Gifted children are notorious for being picky about everything, including their toys. Some toys look great in the ads we see and we're sure our child will just love them. You may even see other kids playing with those very toys in toy stores and they look like they are having fun. In fact, your child may have toyed with the toy in the toy store, too, so you think that is one to remember for gift giving. But if you buy the toy and take it home, you often find that your child tires of it in a few days or weeks -- sometimes after a few hours. Parents of gifted kids know it's not easy to find toys that their child will enjoy. Here are some lists of toys that should give you some ideas for toys that will make your child happy.
Parents of all children want to make sure their children are intellectually stimulated and challenged. That said, you can't make a child gifted by providing intellectual stimulation. But all child can benefit. Signs of giftedness can definitely be seen in babies and toddlers and if you see those signs in your child, you'll find some great toys for her in the first two lists. The last list has some excellent toy suggestions for kids of all ages.
One of the favorite subjects in general for gifted kids is science, but there are many different fields in science. There are toys that appeal to the interests of many of the favorite scientific fields, including dinosaurs, Earth sciences, nature, chemistry, and space. Whatever your child's scientific interest might be, you will undoubtedly find a toy to match. If your child hasn't shown an interest in science, science toys can be a great way to introduce your child and pique his interest.
Two very popular and excellent building sets are those made by Rokenbok and by Lego. But they aren't the only construction sets. There are also great sets by K'Nex, Kappla, Brio, and Magz. And let's not forgot those original constrution sets - Erector Sets!
Gifted children tend to have excellent imaginations and love fantasy. Of course, most all kids have imaginations and love fantasy, so these toys are sure to be a hit will all kids. What child doesn't love Sesame Street? Or Harry Potter? What child doesn't dream about dragons? Those are just a few of the toys that can encourage a child to use her imagination. Other great items that can encourage imaginational play include fairy bowers, bed tents, lemonade stands, and "Star" theaters.
Some kids love to make noise -- but to them it's music. They like to bang on tables or on pots and pans. That's a sign that your child might be a budding percussionist. If you're thinking drums, you're right, but drums aren't the only percussion instruments. Tambourines, xylophones, glockenspiels, and even keyboards and pianos are classified as percussion instruments.
We always want our kids to go outside to play and get some fresh air. That's becoming harder and harder to do during the warm months of the year, but it's especially hard in the colder months. But if you have the right outdoor toys, you'll find it easier. How about a Snow-Dino Kit so your child can make a snow dinosaur instead of a snowman?
Age Based Toys
Parents of all children want to make sure their children are intellectually stimulated and challenged. That said, you can't make a child gifted by providing intellectual stimulation. But all child can benefit. Signs of giftedness can definitely be seen in babies and toddlers and if you see those signs in your child, you'll find some great toys for her in the first two lists. The last list has some excellent toy suggestions for kids of all ages.
Science Toys and Games
One of the favorite subjects in general for gifted kids is science, but there are many different fields in science. There are toys that appeal to the interests of many of the favorite scientific fields, including dinosaurs, Earth sciences, nature, chemistry, and space. Whatever your child's scientific interest might be, you will undoubtedly find a toy to match. If your child hasn't shown an interest in science, science toys can be a great way to introduce your child and pique his interest.
Construction Toys
Two very popular and excellent building sets are those made by Rokenbok and by Lego. But they aren't the only construction sets. There are also great sets by K'Nex, Kappla, Brio, and Magz. And let's not forgot those original constrution sets - Erector Sets!
Fantasy and Imaginational Toys and Games
Gifted children tend to have excellent imaginations and love fantasy. Of course, most all kids have imaginations and love fantasy, so these toys are sure to be a hit will all kids. What child doesn't love Sesame Street? Or Harry Potter? What child doesn't dream about dragons? Those are just a few of the toys that can encourage a child to use her imagination. Other great items that can encourage imaginational play include fairy bowers, bed tents, lemonade stands, and "Star" theaters.
Music Toys
Some kids love to make noise -- but to them it's music. They like to bang on tables or on pots and pans. That's a sign that your child might be a budding percussionist. If you're thinking drums, you're right, but drums aren't the only percussion instruments. Tambourines, xylophones, glockenspiels, and even keyboards and pianos are classified as percussion instruments.
Seasonal Toys
We always want our kids to go outside to play and get some fresh air. That's becoming harder and harder to do during the warm months of the year, but it's especially hard in the colder months. But if you have the right outdoor toys, you'll find it easier. How about a Snow-Dino Kit so your child can make a snow dinosaur instead of a snowman?
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