Children's toys from 7 to 8 years.The age of discovery; self as well as world discovery. The children's toys are becoming more sophisticated and by now, more focused.Balls, bats, goals, skipping rope, hula hoop, hop balls: This is the age to introduce semi-formal and formal sports activities. Do not pressurise too much as you want the interest to build not wane or worse, die through pressure: Sport should be fun. Interlocking blocks: Sticker and activity books, paint by numbers: Thinking, detective and treasure hunt games: Cds, cassettes, limited videos: Puzzles above 90 pieces: Early reading and story books: Despite the rise of online internet activities, nothing beats holding paper in your hand and if the content is of high quality, take the time to invest in good books. We still have some from my own childhood in the 1960s! I have recently finished reading Sterling North's 'Rascal the raccoon' to my children; they loved it. Collectables and pocket money items: Train sets and toys: Almost the time to shift between toys and more serious hobbies. Art and craft packs, beads: Bug viewers, magnifiers, telescope, basic science kits: Part of the joy of learning and discerning specific interests. Bicycle: Who doesn’t remember the sense of achievement when you first learned to ride your first bicycle, gears or not? And the sense of power and adventure that went along with that? Advanced construction sets: Should now have a sense of satisfaction at being able to build something more permanent than an interlocking plastic block set. Great for problem solving, initiative and concentration. Sewing kits: Learning to make gifts like purses, bags or dolly clothes. Wooden kits: Once finished these can be painted for a more personal and permanent record. Paper art: There are books and websites on paper planes, paper dolls and origami. Prams, dolls: Dressing up dollies is good for fine hand co-ordinations. Scrapbooking: Great fun to keep track of what has been achieved and make a visually striking record. Aids with design and organising skills too. Spiritual development: Leadership potential and skills will now be beginning to show. Nurture and develop these precious qualities. Although older children, toys that were earlier favourites may remain so. Return home to top 10 parenting tips |
Attention pays in the early days.
Children toys birth to 6 months
From birth to six months there are many things for both parents to enjoy in the bonding experience.
Moving towards one, life has just begun.
Children toys 6 to 12 months Exploration and rapid development take place at this age.
At one and a half I want to laugh.
Peek-a-boo, crawling, walking, unpacking cupboards. This age is full of repetition and jokes.
Now I'm approaching two, I need a clue.
18 months to 2 years. At this age your child will explore anything and everything. Their independence brings with it joy and challenge. Make the most of the time.
Two, three, four...I'm looking for more!
2 to 4 years. Real busybodies who observe and do what they see their parents do. The challenge is there to do it right and keep up!
Now I'm five I want to come alive.
5 to 6 years A real little person now. Boys test their strength against things. Girls are aware of pretty things.
Seven and eight, having fun is great.
7 to 8 years Sport and outings are coming to the fore. Children will begin to participate in group activities.
From nine to twelve, deeper and deeper I delve.
The character and personality are really showing now. Interests, likes and dislikes too.
Now I'm a teen I'm keen to be seen.
Those interesting teenage years have been entered with the rollercoaster unpredictability. As parents our early groundwork will pay off. Despite what your teen may say they need parental love and guidance just as much as at any other age.