One of the key factors in building resilience is developing good problem-solving skills. These skills can be built in a number of ways but in young children, the best way to develop them is during play. Toys that encourage creativity and imagination give children opportunities to solve problems in practical ways. Below is a list of toys that foster resilience in children.
1. Magnetic Building Blocks
These are a huge hit in my home and in my classroom. They are easy for
children to manipulate and provide many opportunities to problem solve while
building. You can add props, such as people and animals, to extend the play. There
are a variety of brands, some of which are very pricey. This one is good quality
and cost-effective.
2. Lego
This toy never goes out of style. Children ages 4-99 can enjoy hours of creativity with this classic toy. The set below has 790 pieces and comes in a handy storage box. The bricks are compatible with all Lego sets providing unending opportunities for creativity, imagination, and problem-solving.
3. Building Blocks
Blocks not only encourage imaginative play, but also give children
opportunities to explore early math concepts such as shapes, part-to-whole, and
sorting. Block building also helps to develop hand-eye coordination, patience,
and problem-solving skills. Add props and the creative possibilities are
endless.
This version, created by Melissa and Doug, comes with its own wooden
storage crate.
4. Playdoh
What child can resist the irresistible invitation to create that comes in
every container of playdoh? In addition to sparking imaginative play, manipulating
the dough helps to strengthen the fine motor muscles of the hand which is
needed to grasp writing materials. There are a variety of sets and tools that
can add to the creative fun.
The set below is an Amazon exclusive and comes in 36 colors.
5. Dress-up clothing
Playing dress-up gives children multiple opportunities to use their
imagination and to solve problems. Role-playing helps children make sense of
the world around them and their real-life experiences. The set featured below
has a police officer, firefighter, and a doctor and comes with accessories.
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What are some of your favorite toys that spark imagination, creativity, and problem-solving in your child? We would love to hear about them. Comment below.
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