Toys For Gross Development
Educational Toys Are Fun and Improve Gross Motor Development
Educational toys are fun. They are meant not only to be fun, but to assist in childhood development in order to improve skills such as gross and fine motor skills, speech, visual, social development, among others.
From infancy to adulthood, children with special needs are able to improve their gross motor skills while having fun with toys.
Gross motor development involves the large muscles of the body that enable such functions as jumping, reaching, walking, kicking, sitting upright, lifting, and throwing a ball. The skills require development of muscle tone and strength.
Here are some of the best and favorite toys for gross motor development from 9 months of age and up.
Educational toys are fun. They are meant not only to be fun, but to assist in childhood development in order to improve skills such as gross and fine motor skills, speech, visual, social development, among others.
From infancy to adulthood, children with special needs are able to improve their gross motor skills while having fun with toys.
Gross motor development involves the large muscles of the body that enable such functions as jumping, reaching, walking, kicking, sitting upright, lifting, and throwing a ball. The skills require development of muscle tone and strength.
Here are some of the best and favorite toys for gross motor development from 9 months of age and up.
9 months to 3 years old
VTech Sit-to-Stand Learning Walker
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Before baby starts to walk, many will crawl. But often, they are pushing toys first. Whether pushing, pulling, crawling, or walking, toys like the VTech Sit-To-Stand offers more than one activity that helps fine as well as gross motor skills.
If your toddler is not standing yet, there are plenty of activities, musical sounds, lights, spinners, that will keep them busy until they are ready to start standing and taking that first step. |
 
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Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride
The Playskool Step Start Walk 'n Ride starts out as a walker then converts to a ride to with various play activities. There is a locking mechanism that only be activated by parents, caregiver only. Great deal at Toys R Us |
 
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6 months to 3 years
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One-Year-Old and Up
 
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The one-year-old may or may not be walking yet, but usually they are standing or walking while holding onto furniture or someones hand. Regardless, they still like sounds, lights, buttons to push, etc.
This Melissa & Doug Rattle Rumble Push Toy is made of wood and has cylinders with toys inside that make a rattle noise. |
 
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The Melissa & Doug Chomp & Clack Alligator Push Toy also offers stability as the child stands and walks long pushing this toy. It makes a clacking sound when pushed, along with wheels with fish. Made out of wood with a swamp scene.
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Play Tunnels
Play tunnels are enjoyed by kids of all ages, at various stages of development. In order to crawl through the play tunnels, they need to use their arms, as well as legs and maybe even feet to push themselves threw.
The 6-feet Play Tunnel Toy Tent can be used indoors as well as outdoors. When not in use, fold it up, and simply store it away easily.
Ages: 12 months and up
The Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Tunnel is for ages 3-7. Use indoors and outdoors. Easily stored away when not in use.
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The 6-feet Play Tunnel Toy Tent can be used indoors as well as outdoors. When not in use, fold it up, and simply store it away easily.
Ages: 12 months and up
The Melissa & Doug Sunny Patch Happy Giddy Tunnel is for ages 3-7. Use indoors and outdoors. Easily stored away when not in use.
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Pretend Developmental Toys
These toys are for various ages. Children, even at young ages love to pretend, emulate mom and dad, even help them. These toys are also good for gross motor skills as they require use of upper, lower limbs, walking, balance, and co-ordination skills.
Step2 Little Helper's Shopping Cart Large wheels. Cart is solid, so tiny treasures can’ fall out in path of your child.
Ages 2-6
Ages 2-6
Toy Dyson Ball Vacuum
Looks and sounds like a real Dyson vacuum. It even has enough suction where it will pick up tiny items like small pieces of paper.
 
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Push Broom
Your little one can learn hand control, work those arms and legs while being the little helper. |
RIDING TOYS
 
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Kids of all ages love riding toys. Not only do they get to exercise their legs, but they also work on fine motor skills as well. One of the toys is balance trikes and bikes that even your toddlers can enjoy, and learn how to ride a bike, rather than how not to ride a bike.
The Plasma Car Great for gross motor skills development No pedals, gears, or batteries require. Age: 3 years and up
Comes in a variety of colors. |