Sarah Elder
ID # 10103654
Psyc. 3833
Spring 07. Presentation
Children’s Toys
Infants, toddlers, and young children never stop learning and expanding their minds.
Therefore hundreds of toy stores have taken this fact into consideration when marketing the
thousands of different toys that they sell. The two toy stores that I have used in my presentation
on children’s toys are a well-known toy company, Toys “R” Us and a smaller company that I
found on the internet, known as Growing Tree. Toys “R” Us sell many items for infants to
teenagers in products that range from candy to bicycles. Growing Tree’s toy selection, however,
is based more on learning and the cognitive development of the child. Both toy stores do a very
thorough job on creating and selling toys that will stimulate children mentally, physically,
verbally, and socially.
There are a total of 15 toys that I selected from both stores and with each toy there is a
description of recommended age, benefits of development, how to use/play with the toy, types of
play, durability, and cost. The recommended age simply encourages the buyer on the age of the
child that the toy will be best suitable for. The benefits of development list the cognitive skills
that will be presented to the child after the child has begun to play with the toy. How to use/play
with the toy indicates whether the toy is for a single child (interprasonal) or multiple children
(interpersonal), also whether the toy would be considered very quit, or one that involved much
activity. Durability simply states in summary what the toy is made out of plastic, wood, metal or
cloth, also if it is electric and uses batteries. Finally, the cost of the toy is given.
Piaget said that “as the child seeks to construct an understanding of the world, the
developing brain creates schemes, which are actions or mental representations that organize
knowledge.” In Piaget’s theory physical activity characterize infancy and mental schemes
develop in childhood (Lamb, Bornstein, & Teti, 2002). Many of these children’s schemes are
Sarah Elder
ID # 10103654
Psyc. 3833
Spring 07. Presentation
created by how and what they are presented with in the beginning months of their lives, therefore
toys will continue to create a great amount of cognitive development for all ages of children.
GROWING TREE TOYSTORE’S TOYS
My Alex Playhouse Theatre
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Recommended Age: 3 and up
Benefits for development: Interpersonal, verbal, and physical
How to use/play with: Children can create imaginative puppet shows.
Types of play: dramatic and cooperative.
Durability: This Alex My Playhouse Theatre is lightweight and sturdy, built from a wooden
frame, printed panels, and flame retardant cotton fabric that is as colorful as it is functional.
Cost: $199.95
Beneath the Sea Lacing Cards
Recommended Age: 3 and up
Benefits for development: Intrapersonal, logical, physical
How to use/play with: Simply lace the holes with the faux silk threads to decorate these
underwater animals
Types of Play: quiet and manipulative
Durability: These cards are made of sturdy board laminated on both sides for extra durability.
Cost: $13.95
Butterfly Spinner
Recommended Age: Age 6 Months - 18 Months
Benefits for development: physical, logical, intrapersonal, visual, and uses motor-sensory
capacity skills
How to use/play with: By pressing down the handle of this toy, the top spins to create a
swirling blend of colors with the creatures inside as they spin around the center mirror that
magnifies color and movement.
Types of play: active, manipulative and quiet.
Durability: Made out of thick-multicolored and clear plastic.
Cost: $15.95
Glockentoddler Toy Instrument
Recommended Age: Age 12 Months - 4 Years
Benefits for development: physical, logical, musical, spatial and intrapersonal.
How to use/play with: is similar to a xylophone, but since it features metal keys, it is actually
a Glockenspiel
Types of play: creative and manipulative.
Durability: features a specially designed, toddler-safe mallet and a unique design to protect
toddlers from sharp edges and corners. And to help give kids the best supplies to make great
music, this Glockentoddler Toy Instrument is perfectly tuned and musically correct!
Sarah Elder
ID # 10103654
Psyc. 3833
Spring 07. Presentation
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Cost:$21.95
Kidkraft Kitchen Playset
Recommended Age: Age 3 Years +
Benefits for development: physical, spatial and intrapersonal.
How to use/play with: This pastel-colored Kitchen Play Set is the kid-sized kitchen that lets
kids explore, pretend, imagine,
Types of play: dramatic and manipulative.
Durability: Thick plastic, with realistic moving objects, and measures 42"x16"x42"H.
Cost: $174.99
Play ‘n Ride Train
Recommended Age: Age 1 Year - 3 Years
Benefits for development: physical and intrapersonal
How to use/play with: This colorful ride-on toy that moves with a toddler's leg power and
features a myriad of fun activities to entertain.
Types of play: active, manipulative and quiet.
Durability: includes a backrest for support and an anatomically shaped seat for comfort that
lifts up to reveal additional storage.
