EXAM REVSION 2013 World wide transport Educational Toys
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EXAM REVSION 2013
World wide transportEducational Toys
What makes an educational toy
It must educate the child either;
• Through touch (it might have different tactile qualities)• Imagery(colourful recognisable images)
• Sound( create recognisable sounds to the images)• Movement( the child has to move and touch with the toy)
• Shapes ( create shapes that the child has to engage with almost like a jigsaw)
What toys are suitable?
• Play mats-
• Sensory cubes
• Skittles and ball
• Wall hanging
• connecting games
• Interactive Toys
• Play carpets-
• Soft toy books
• Soft toy ball
What fabrics would be suitableOnly natural fabrics, as there are no chemicals or synthetic properties to the fabrics.
• Felt – Bonded fabric(using moisture and heat)
• Fleece – Bonded fabric• (using moisture and heat)
• Wool – knitted fabric
• Cotton – woven fabric
• Possibly Polyester made from PET (recycled plastic bottle tops)
Components and modern components?
Components:• Straps• Velcro• Pockets
Modern components:• LED Lights
• Conductive threads• Sound devices
• Interactive screens