Toy For Tots...
Quick And Easy Selection Tips

Uh, ah, err... the best toy for tots?

Is there such a thing?

Well... it very much depends on what exactly you're looking for!

To me the answer is obvious.

Why would anyone want to buy a toy for tots for the mere sake of just having fun? For exactly the same money you can have fun AND... if you choose wisely, have a toddler toy to develop and advance your child's skills.

I'd say this is definitely a much, much better option... and value for money!

So... let's search for the best toys for tots using this approach.

Tots are at a stage where they take interest in simple construction toys. And, as you know, this gives the skills to do more complex construction tasks and develops hand and finger skills... a critical part for writing at school.

The bottom line is...

Good Writing Skills Are Needed For Performance At School

Some of the toddler toys that'll help here are...

   wooden and construction building blocks
   strings of beads... preferably big beads
   interlocking blocks
   peg boards with big pegs, and even...
   crayons

Let's look at reading. Think about it...

Chances Of Any Child Doing Well At School Without Very Good Reading Skills Are Slim

"So, is there any toddler toy that'll help with reading?"... I hear you ask.

One critical skill needed for reading is the ability to distinguish different shapes and forms. Letters in our reading case.

I believe the best toys for tots to teach forms and shapes are puzzles.

Choose 2 - 3 piece puzzles. And while you're at it… also have a look at...
   fit-in puzzles, and...
   form and shape puzzles

And...

Here you've got a wide selection. Fantasy toys will do a long way to achieve your goal. Think about...
   dolls
   teddies
   farm animals, and...
   figure forms

Well... you can. But to do this you must encourage and improve 2 specific skills - the ability to move about well... also called gross motor skill, and... eye hand coordination.

Here are a few certain toddler toy answers...
   push and pull toys
   tricycles
   scooters
   wagons
   wheelbarrows
   colorful balls
   hammering toys

Finally... finding a "best" toy for tots is sometimes difficult. But it is definitely possible to find the right toy to give hours of fun AND a great learning experience.

For more on finding the right toy for tots... click here