. Cause and impact
What’s the reason and impact when your children play using Connetix? If they put two tiles on top of one another, will they pull them together or not? When they take two tiles, will they break apart? If they construct tiles without support, what happens? There are so many things to discover as they play!
16. Materials’ properties and aesthetic sensibility
When playing with Connetix children explore various materials using their senses, for example. the touch (they feel soft, smooth how does the material feel like? How durable is it? How heavy? ) or sight (colours reflections, colours) and hearing (do they make a sound when they are joined? If they fall? ).
17. Hand-eye coordination
Connetix is a great way to aid your child in developing hand-eye coordination while they grab, pick up and manipulate objects in order to create the things they want.
18. Language skills
Play is an excellent method for children to build and improve their language abilities. Through play, children not only discover their own language but also listen to the voices of their friends and adults listening to the sounds of speech, learning new vocabulary , and the appropriate methods of communicating.
19. Concentration
The ability to focus and focus on a task isn’t easy for every child, but gaining it the ability to concentrate and focus using Connetix is a great method to develop and practice this ability. Concentration helps children focus on their task and to learn and improve their self-esteem. This leads me to…
20. Self-esteem
The feeling of pride, achievement and joy when they’ve created something they are proud of is an excellent method for children to develop confidence in themselves.
Connetix Tiles are an excellent open-ended toy that can help to support your child’s development and learning in a fun and engaging way!
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