Prompt: Q:  Things like puzzles, board games and pictures can contribute to a child's development. What would you give a child to help him/her develop and why? Give details and examples in your explanation. the most suitable toys for kids

A: During children's development process, they are given a wealth of toys to play with from their parents. Among those toys, I strongly believe that the most effective ones to foster children's growth both mentally and physically are a ball and a picture puzzle. Ċ The first item which proves to be cost-effective for the parents and multifunctional for the kids is a ball. Regardless of the gender difference and the age gap, both boys and girls can gain substantial benefits from this simple toy. Firstly, the kids will be inspired to leave their electrical devices, such as the addictive iPad, aside and become more engaged in physical activities such as running and catching the ball. On top of that, an added benefit of playing with a ball is teamwork because sometimes, it requires a team of 4 to 5 kids cooperating with each other to win the opposite team. Ċ Another educational toy that parents should take into consideration when buying toys for their kids is a puzzle. The original idea of this toy is quite simple - connecting all the small, separate pieces to make a complete picture. However, in order to accomplish this not-so-simple task, the children are forced to use their mental ability at a very young age to distinguish the differences between the pieces, making them more capable of problem-solving in the future. Besides, solving a picture puzzle is proven to be a great activity for a family gathering to strengthen the relationship bonds of all family members. Ċ In conclusion, besides a ball and a picture puzzle mentioned above, it is the parents' decision to choose the most suitable toys for their beloved children with the hope of entertaining and educating them at the same time.