Instruction
For the first part, 15 guidelines (or characteristics) of appropriate toys should be discussed. Only about 3 were evident. For the second part of the assignment, one single age group must be selected, either 6-12 months, 1-3 years, or 3-5 years. All 3 toys chosen MUST be appropriate for the entire age group chosen, not different toys for different age groups. Once toys are chosen, each toy should have 8 paragraphs associated with it – the first should be a detailed description of what the toy is, then the other seven should answer the following questions (found in the study guide):
1. Why is this toy developmentally appropriate for a child in this age group?
2. Why is this toy educational? What can children learn by playing with this toy?
3. Why is this toy appealing to a child in this age group?
4. Would a parent select this toy? Why or why not?
5. Would you select this toy to use with a child in this age group? Why or why not?
6. Is the toy safe for young children? Why or why not?
7. What hazards could you anticipate with this toy? How can you prevent the hazard from happening?
The entire assignment should contain in-text citations, and a Reference Page, so it is evident where all of this great information came from.