EXAM REVSION 2013

World wide transportEducational Toys

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 suitableOnly 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