HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 1978-12-06, Page 9Christmas sh:Opp.ingfEPr children
ThisJs one of a series of publications
by the Bruce District Public School Men
Teachers' ksderation-" Public Relations
Committee. Reference was made to the
O-P.S. M.T.F. publication Toys and
Your Child.
Christmas will soon be here. Once
again, as a dedicated parent you will
brave the human traffic jams and enter
some of the fiercest jungles of life - the
department stores. These stores, with
their bright lights and hundreds of toys,
will offer you one of your greatest
challenges; namely the chore of buying
-a toy for your child. While choosing the
right toy may seem like a monumental
task, it is possible to narrow your choice
down by realizing a few basic facts.
Although we often consider toys to be
a mere pastime to "keep hits busy", we
must be aware that they are much more.
Toys are a child's tools for learning. The
Ontario Public School Men Teachers'
Federation suggests that "properly
selected toys play a major productive
role in the youngster's learning pro-
cess". "...Aside from being aids to
physical skills, toys can stimulate the
creative side of a child's nature. They
provide motivation to explore, experi-
ment, ask questions and sometimes find
answers".
The surest way to choose a proper gift
for your youngster is, quite simply, to
know your child and his or her
capabilities. Choosing a toy which is
geared to your child's ability is very
important.. Overwhelming thechild can
lead to confusion and frustration. Anel
remember, biggest is not always bests
Choose a toy that is manageable in size,.
As you shop, try to select a toy that
will "grow" with your child as he or she
grows physically and intellectually.
Passive toys may be fine for the
moment, but they are rapidly outgrown
and their value is limited.
Safety and durability of a toy is of the
utmost importance. Can that beautiful'
toy be trusted in baby's hands?
"Remember, too, that safety can be
taught. Any toy - as any object - can be a
weapon when improperly used On
Christmas Day, take a moment or two
and show your child how to use the toy
properly.
WHAT TO CONSIDER
The first two years of a child's life are
the "discovery years". Size, shape,
texture, and colour are what arouse
curiosity. Choose toys which stimulate
the senses, but be wary of toys which
have parts which can come loose and be
swallowed ordolls with wisps of hair
that can irritate young eyes..-eep in
mind, also, that children bite. Is that toy
non-toxic?
During these years your youngster
grows physically. When hands are small
and the child can't travel very far,
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stationary, easy to grasp objects x are
necessary. As more mobility isacquired
with age, movable objects and push -
and -pull toys will become the order of
the day.
Children of ages three to six are in the
"fantasy stage" and creative imagina-
tion is very important. During this stage
you may find your youngster reaching
for dangerous objects to use for his or
her role as doctor, nurse, fireman, or
whatever. Therefore, there is a definite
need for "reality toys" which serve as
safe substitutes for the real thing.
This stage is also a period bf bound-
less energy (which you may wish you
had in shopping for the gift). Toys
which use up this energy are excellent
ideas. Such things as skipping ropes
will keep your angel hopping for days!
Older children are naturally experi-
mental. The variety of toys is almost
endless here, but toys such as Scrabble,
Monopoly and .other team games are
good. bets. They also reinforce reading,
word and mathematical skills. Beware
of "self-contained" games that merely
demand the child's presence.
PRECAUTIONS
- don't buy "mouth size" articles
- loose and biteable parts can be I
dangerous
- look for the words `non-toxic' on the
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easily breakable toys could expose
inner hazards
- avoid toys with sharp edges for young
children
- long cords on toys are hazardous
- any glass or partially glass toy is
dangerous
Now, look carefully, think positively
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