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Choosing Toys for Pre-Schoolers

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Preschoolers - that magical age between two and five years old, when the world is full of wonderful mysteries to explore and discover. Children this age are very focused on soaking up as much information as they can, learning how things work and figuring out where they fit it in. Language development grows exponentially, coordination and reflexes become refined, friendships are forged and imaginative play means a whole new set of adventures. This is also the time when shapes, colors, numbers and letters become concrete symbols that help them decipher the world around them.

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This means that many toys designed for this age group typically incorporate learning in a fun way. While it may be tempting to purchase toys secondhand to save money, broken parts can be dangerous - and missing pieces can be frustrating - for youngsters this age. There is also a wide development gap between a two year old and five year old, so make sure you choose toys that are appropriate for the child's age and learning level. Manufacturers today usually list the best age range for each toy.

One of the best tools on the market today for aiding preschooler development is the Leapfrog line of toys and products. The interactive Tag Reading System brings the words and pictures in books to life, instilling a lifelong love of learning in children. The unique reading pen, which can store up to five books at a time, interacts with the Leapfrog story pages to help youngsters build their reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. More than 60 books, games and maps are available, featuring some of the most lovable characters of all time, from Cars and Scooby Doo to the Little Mermaid and Dora the Explorer.

At this age, children are exceptionally fascinated with everything that moves and goes, especially the toots and steam that bellows out of trains. Some of the most popular pint-sized locomotive toy products on the market today are the Disney Chuggington line, Thomas the Train and Dinosaur Train. From books to die cast models, interactive and classic wooden railway tracks to roaring prehistoric creatures, preschoolers will receive hours of amusement from these toys.

As one of the most trusted brands in the toy industry, Fisher Price offers a wide range of safe, quality, age-appropriate products for preschoolers. In addition to its classic wooden toy line, the toy manufacturer also offers a wide array of technologically-advanced products that will prepare child for the big day when they finally get the board the school bus.