{"id":4710,"date":"2011-09-10T21:31:54","date_gmt":"2011-09-10T21:31:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/parentingtoday.com\/anew\/?page_id=4710"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:39:04","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T23:39:04","slug":"toys-keep-attention","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/child-development\/play-work-of-children\/toys-keep-attention\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Toys Great For Keeping Your Child’s Attention"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Does your child have a full toy box but only play with a select few? \u00a0Toys that only do a small, limited number of things often get tossed aside. \u00a0They are fun for awhile but pretty soon they become too predictable. \u00a0That results in boredom and kids don’t like to be bored. \u00a0So they find something else to play with and the boring toys end up in the bottom of the toy box. \u00a0 The best toys are those that require imagination and can be used in a variety of ways. \u00a0Here are ten toys that are good for keeping your child’s attention.<\/p>\n

1. \u00a0Blocks<\/a> – Blocks are a staple for kids and they never seem to outgrow them. \u00a0They are one of the simplest types of toys around, yet their possibilities are limited only by the child’s imagination. \u00a0Younger children can also use them for such learning activities as counting games and experimenting with basic addition and subtraction. \u00a0Blocks provide numerous learning opportunities and keep kids busy.<\/p>\n

2. Dolls and Stuffed Animals<\/a> – Children love to pretend that their dolls, action figures and stuffed animals are real people or animals. \u00a0This can provide them with hours of entertainment. \u00a0They may even play with two or more at a time, making different voices for each one. \u00a0That’s not only fun for them, it’s fun for you to watch too.<\/p>\n

3. Play-Doh<\/a> – You probably played with Play-Doh when you were a kid. \u00a0Chances are that if you did, you have fond memories of it. \u00a0Similar to blocks, Play-Doh allows children to make anything they can imagine. \u00a0The factories and tool sets you can buy to go with it are nice but they are not a necessity.<\/p>\n

4. Wagons<\/a> – A wagon can be used in numerous ways. \u00a0Kids can use it to transport their toys from one place to another \u00a0but that’s only the beginning. \u00a0It can serve as a vehicle for their stuffed animals or dolls, a pull-along “tray” when they’re playing restaurant or even as transportation for the child himself with you pulling it.<\/p>\n

5. Art Supplies<\/a> – Budding Picassos can spend hours making new masterpieces. \u00a0Art is a great way to keep kids occupied because it fosters creativity and self-esteem. \u00a0And you get the added bonus of new refrigerator decorations.<\/p>\n

6. Musical Instruments<\/a> – Most children love music. \u00a0The only thing better than listening to it is making it themselves. \u00a0If real musical instruments are not an option, there are toy drum sets, xylophones, kazoos and more that kids can play with. \u00a0They could even get other kids together and form a band.<\/p>\n

7. Housekeeping<\/a>\"\" or Gardening<\/a>\"\" Tools – Kids love to imitate adults. \u00a0A kitchen set, toy vacuum cleaner or a set of gardening tools can help them do so more accurately. \u00a0You could enlist them to help you when you’re doing housework or yard work. \u00a0They will stay occupied and feel a sense of accomplishment.<\/p>\n

8. Sandboxes<\/a>\"\" – A sandbox full of toys provides a wealth of opportunities. \u00a0Kids can learn a lot by playing in sand. \u00a0They can use sticks to make designs, add water and make sandcastles, or make trails with their toy cars.<\/p>\n

9. Dress-up Clothes<\/a>\"\" – Playing dress-up lets kids put together outfits and pretend to be anyone or anything. \u00a0You don’t have to buy a dress-up set. \u00a0Just get out all of the old clothes you can find and let their imaginations run free!<\/p>\n

10. Balls<\/a>\"\"– Balls not only keep a child busy, they also encourage physical activity. \u00a0There are numerous ways that children can play with them, so they never get boring.<\/p>\n More On Play and Child Development <\/span>\n