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Learning through play for younger children is the best way to educate them. Toddler games can go a long way to achieve this. The beauty of teaching younger children is that the teacher is able to combine both fun and education. Children have the ability to be bored easily, however; if these three qualities are considered when purchasing or making toddler games, the boredom maybe avoided.
Big is always better when it comes to children
If you've ever gone through a child's book (which we're sure you have) you'll notice that the words and pictures are always big and bold. This is because a child, who isn't used to scanning through a lot of information, will be able to focus on a specific part of the book or picture. Make sure that when you're purchasing toddler books that the writing and the pictures are big enough. If you're buying puzzles, make sure that the pieces are big enough for the target age of your child. It's all relative. The older your child becomes the smaller the pieces can get.
Colours are the perfect motivational tool
Colours is an important part of our lives and therefore it is extremely important in our child's life. Colours have the ability to take something boring and make it look fun and interesting. When purchasing or making toddler games, make sure that they're extremely colourful. If you're making your own toddler games and you're printing them out on black and white paper, colour them in with your kids, and then use them. This is the perfect compromise. Later on your child will be able to feel proud about the work they have actually accomplished.
Pictures are truly worth one thousand words
The saying "Pictures are worth a thousand words" doesn't come from thin air. There is a reason that pictures have such a powerful play on our feelings, emotions and studying techniques. As humans we can understand better with visual stimulation. For this reason it's critical to find toddler games that have pictures. Imagine memory card games with just words. It wouldn't be fun for your child as they would struggle to put it all together. Pictures make it easier and fun for your child to learn.
These three qualities will help your toddler games become interesting and fun for your child's learning experience.
