SineWave
you know, the ones were the kids run and hit the back of the wheel with a stick in order to make it roll
what do you call those?
Answer
They do not really have a name --
but what you are asking was called
"Hoop rolling"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoop_rolling
The hoop and stick are two of the
oldest toys in the world
and have been with us even farther
back then ancient greece...
no one really knows when
it got it's origins
The hoops you see kids playing with
in the movies are mostly hoops that
were used to hold barrels together
{mostly whiskey}
The stick itself was the most
versatile toy ever...
With a child's imagination -
a stick could be anything from
a twirling baton, a mighty sword,
a toy gun, a barker's cane,
a ruler's staff,
or a magic wand
In fact, the cardboard box,
the stick, and a hoop were just
recently commemorated and
given their own special display
in the Hall of Toys hall of fame
just last year ...
**
They do not really have a name --
but what you are asking was called
"Hoop rolling"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hoop_rolling
The hoop and stick are two of the
oldest toys in the world
and have been with us even farther
back then ancient greece...
no one really knows when
it got it's origins
The hoops you see kids playing with
in the movies are mostly hoops that
were used to hold barrels together
{mostly whiskey}
The stick itself was the most
versatile toy ever...
With a child's imagination -
a stick could be anything from
a twirling baton, a mighty sword,
a toy gun, a barker's cane,
a ruler's staff,
or a magic wand
In fact, the cardboard box,
the stick, and a hoop were just
recently commemorated and
given their own special display
in the Hall of Toys hall of fame
just last year ...
**
Do wooden toys make a difference for children's development (Montessori)?
MCi
If so, why and how? I would like some insight from preschool/Montessori teachers or daycare providers. Thanks
Answer
Some toys are better made of wood.
Wooden blocks are best to start with, and for advanced builders. They make good sounds when knocked over by older infants / younger toddlers, and school age kids can build very elaborate towers with them.
The wooden Thomas the trains are the best. Kids prefer them. They are "kid powered" so the kids actively use them, not just watch them go like battery operated ones. They feel solid in their hands.
Wood acts differently from plastic, and feels different. A variety of textures can only help their brains grow.
I have to agree, what type of toy doesn't teach kids something? I do give many toys for specific skills etc. but if they are handling something with their hands, they are learning.
Some toys are better made of wood.
Wooden blocks are best to start with, and for advanced builders. They make good sounds when knocked over by older infants / younger toddlers, and school age kids can build very elaborate towers with them.
The wooden Thomas the trains are the best. Kids prefer them. They are "kid powered" so the kids actively use them, not just watch them go like battery operated ones. They feel solid in their hands.
Wood acts differently from plastic, and feels different. A variety of textures can only help their brains grow.
I have to agree, what type of toy doesn't teach kids something? I do give many toys for specific skills etc. but if they are handling something with their hands, they are learning.
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