Blog

Last but not least in this series are Open-Ended Toys. I find these are what most people think of when they think of, but of course open-ended *toys* don't have to be toys at all! Your own kitchen utensils, a tub of conkers, 

Close-ended toys are some of the earliest structured learning toys a learner will encounter. They have a small set of repetitive responses, like putting pieces in or on, requiring some early hand-eye coordination or visual-spatial skills.

Of all the toys, these need the least explanation - movement toys require and encourage big movements. Think swings, slides and climbing frames - anything you might see in your local park or soft play center.

From traditional wooden puzzles to neon-coloured, bum-shaking llamas, there are literally millions of toys to choose from. Finding the right one for your child's needs doesn't have to be a lottery,