| Skills | Toys |
|---|---|
| Toys for Infants | |
| Listening | Rattles, books, music |
| Focusing on objects and swatting | Mobiles, crib and floor activity gyms |
| Grasping, reaching | Nesting blocks |
| Pulling head up | Tummy toys |
| Pressing | Books with sound |
| Holding, hugging | Stuffed toys, dolls |
| Pulling up, balancing | Push toys, pull toys |
| Mouthing | Teethers |
| Sitting | Bath and sand toys, stuffed toys |
| Standing | Push-behind toys |
| Walking | Pull-along toys |
| Blowing | Bubbles |
| Manipulating objects | Shape sorters |
| Toys for Toddlers | |
| Developing fine motor skills | Ball drops, abacus, pop-up books, crayons, modeling dough, finger paints, puppets |
| Engaging in pretend play, Imitation | Tool kit, doctor sets, kitchen sets, dolls, costumes, telephone |
| Developing gross motor skills | Large balls, climbing structures, slides, foam mats, ride-ons, wagons |
| Understanding patters and rhythms | Puzzles, musical instruments, memory and matching games, phonics, alphabet toys |
| Understanding spatial relationships | Remote-control toys, activity playsets, water toys |
| Toys for Preschoolers | |
| Following rules | Age-appropriate board games, sports toys |
| Sharing | Construction toys, activity sets, outdoor climbers |
| Preparing for school | Spelling, math toys, read-along books |
| Toys for School Age kids | |
| Developing concentration | Trivia games, magic sets |
| Strategic Thinking | Challenging board games, brain teasers, science activity kits |
| Promoting educational reinforcement | Math, spelling, history, and geography toys |
| Fostering individual creativity | Craft kits, advanced construction sets, arts, karaoke |
Source: "Toy Tips", 2004
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