Play
These toys help children develop motor skills and coordination.
Action Toys
Walking, running, and climbing are examples of this type of development
Physical Development
To play alone
Solitary Play
The first month of life.
Newborn
The ability to control the small muscles of the body.
Fine-Motor Skills
Playing alongside of, rather than together.
Parallel Play
Smiling and playing with others are examples of this type of development
Social Development
Objects to touch that have different textures and shapes.
Sensory Toys
A child from birth to 1 year of age
Infant
The ability to get eyes and muscles to make complex movements.
Hand-Eye Coordination
These toys stimulate the imagnation and help children be creative. Ex: Blocks, boxes, etc.
Imaginative Toys
Talking and singing are examples of this type of development
Mental Development
Training used to shape behavior
Discipline
Children who are 5 to 10 years of age
School-Age
The ability to control the large muscles of the body, such as the arms and legs
Gross-Motor Skills
These toys give children a chance to imitate others as they learn. Ex: dolls, cars. toy dishes, etc.
Imitative Toys
Kissing and hugging are both a part of this development
Emotional Development
Activities you watch or listen to, but do not join in.
Passive Activity
Children who are three, four, or five years of age
Preschool
An automatic, involuntary response.
Reflex
Playing with other children of all ages especially those their own age.
Group Play
Developing the principles of right and wrong
Moral Development
To help children learn and develop by providing love, support, attention and encouragement.
Nurture
One, two, and three year-old children.
Toddlers
Achievements that can be expected of children at various ages or stages of growth.
Developmental Tasks