And finally, simple board games and activities like dominoes and memory cards are also fun for preschoolers." With more control over their fine motor skills, art supplies like paints and brushes, markers and other similar items can also be a big hit. Pretend play props, like costumes, a tea set or construction tools encourage role-playing. "If your child already has wooden blocks, consider expanding the set with new block types like turrets, arches and cylinders to spark their building play. " The best gifts at this age include construction toys that allow them to build and problem-solve - think about plastic interlocking blocks, gear toys, domino runs, magnet tiles and other similar choices," Parlakian says.
Tasks that require planning ahead and better motor skills will keep them interested and occupied and help exercise their new abilities and interests. They're also going to begin questioning more about the world around them, explains Rebecca Parlakian, M.A., E.D., a parenting expert from Zero to Three, an organization that focuses on kid development during the early years. Most 4-year-olds are eager to try their hand at problem-solving, or experiment with new tasks that require a greater attention span that will keep them occupied for longer than the usual 15 minutes. The best toys and gifts for kids of this age will nurture this love of learning, no matter what they're into.
When a kid turns 4, it's almost time for kindergarten! Changes are, his mind is already brimming with curiosity.
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