Cost: $34.95
Snap Circuits Jr. Electricity Kit
Recommended Age: 7 and up
Benefits for development: physical, logical, spatial and intrapersonal
How to use/play with: gives kids the opportunity to build exciting, useful gadgets that really
work!
Types of play: manipulative and quiet.
Durability: small size, durable plastic, uses electricity.
Cost: $29.95
Stack ‘n Nest Birds
Recommended Age: 1 Month - 2 Years
Benefits for development: physical, logical, spatial and interpersonal
How to use/play with: Each of the 4 birds makes it’s own sound and are all stackable.
Types of play: manipulative.
Durability: includes a teether, different types of wings, and unique textures.
Cost: $15.95
The Quack Pack Wood Pull Along Toy
Recommended Age: 1 Year - 3 Years
Benefits for development: physical and intrapersonal.
How to use/play with: A full duck family - a mama duck plus three yellow babies - that
enjoys wading through the water with a pull or a push.
Types of play: active and manipulative.
Durability: painted, jointed wood measures full 20,” and features wheels that are perfect for
indoor and outdoor use.
Cost: $29.95
Sarah Elder
ID # 10103654
Psyc. 3833
Spring 07. Presentation
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Vehicle Magic Sound Blocks
Recommended Age: 2 and up
Benefits for development: physical, logical, spatial and interpersonal.
How to use/play with: encourage children to match the 2 halves of the picture cube together
properly - and when they do, they are rewarded with the matching sound, which allows
children to associate noises with objects.
Types of play: manipulative and quiet
Durability: medium sized plastic blocks.
Cost: $12.95
Victorian Kitchen Furniture Set
Recommended Age: 6 and up
Benefits for development: physical, logical, spatial and intrapersonal
How to use/play with: the ideal set for dollhouse figures to cook amazing meals when
entertaining their guests
Types of play: dramatic and manipulative.
Durability: small wooden and plastic pieces, measures 13.25"x9.25"x4."
Cost: $19.95
Water Symphony Bath Toy
Recommended Age: 18 Months - 4 Years
Benefits for development: physical, logical, spatial, and intrapersonal.
How to use/play with: set of 8 colorful, floating dolphins each play a different note when
tapped on the head, leading to creative composition
Types of play: creative, manipulative, and quiet.
Durability: small durable plastic.
Cost: $19.95
I Never Forget a Face Memory and Matching Game
Recommended Age: 3 and up
Benefits for development: logical, spatial, and interpersonal.
How to use/play with: kids are introduced to children from all over the world - and they can
learn about their countries of origin on the bottom of the box.
Types of play: cooperative.
Durability: extra sturdy laminated board pieces
Cost: $13.95
Jumbo Uppercase Alpha Magnets Set
Recommended Age: 3 and up
Benefits for development: logical, physical, and verbal.
How to use/play with: for young children learning basic spelling skills.
Types of play: manipulative and quiet.
Durability: 42-letter set of multicolored magnetic letters 2.5" tall, that can be stored in the
durable, stackable, clear tub with colored plastic lid.
Cost: $12.95
Sarah Elder
ID # 10103654
Psyc. 3833
Spring 07. Presentation
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Light N Strike Math Game
Recommended Age: 6 and up
Benefits for development: physical, logical, and intrapersonal
How to use/play with: Kids can select from the 4 different functions and 3 levels of difficulty
and when the question flashes on the LED screen, they use the soft mallet to strike the right
answer with the flashing and beeping numbers.
Types of play: manipulative and quiet.
Durability: electronic, made with plastic.
Cost: $29.95
TOYS “R” US TOYSTORE’S TOYS
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Gymini Super Deluxe Light and Music
Recommended Age: 3 - 12 months
Benefits for development: physical and visual
How to use/play with: 10 minutes of classical music as well as nursery tunes combined with
lights and colors when activated by the baby for immediate feedback, with stimulating colors
and patterns as well as sounds.
Types of play: manipulative
Durability: large mirror and 5 hanging toys
Cost: $59.99
Baby Einstein™: Lights & Melodies Discovery Center
Recommended Age: 6 - 24 months
Benefits for development: This toy’s features help develop fine motor skills, encourage
sound recognition, auditory development, cause-and-effect learning, and self-discovery.
Also, can be used through three stages of your baby's development: laying, sitting and
standing.
How to use/play with: you’re baby can play with this toy by batting at hanging toys, pressing
buttons or spinning wheels to activate lights, melodies and sounds
Types of play: manipulative
Durability: durable plastic
Cost: $34.99
Ocean Wonders Aquarium
Recommended Age: 12 - 24 months
Benefits for development: visual and musical
How to use/play with: Swimming fish, gentle bubbles and softly glowing lights join with
calming music and serene aquatic sounds (ocean waves, falling raindrops, babbling brook) to
ease baby into slumber. The starfish spins when baby presses a lever; smiling clam opens up
when roller ball is batted.
