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Imperativeness of Toy Making for Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Care and Education for Sustainable Development in Nigeria

Duruh Lilian Chinwe

Abstract


This paper examines the Imperativeness of Toy Making for Cognitive Development in Early Childhood Care and Education for sustainable development. Toys are physical items used in play by children. Toys appeal to children of all ages across the globe. The right toys available at the right time can spontaneously guide children to greater heights of accomplishments. Toys enhance cognitive behaviour and stimulate creativity. They aid in the development of physical and mental skills which are necessary in later life. The paper which is theoretical in nature highlighted the characteristic of toys, categories, functions and selection of toy to support the child’s cognitive development. The paper concludes among others; that teachers can easily make toys from inexpensive (no-cost) materials found in their environment, engage children in making their toys and government and Proprietors of schools should adopt professional practices and devote more time to the use of toys as basic instructional materials.

Keywords


Toy making; Cognitive development; Sustainable development

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