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 each other. Parents or caretakers should encourage functional play into a child’s routine.
Functional play is often a child’s first play. After they learn how objects and the world around them works, they are more likely to move onto imaginative play.
Popular Toys for Functional Play
- Sporting equipment
- Dolls and doll houses
- Crayons, Colored Pencils, and other art supplies
- Puzzles
- Legos
- Trucks and trains
- Books
Toys N More is a toy store in Reno, Nevada that provides toys for functional play. Visit us today for a toy that supports your child’s development.