Types of play: quiet
Durability: plastic
Cost: $29.99
Sarah Elder
ID # 10103654
Psyc. 3833
Spring 07. Presentation
Step Start Walk n' Ride
 Recommended Age: 9 months - 3 years
 Benefits for development: physical, logical
 How to use/play with: As a sturdy walker, this Step Start Walk 'n Ride toy from Playskool
helps preschoolers learn to stand, take their first steps and walk. It easily converts to a ride-on
scooter with parent’s help.
 Types of play: manipulative and quiet
 Durability: Includes a soft flexible antenna, colorful spinner, clicking gearshift and storage
area under the hood. A wide base provides a stable safe walk or ride.
 Cost: $21.99
Alphabet Pal
 Recommended Age: 12 months - 3 years
 Benefits for development: intrapersonal, visual, and logical
 How to use/play with: Press one of twenty-six legs to learn letter names, sounds and colors or
pull Alphabet Pal across the room to hear the ABC song.
 Types of play: manipulative
 Durability: plastic
 Cost: $19.99
Large Wooden Geometric Shapes Jumbo Knob 8-piece Puzzle
 Recommended Age: 12 months - 4 years
 Benefits for development: logical
 How to use/play with: This puzzle includes nine extra thick pieces. Extra large knobs help
children to easily remove each delightfully illustrated piece. A matching full color illustration
can be found underneath each piece.
 Types of play: quiet
 Durability: large wooden pieces
 Cost: $9.99
Pull Along Thomas
 Recommended Age: 12 months - 3 years
 Benefits for development: physical, intrapersonal
 How to use/play with: Pull the string to hear Thomas chug along and sound his whistle.
 Types of play: active
 Durability: plastic
 Cost: $19.99
Go Diego Go!™: Talking Rescue Radio
 Recommended Age: 2 - 5 years
 Benefits for development: verbal
 How to use/play with: Hear trilingual phrases in animal, Spanish, and English. Press the paw
button to hear animal sounds!
 Types of play: manipulative
 Durability: plastic
 Cost: $9.99
Sarah Elder
ID # 10103654
Psyc. 3833
Spring 07. Presentation
Cozy Coupe II Car
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Recommended Age: 2 - 4 years
Benefits for development: intrapersonal
How to use/play with: kid-powered car
Types of play: manipulative
Durability: features rugged, durable tires, plus an open-and-close gas cap.
Cost: $27.99
Pound A Ball
Recommended Age: 18 months - 4 years
Benefits for development: active, intrapersonal
How to use/play with: hit the 3 Balls, and watch them go through the maze before reaching
the bottom
Types of play: manipulative
Durability: plastic
Cost: $24.99
Butterfly Pavilion
Recommended Age: 4 - 11 years
Benefits for development: learning, visual, interpersonal
How to use/play with: This toy is designed for the child to watch and learn how butterflies
grow.
Types of play: manipulative, quiet
Durability: see-through mesh
Cost: $29.99
Megaland Pop-Up Playset: Play Tents, Tunnels, and Balls
Recommended Age: 3 - 7 years
Benefits for development: interpersonal, visual
How to use/play with: The huts and tunnels connect in several places making a world of
interchangeable fun, and a basketball hoop with 50 balls
Types of play: active
Durability: lightweight, durable nylon
Cost: $49.99
Rockem Sockem Robots Game
Recommended Age: 5 - 10 years
Benefits for development: physical, interpersonal
How to use/play with: Players try to move the robots into position and hammer their
opponent robot until his block comes off.
Types of play: active
Durability: plastic
Cost: $14.99
Sarah Elder
ID # 10103654
Psyc. 3833
Spring 07. Presentation
Sesame Street Medical Kit
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Recommended Age: 2 - 5 years
Benefits for development: visual, interpersonal, manipulative, logical
How to use/play with: Play doctor or nurse with this 12-piece medical set
Types of play: active
Durability: plastic, small pieces
Cost: $9.99
Nitro Notebook
Recommended Age: 5 - 11 years
Benefits for development: learning, visual, logical, intrapersonal
How to use/play with: a child’s own computer with an endless selection of fun games and
activities that help them master reading in two languages. The computer reads aloud stories
to teach phonics and improve fluency. Developing readers learn at their own speed as
Artificial Intelligence technology tracks their performance and adjusts the skill levels as
needed.
Types of play: quiet
Durability: electronic, metal
Cost: $49.99