You can choose among many useful play products for five to eight year olds. Active toys develop large and small muscles. Consider skates, jump ropes, construction and adventure toys. Creative toys develop imagination. Explore musical instruments, varied art supplies, crafts, a dollhouse or train layout.
Educational toys enhance learning in reading, writing, math, science or geography.
Stimulate your child's mental abilities, challenge thinking and problem-solving with a chess set, strategy board game, science project, telescope or hobby. Select toys that will challenge the child to practice skills, expand abilities and have fun independently, Many great choices are available from such companies as Alex, Aristoplay, Briarpatch, Curiosity Kits, Educational Insights, Ertl, Frank Schaffer Publications, Great American Puzzle Company, LEGO, Kenner, Leap Frog, Galoob Toys, Living Books, Manhattan Toy Company, Milton Bradley, Optimum Resources, Playmates, SEGA, Spizzirri Publishing, Tasco and Wild Planet. Create a special place for study and play. Your child needs easy access to the wonderful products you purchase. Find new ways to store playthings so your child can take responsibility for putting things away.