Play is fundamental to the development of children. It contributes to skills, such as problem-solving, sharing, and creativity, that a child needs as an adult. As a child ages, their type of play changes. Play becomes more complex, multi-dimensional, and mature. Read more to learn the types of play and what to expect as a parent: Stages of Play as a Child Unoccupied Play (Birth – 3 Months) Unoccupied play

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After a hot summer, fall is finally here! The weather is cooler. The leaves are starting to turn orange. The question is, what fun fall activities are there to do with your kids? At Toys N More, we compiled a list to get your kids away from their screens and outside during the fall. Our fall play list includes a range of activities from arts and crafts to games. The

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Sharing is an important life skill as an adult. However, sharing doesn’t come naturally for most. It is a learned skill starting in childhood. As a parent, you can help your child develop their sharing skills during playtime with friends. During playtime, your child may have a variety of toys, some being the most popular amongst all children. If your child or another in the group has not developed sharing

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Functional play is defined as playing with a toy in it’s designed purpose. For example, drawing with crayons, rolling a ball or dressing up a doll. The benefits of functional play are to help children make logical sense of the world. A child develops problem solving skills by better understanding how the world works and operate together. Functional play is also important for social interactions as children often interact with

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Pretend play, also known as make-believe is when a child pretends to be someone else or an object for fun and entertainment. For example, when your child talks to an imaginary friend or flies like an airplane, they are engaging in pretend play. Pretend play engages your child’s imagination, problem-solving skills, creativity and more. It is essential for the cognitive development in children two to seven. The following are reasons

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