Did you know that Brio Trains are one of the five recommended educational toys for preschoolers by The Good Toy Guide? blockquote>According to them, a Brio Train is, "A train with moving parts that help kids learn how to control small movements and work together with their hands and eyes. Controlling the train and putting together the tracks helps kids learn about cause and effect, early science, and basic math."
Amazing train sets and supplies can also be made by different companies. They meet these requirements and are also thought of as educational toys for children.
Before we go any further, though, I should tell you a secret: there aren't any toys that are really educational. No sir. Toys and other playthings are used as a prop. How useful a toy is for a toddler depends on how they use it.
Toys do not nurture cognitive qualities. What they can do is help kids build their cognitive skills and give them something to help them be creative and bold. That's why it's important to have well-made toys. If a toy isn't very good, it can be very frustrating for kids because they can't easily play with it.
This brings me to the next point. Parents, if your family wants to buy a train set but you don't think you need a table for it, the tracks will always get moved around on the floor, which will make your kids sad. When this happens, they will usually stop playing with the train set.
At least, that's the kind of thing my grandsons have thought of. So I made and built a solid wood, unbreakable table for the train (none of this fake wood that wouldn't last more than a year, and the screws and nails would damage the table and fall out!). You can download the plans for the table here. It should only cost you about ten dollars and can be put together in three hours. So far, more than a thousand builders are very happy. So many parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends from all over the world have come back with great stories about the train table plan. Okay, we can move on or talk about trains.
Maplewood Landmark would have to be one of my favorite brands. Their alphabet and name trains are well-known.
Your child will be so happy when they see that their train set spells out their name! They make great presents any time of year.
Your child can be creative with Trains and accessories from Maxim - Tumble Tree Woods, and you can stick to your budget. Some of the results are learning to recognize shapes and colors, how to solve problems, how to move your hands and eyes together, and how to be creative.
The goal of Maxim is to make toys that help kids develop their fine motor skills, self-confidence, and smarts.
motor skills. Because they are made from imported wood, the toys are strong and made to last.
The Coca-Cola 54-Piece Christmas Set is a popular train set. This wooden toy train comes in a cute collector's tin and is a must-have for anyone who collects Coke items, trains, or Christmas items.
Maxim brand also has creative wooden destinations and buildings that go with the Maxim brand line.
Each new piece of a wooden train set gives your child a chance to talk more and learn more about the world around them. It also gives them a chance to play pretend and use their imagination.
Thomas the Tank Engine is a fan favorite. The stories of Thomas the Tank Engine and his friends are brought to life for kids ages two to three. During these fun adventures, your child will learn important lessons about being kind to others, playing fair, and working with others.
All of the Thomas the Tank Engine characters, especially those who are busy, show how to work together.
No matter what kind of educational toys your kids like to play with, the most important thing for their growth is to spend time with you, their parent. So, I encourage you to sign up for my free monthly ezine, The Reading Railroad, because recent studies have shown that children whose parents read to them are better readers and do better in school.
