Educational Toy Study

Our passion at GoKazaam is children and their future in this ever evolving world. It is our priority to provide parents with the opportunity to obtain the correct educational toys for their children and in turn, have their children learn and develop in ways they might not if they weren't provided the right tools at their crucial developmental period. 

I came across this Timpani Toys Study done last year and found it very interesting. I'd like to share it here for you to see what might be the best for your children. We can recommend an array of perfect toys for your little ones but since play interests vary across cultures and individual families we give you the keys to determine what will help your child soar. Here are a few examples of types of toys and their benefits.

1-Puzzles help with imaginative play. Children spend more time figuring things out, making different scenarios, helping them with patience and understanding. 

2-Toys like Dr kits help children interact with each other. Since it allows multiple children to participate which develops pretend play and that is very important for social competence. 

3-If you put a blank easel in front of a child and tell them to paint and create something, they will end with something they originally didn't think was possible. Mixing colors is like a little science experiment for them. 

4-Little metal cars are great for verbalization skills and creating different scenarios. Playing with little cars helps with social and language development. In the study they found they inspire a higher quality of play for girls then for boys. So, try to set aside previous conceptions about what inspires male and female play and objectively observe toy effects to be sure boys and girls equally benefit from play materials.

"Different toys elicit different kinds of play for different children. So observe what your children do with toys to see which connects to their particular style of play."

Video and information above was found on http://www1.easternct.edu/cece/timpani-toy-study-2014/.
Eastern Connecticut State University-Center for Early Childhood Education. Great site to research a little more in-depth.

Why Educational Toys Make a Difference

I just read a great article proving the benefit of our desire to get our great educational toys in your hands, and the hands of your children. I really want to share this with you so you can see how beneficial it is to get the right kind of toys for your family. (Link to the article at the bottom.)

"A child educational toy? Why this big fuss nowadays?

Let me tell you a story. A true story.

Once upon a time there was a group of babies aged 7 to 30 months. As part of a scientific experiment the group was split into 2 smaller ones.

One group was stimulated and encouraged by child educational toys and other wonderful, exciting experiences. The other group didn't receive any.

Now, here's the important result...

The group receiving stimulation eventually increased IQ by up to an unbelievable 58 points. In contract, the group that wasn't encouraged and stimulated actually decreased IQ between 8 and 45 points!

Even more amazing... this advantage was permanent. Children indefinitely kept this advantage. Even 21 years later when their performances were again studied.

Now, granted this increase wasn't only the result of playing with educational toys. But, educational toys, together with baby stimulation activities and experiences got the results.

Was this result a fluke?

No!

Many other studies also confirmed the critical importance of early learning experiences. These studies again stressed that early learning experiences increase intelligence!

Now, this is exactly where right child educational toys boost child abilities, skills and performance. Real educational toys are developed to encourage specific skills and actions. And these skills are needed for optimal development.

In short... educational toys can boost skills just as they've been proven to increase intelligence!

Frankly, educational toys can help you unlock your child's full potential.

But the great rub is... your child actually enjoys learning!

By now you must get some idea of the potential educational toys hold. Trouble is…

You and I both know that there cannot be an absolute guarantee that playing with educational toys alone will definitely make your child super-bright and super-talented. That's just not realistic. If it was that easy we'd all be playing!

But... let's look at what IS guaranteed…

  Chances of becoming very talented are dramatically increased

  Stimulation by educational toys isn't harmful. So... your child can only win!

  The mind-blowing results last a lifetime, and...

  Your child can't forget the improvement somewhere... or loose it. And no-one can steal it - EVER!

So... let's get straight to what matters most.

You can made a huge difference in your child's potential and skills. But, know that you need to do it before aged 12 years. While the biggest chance of improvement is before 6 years.

So, the earlier you start the better chance you'll have of a dramatic improvement.

Finally, know that you have limited time to boost your child's skills and potential. And know that a child educational toy is proven to do it. So, start by studying the educational toy articles and suggested kid toys for each age group."

Our current favorite educational toys are:

Wooden Blocks

Your children will spend hours playing and building towns and buildings with these adorable blocks. 

Natural wooden blocks-painted and printed by hand. 

75 wooden blocks come in a cardboard barrel for safe keeping.

Ages 2+

Flashcards

Get your children ready for their school years by practicing with these 50 double-sided flashcards. These will help them develop their math and number skills early on. 

Ages 3+

For your tiny ones, this is an on-going favorite (for generations). Stimulate their brain as they are developing and just taking everything in. Have you ever watched a baby look at and learn about her surroundings? It leaves me in awe every time, they are so enthralled by everything and are learning and grasping so much.

1st Sound Baby TV

We love classic toys, and this one is a must have for your little one. This baby TV comes with pre-recorded melodies and a handle so they can carry it around. It has a knob to scroll the image on the TV.

2AA batteries included. Ages 6 months+

These are just a few of our favorite toys right now, we are actively adding to our site so go visit our store and find something that fits the needs of your children. Thank you for stopping by and we'll see you soon.

Visit the link below to find out more on how educational toys can positively affect your children.

http://www.educational-toy-guide.com/childeducationaltoy.html