My toddler like most of yours finds study boring but loves playing with his toys and to get him to sit in one place to learn alphabets, let alone eat his food is a task for sure.
I am a mother of two; if I’ve learned anything from my first one, it’s to stop working hard but to work smart instead.
And that’s when I came across Educational Toys, they are a game changer. Initially, I was totally unaware of the term “educational toys”. I mean, c’mon we have all grown up playing or seeing kids play with those regular plastic toys for the most part of it and now we’re in a century where there’s something called- Educational Toys!
So what are educational toys?
Educational Toys are a special category of toys that are development-centric, they target specific developmental areas like hand-eye coordination, communication, bilateral coordination, imagination and much more, of different age groups. Educational toys are always age-graded and generally focus on a particular skill. These toys are designed in a way that imparts education in a fun way. Educational toys make learning interesting and motivating for young kids. They also help children think beyond the ordinary while they polish on/ learn a new skill.
In fact, just a few days ago I ordered a Reusable Doodle Placemat by PepPlay and it has been a blessing in disguise, my kid keeps colouring or doodling on these placemats while he eats without any fuss.
The best part about these Reusable Doodle Placemats is, that they are very interesting so your kid is independently engaged for hours and does not feel bored. In fact, these placemats are just like any other educational toy and have stopped my worry about giving my child too much screen time and straining their eyes or even getting them addicted. Now every time my child asks “Mumma can I colour on the mats?!” instead of “Mumma can I watch TV?” I know I’m doing something right!
