Occupational Therapy on How to pick a toy: Checklist
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The document provides a checklist for selecting toys for children. It notes that play is important for child development and toys are tools for play. The checklist includes criteria like safety, durability, appealing to multiple senses, and encouraging development through activities, problem-solving, movement, interaction and use of both hands. Toys should be age-appropriate and engage the child while also being worth the cost.
Occupational Therapy on How to pick a toy: Checklist
- 1. + How to pick a toy: Checklist for Toy Shopping Content from AOTA How to pick a toy: Checklist for Toy shopping Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 2. + Play is an important occupation for children. Toys are tools of play. Toys can be also used in play to help children develop physically, mentally and socially. Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 3. + Criteria to be considered: Safe and Age appropriate Durable Has multiple ways to play Appeal to several senses Portable Appealing Worth the cost Handling position Involve use of both hands Explorative Encourage activity and movement Encourage thinking or solving problems Promote communication and interaction Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 4. + Is the toy safe and age appropriate? If the age is too young for your child, he or she may get bored quickly. If a toy is too old, he or she might get frustrated and give up. Is the toy washable? If parts or pieces are lost or broken, how much will it cost to replace them? Is the toy durable? Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 5. +C an the toy be played with in more than one way? Toys that offer unlimited possibilities can promote your childs creativity. Multi-colored toys with sounds, lights, different textures, and parts that can move can capture a childs attention. Toys that are easy to carry and store make it possible to play anywhere. Does the toy appeal to several senses? Can the toy be used in more than one place? Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 6. +C an the toy be used in more than one position? Can children play with the toy while sitting, standing, or lying on their tummy or side? Toys that require children to use both hands can help improve coordination. Does the toy involve the use of both hands? Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 7. +Does the toy include parts, buttons, or gears? Toys that include ways for children to use their hands and fingers help build the small muscles and coordination. Toys that include ways for children to use their arms and legs help build the large muscles and coordination. Toys that encourage your child to solve problems and complete steps in certain order also gives you the chance to provide feedback. Does the toy encourage activity and movement? Does the toy encourage thinking or solving problems? Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 8. +Does the toy promote communication and interaction? Toys that encourage dramatic play and imagination help build social skills and allow children to try out new behaviors. Consider the toys color, shape, size and popularity. Is the toy appealing? Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 9. + Is the toy worth the cost? Some of the best toys are items you already have at home that dont cost much. The right toy can help support a childs development and build confidence, all while being fun. Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015
- 10. + Is the toy worth the cost? Some of the best toys are items you already have at home that dont cost much. The right toy can help support a childs development and build confidence, all while being fun. Evelyn S. Octavo - OT Intern 2015