What are the most important criteria for educational toys? 5 to 11yrs?
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They should be textured, colourfull, if books clear printed writing, toys that help create a story for the child IE, dressing up clothes, boxes ect encourage them to play with the toy ask questions like and what are you going to do now and who are you going to see, not are you going to see the queen/ king, as they help encorage creativity. messy toys suck as paint, and gardening things like flower pots.
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i have lots of soft toys and the eldest is about 12 years old.\nstill in good condition cos i put it all in a box and i cleaned it once in a while.\nthere's no way i'm giving away all of them, not even to my kids. each of them tells a story.
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Probably around 10 or 11 years old.
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My son is 11 and this is what we've gotten him so far....a mountain bike (we live in the forest), a really cool robotic spider that shoots darts ($100), a big set of Magnetix with the metal carrying case. Those are the big things, but we're also getting him some Tech Decks (the boys here are into those), some games for his game system, and a couple other things.\n\nI know this has been the most difficult Christmas figuring out what to buy a boy his age. He's too old for young toys and too young for adult things. I hope these ideas help some. Of course, I don't know your son so I can't for certain he'd like these things as well.\n\nHappy gift hunting!
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How old is your child???\n\nI recommend something that will enhance their creativity, I've seen toys like that but I don't know what they're called. Try getting your child to paint or draw, you don't really need expensive toys to enhance his/her intelligence.\n\nYes! reading works! It would be great if your child was around 1 or 2 years old, coz they absorb everything! \n\nI remember as a child being read to, so as I grew up I read more and more, and became faster at it and became good in english.\n\nDon't let your child stay in front of the TV for a long time ^___^
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Something that makes noise and has a lot of little bumbs all over it.\n\nTry those Lamaze Toys.
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Target.com works pretty well for younger kids. For teens skymall.com has awesome gadgets and electronics. Toys 'R' Us and Baby’s 'R' Us. Legos and Knex are some favorites of kids ages 4-10. Toys for outdoors are good. For girls makeup and accessories.
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I agree with the above answer about not forcing a child to learn.  If you want to foster a lifelong love of learning then you have to let a child explore, discover and develop curiousity on their own. Encourage a child to ask questions and then guide them to find answers.  Teach them how ot use a library, the computer and best of all - encourage them to try things, go out into the world an observe things and do hands on research and experimentation.  \n\nI also think children need some structure and repetition, especially when it comes to learning math,  reading and writing skills.  But it does not need to be boring.  You can teach a lot of basic math skills while cooking, shopping and playing with toys.  Reading is always interesting if you encourage a child to pick out books which interst them.
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I have a 2 year old and we go to Noggin.com, playhouse disney and pbskids for Elmo games. For a kindergartener, these should be easy to play games and learing activites. My kid is to young to work the mouse but she does tell me what to do for her.
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ask their friends parents if they have heard anythingabout what your kids want i wouldn't normally give this advice but just incase you have no idea alot of times kids want what their friends are getting or ask their teachers its worth a shot if you are not a parent you could always look for a sight with the results of the most wanted toys for kids at the ages of 12 and8 boy and girl results id suggest asking www.ask.com if there is such a sight in your own words also if you are aparent go ahead and try this then if you see something you like price it just a suggestion
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Leapster products\nChutes and Ladders\nWheels on the Bus\nHi Ho Cherrio\nLittle Golden Books\nWinnie the Pooh\nWhere the Wild things are\nThese were some of our favorites!\n\neBay has a guide of toys seperated by age that has some really good suggestions also
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affection - care - love \n&\nin material gifts, u can try\nsoft balls, moving toys-such as cars, truck, etc.. as the child would 've learned walking just now, they enjoy chasing toys..
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I would start with the basics, counting to 10, recognizing colors and some shapes, etc.  Also how to use crayons and simple things like that.  They will learn the rest.  Also, you may want to make sure the child is okay with sharing, authority figures besides the parents, etc.
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Usually the stuff you have around your house. Your plastic measuring cups, plastic measuring spoons, Tupperware lids and things like that. Nothing sharp though or things he/she can choke on. I sometimes get a plastic basket or Rubbermaid type tote and just put household kitchen type gadgets in it and let them just play with them. They seem to think they are "helping" me by playing with them. It's a nice change from their regular kid toys.
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Well Pankaj, you've missed giving a very imptnt detail in yr questn: the age of yr son; becoz z answer depends much on that. Bt generally, any game which requires brain efforts (like thinking, analysing, deciding etc) are recommendable. For eg: Chess, Scrabble, IQ tests (yes, IQ tests can be used as games!), Mastermind, Reversi, Minesweeper, Hangaroo (quizzes), Question-Answer games between friends/relatives (generally all types of questions). Good Luck to your son!
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try asking him for a wishlist. that should help. one thing a boy would want is probably legos star wars or something.
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skateboard. or soccer ball. or magnifying glass. or telescope. something that encourages physical activity and/or learning.