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EXAM REVSION 2013 World wide transport Educational Toys. transport. toys. toys. What makes an educational toy. It must educate the child either ; Through touch (it might have different tactile qualities) Imagery (colourful recognisable images)
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EXAM REVSION 2013 World wide transport Educational Toys
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What makes an educational toy It must educate the child either; • Through touch (it might have different tactile qualities) • Imagery(colourful recognisable images) • Sound( create recognisable sounds to the images) • Movement( the child has to move and touch with the toy) • Shapes ( create shapes that the child has to engage with almost like a jigsaw)
What toys are suitable? • Play mats- • Sensory cubes • Skittles and ball • Wall hanging • connecting games • Interactive Toys
Play carpets- • Soft toy books • Soft toy ball
What fabrics would be suitable Only natural fabrics, as there are no chemicals or synthetic properties to the fabrics. • Felt – Bonded fabric (using moisture and heat) • Fleece – Bonded fabric • (using moisture and heat) • Wool – knitted fabric • Cotton – woven fabric • Possibly Polyester made from PET (recycled plastic bottle tops)
Components and modern components? Components: • Straps • Velcro • Pockets Modern components: • LED Lights • Conductive threads • Sound devices • Interactive screens