TODDLERHOOD/EARLY CHILDHOOD-Toy Store

Visit a toy store and look at the toys through the eyes of a young child. Identify the store that you visited and briefly summarize your experience. Then, identify and explain at least three specific course concepts or principles that are relevant to your experience. For
each concept or principle, explain how your knowledge of this information enhanced your experience. You might consider reflecting on the following questions:

a. Which toys seemed to be the most popular?

b. How do the toys facilitate physical and/or cognitive development?

c. Do the toys appear to facilitate or hinder social interaction/cooperation? Why, in your opinion?

d. Do these toys appear to encourage imaginative play, or do their sounds, lights, colors, and gadgets prevent the need for imagination? Describe some examples.

e. What do you notice in the toy store that you have not thought to consider before?