Kids toys come in many shapes, sizes, colors, and styles, but despite the diversity toys still have one thing in common: their use by children. A toy is basically any small-scale activity used by kids and can also be used by older kids to pass their time and learn new things. Toys can be made of many different materials such as clay, plastic, paper, wood, and many more. The type of toy you choose depends on the age and interests of your child.
Preschool kids are often given toys that range from simple building blocks, shapes, cars, dolls, etc to educational toys such as pretend play toys, coloring books, puppets, etc. The most popular toys for preschoolers are usually blocks, because they involve basic hand and eye coordination, shape recognition, problem solving, color recognition, texture recognition, motor skill development, creative play, and socialization. Toys can also include toys meant for older children, such as building blocks, cars, puzzles, soft figures, etc. Young children also enjoy playing video games and computer games. For older kids there are also board games, fitness games, musical instruments, educational books, DVDs, computer games, and DVDs.
For preschool and kindergarten kids, the most common toys are dolls, with a few accessories, play houses, interactive dolls, play kitchens, riding toys, and doll houses. You can give your child a toy doll, or a collection of dolls as a gift. When choosing a doll for your kid, it’s best to buy a doll that looks realistic and that will make a good addition to your child’s bedroom. Dolls are also very popular with girls, especially young girls who want to build their collection of dolls to follow their favorite celebrities.