A one-year-old and a five-month-old baby are both fascinated by the children's twisting car. They often play with it when the kids aren't around. The aunt, seeing how much the baby loves it, bought a similar toy, but the result was awkward. After a few days of initial excitement, the interest faded quickly, and the baby moved on to other people’s toys. In addition to twisting cars, sound toys, early education machines, and other high-end imported toys were once popular, but they soon lost their charm.
Many parents think that their child is just like Xuanxuan—everyone says that at such a young age, the child is happy and curious, so there's nothing unusual. But have you noticed that some things never make the baby bored, no matter how many times they play with them? Like sand and stones, for example.
This reminds us of the Waldorf education philosophy. The simpler and more primitive the toy, the more it encourages imagination and creativity. There are countless ways to play with a pile of sand: you can shovel it, dig a hole, or even build a pretend stove to "cook." These activities help improve hand-eye coordination and stimulate brain development without the child even realizing it. On the other hand, commercially available toys may be flashy and colorful, but their gameplay is usually limited. A twisting car, for instance, is only for driving forward, and a sound toy just makes noise. As a result, they lose their novelty quickly.
According to a British research report, so-called "high-tech educational toys" actually play a bigger role in developing basic language and math skills than traditional methods. Compared to expensive educational toys that put a financial burden on parents, giving kids simple, natural toys can be more beneficial.
The 39 Parenting Editors recommend several original toys that children love:
1. Sand and Stones
Every child enjoys spending time in the sandbox. If possible, take them away from the city and let them play in nature where sand and stones are easily accessible. If not, a small sandbox at home can do just fine.
2. Wood, Branches, and Leaves
Simple wooden blocks are great for building and creative play. For safety, make sure the edges are smooth. Taking kids into nature allows them to explore branches and leaves, which they find fascinating.
3. Water
Playing with water is fun in many ways. From swimming at the beach to splashing during a shower, or using water bottles to water plants, kids love it all. It’s a great way to keep them entertained.
4. Empty Bottles and Boxes
In a child’s eyes, almost anything can be a toy. If your child is interested in an empty mineral water bottle, don’t stop them. Encourage them to screw it on and off, or use it creatively. Playing together makes the experience even better.
In short, children don’t need too many fancy, bright, and highly designed toys. Letting them play with simple, original toys—like we did as kids—can bring them more focus, joy, and learning opportunities.
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