There can be no doubt that small world play is one of the most important kinds of play you can introduce to your child. Making use of their imaginations to create real-world or fantasy scenarios with the use of small toys, parents are always looking for new and innovative toy ideas for small world play. In this article, we introduce you to some of our toy essentials for small world play.
DOLLS OR FIGURES
There’s no doubt about it, dolls or figures are a must in your child’s small world play. Not only can your child identify themselves with one, they can be used to act out various real-life scenarios. A doll or figure can be a teacher one day and a fireman the next. If you are looking for some figures that can easily switch from one role to another, why not consider peg figures?
ANIMALS
Animals make up a big part of our world and it’s natural that children will take an interest in them. You can take the opportunity to teach your child about various animal facts as well as explain to them the relationship between humans and animals. Dinosaurs hold a deep fascination for many children and is a great learning opportunity about concepts such as extinction.
TREES AND PLANTS
With fauna must come flora, which is why trees and plants are an essential in small world play. When children place trees around the neighborhood they are constructing, they are learning about the importance of nature even in an urbanized landscape.
RAILWAY TRACKS AND ROADS
Besides the standard railway track sets we all know and love and which a child can spend hours laying out, have you ever considered getting some rail or road tape? These are easy to carry around and come with the same amazing benefit as bulkier railway tracks, teaching your child how different elements are organized within a space.
VEHICLES
If you have roads and railway tracks, naturally, you will need vehicles to accompany them. Trains, cars, trucks – the possibilities are endless. Besides teaching children about the mechanics and machinery of vehicles, you can explain the different roles each one plays in society as well as when they are likely to travel on any particular one.
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If you are missing any of the above essentials for small world play, get stocked up at Kidpowered today. We stock a wide variety of toys from many well-known brands and you are sure to find something that contributes meaningfully to your child’s small world play. Whether they are fascinated with nature or transport, you can find the perfect toy to complete their collection within the wide selection we have on offer. At Kidpowered, we believe that toys serve to educate as much as entertain, which means that you get the best of both worlds when you purchase quality toys for your child.