Open Ended Toys

Imaginative play is what childhood is all about! And not only that, it has so many benefits for young children’s development.

An open ended toy is a toy that can be played with in oodles of ways. Think building blocks, dolls, cars and magnatiles. When children begin to engage in play with open ended toys, their imagination takes over and the play can go in any direction. This is different to a busy board or a board game where there is only one correct way to use it. By their nature, open ended toys are versatile and allow children to express their own unique ideas and personality.

Any toy that promotes open ended play leaves children with endless possibilities! Not only do open ended toys encourage children to think outside the square, they allow the opportunity to play in a way that suits them. This in turn promotes longer bouts of individual play. It is in imaginative play that children become lost in their own world of play, leaving you to get on with sorting out a household or working from home.

Creativity and imagination abound when children are encouraged to think flexibly and problem-solve, an attribute that is highly valued in today’s ever-changing world.

One of the major advantages of open ended toys is that there is no one way to play with them. This means that children are not only allowed to express their individuality through play, but they need to learn to make choices. The ability to make choices and follow through with the consequences is a skill that is crucial for a child’s balanced growth and development. This is also an important lead into cooperative play where children need to negotiate the rules and regulations with friends.

Explore Kinder Toys’ extensive range of open ended toys to find the right fit for your child’s imagination.
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