Which toys and games are appropriate for our children?

Le Centre pour la Communication Scientifique Directe - HAL - Archive ouverte HAL, 2018

The purpose of the research is to analyse the toys owned at home by 4-5 year-old children and the toys they prefer to play with. 455 children aged 4-5, going to 8 independent nursery schools operating on the European Side of Istanbul under the Ministry of Education in 2015-2016 Academic Year, and their parents were included in the research. The "Personal Information Form" developed by the researcher and the "Toy Preference Form (TPF)" developed by Onur were used in the research as data collection tools. The toys used in OTF are formed by collecting, under the general headings, those mentioned in the literature and in daily use, serving similar purposes. These titles are classified as babies, miniature objects, manipulative, electronic, handicapped, educational, desktop, musical, moving toys, gaming materials, current heroes, models, war toys and others. Parents filled out their personal information forms and answered the question "What kind of toys do your children have at home?" The answers were then grouped according to the toy classification categorized by Onur. Taking the necessary ethical rules into

2023

Children perceive by using their senses to gather and understand information and respond to the world around them by cognitive effort. Perception, attention, memory, and thinking are all interconnected mental processes in human cognition. The ability to perceive surroundings through the light that enters the eyes is called visual perception. Visual perception in children is an essential ability of their brain to connect and make sense of what their eyes see. The visual perception of colours, patterns, and structures has been an essential factor concerning a product because these are perceived exclusively through vision. Good visual processing skills benefit reading, writing, math, and other essential aspects of learning. As children in their preschool days learn from educational toys, the designs of the educational toys should consider enhancing their learning. Additionally, educational toys have become one of the tools used to teach children in many aspects, bit by bit. Research shows that learning through play is an integral part of a child's development. Cognitive skills developed in the early stage of life and use of educational toys can enhance these. Educational toys help children develop fundamental abilities such as cognitive thinking and problem-solving. Since toys are essential for the development of children, the National Education Policy of India has given the focus on toys and the enhancement of local toys. Moreover, learning while playing has been made a part of the curriculum. However, for manufacturing such effective educational toys, the manufacturer has to consider various factors like safety, colour and shape and other design factors that enhance their development. Therefore, in this review article an attempted was made to identify a gap in literature and discuss the importance of design in educational toys for development of children.

International Journal of Research and Analytical Reviews (IJRAR), 2022

An important pedagogical issue raised by this piece is the value of a classic toy for children of today. Although toys have evolved throughout time, they still have a special place in the hearts of children because of their timeless character. Playing with a toy helps a youngster grow cognitively, emotionally, and physically, all at the same time. In addition to discussing the criterion for toy quality, the paper discusses other issues.

Child and childhood in the ligth of archaeology, P. Romanowicz (red.) Wrocław, 2012, s. 137-151

The aim of this study was to explore the kinds of toy preferred by 6–8-year-old children, asking: how, and on what basis, do children rationalize their preferences for particular toys? Data was collected by interviewing children in their homes. Children chose 8 toys from a tailored catalog and explained why they wanted those particular items. Toys were analyzed with the aid of a framework designed to test their functional manipulation potential. The children's reasoning was analyzed by means of inductive content analysis. Two kinds of values were found: 1.) those which reside in the toy itself; and 2.) those which children give to toys. Sub-categories relating to material, social, and personal values were identified from the given values. The present paper deepens knowledge of the value of toys not only as playthings but also as cultural artifacts which children use as one form of their voice.

TEME

The aim of this paper is to generate implications for future research based on the overview and analysis of the findings of relevant social sciences and the humanities that focus on toys as artifacts of the material culture of children, and/or childhood, with special reference to pedagogical research. By material culture of children, we mean items and objects that children themselves make, adapt or modify to fit their interests and the needs of their games, whereas the material culture of childhood refers toobjects created by adults for children to play with. Toys can encourage different types of activities necessary for overall personality development, and can help children develop their cognitive abilities, their body and senses, gain knowledge, socialize, cultivate their emotions and appreciation of beauty, and develop their imagination and creativity. The potential of toys that children make themselves is reflected in the upbringing of creative, free, environmentally conscious a...

2019

In the era of dynamic development of new technologies, the real space and virtual space interpenetrate. The boundaries between them are blurring. This experience already affects very young children, for whom both environments seem to be a natural place of growing up. The progressive computerization of the play space contributes to the integration of the physical and digital world. Toys and their abilities are changing, they are more smart and interconnected. The way children play with them also changes. The aim of the study is to show the challenges parents and teachers face in creating and controlling the digital playing environment that would provide the child a full security and educational values.

Northern Clinics of Istanbul, 2020

The concepts of games and toys have a very important role in children's lives. It contributes to the development of cognitive, motor, psychosocial, emotional, and linguistic skills. It also plays a key role in raising self-confident, creative, and happy children. Therefore, attention should be paid to the concepts of games and toys, which are so important for the child to be a part of society as a healthy individual at every stage of his development. On the other hand, providing playgrounds where children can play comfortably and safely are essential in reducing the risk of accidents related to toys. All health-care components, especially pediatricians and family physicians, should take an active role in ensuring that these play processes, which are the most beautiful parts of childhood, are healthy and safe.

In her chapter on Games, Toys, and Pastimes, Maja Mikula presents contemporary gaming in the historical context of individual countries’ traditions and developments. Having outlined the history of toy making in Europe in the context of the technological developments, Mikula goes on to show that toys, like many other objects of pop culture, have by now become a commercial commodity that is driven by market parameters and financial concerns. She also shows the toy market in a stage of transition as a result of the impact of the virtual revolution: with a generation of youngsters growing up computer literate (if not necessarily alphabetically literate), computer games and game consoles often replace traditional toys and games in the eyes of both teenagers and young adults.

Journal for the Education of Gifted Young Scientists, 2021

The historical, anthropological and developmental research shows that play has been universal in all cultures, and children's play is supported by toys and play materials produced by adults. Children are prepared to learn what they need to learn with passion and pleasure, and quality toys, when used appropriately provide children with a wealth of opportunities for creativity, social interaction with adults, and effective participation. Throughout history, children's play has undergone various changes due to cultural, political and socioeconomic factors without losing its virtues and importance. Therefore, research based evidence on specific types of play and toys which support learning and development most effectively, needs to be multiplied. This text emphasizes the aspects of toys related to creativity. Relevant to our day, the threats to the place of play and toy in the life of the increasingly lonely child are also discussed.