Comments on: Wooden Toys Stimulate Local Economies http://www.toy-tma.com/vintage-toys/wooden-toys/wooden-toys-stimulate-local-economies/ gaming, toys, reviews and news Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:43:40 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Jonathan Gathttp://www.toy-tma.com/vintage-toys/wooden-toys/wooden-toys-stimulate-local-economies/comment-page-1/#comment-17997 Jonathan Gat Mon, 30 Mar 2009 18:19:14 +0000 http://www.toy-tma.com/?p=894#comment-17997 Lincoln Logs still come in the classic metal barrel!! Lincoln Logs still come in the classic metal barrel!!

]]> By: Omrihttp://www.toy-tma.com/vintage-toys/wooden-toys/wooden-toys-stimulate-local-economies/comment-page-1/#comment-17394 Omri Sat, 21 Mar 2009 20:59:29 +0000 http://www.toy-tma.com/?p=894#comment-17394 According to Rudolf Steiner theory on educational toys the better toys are those which stimulate the mind and imagination. Buying toys which inspire the mind and do not require the child to follow a tight set of rules will indeed achieve the goal of acquiring new skills while playing.The materials used to make the toys effect the atmosphere of playtime. Children enjoy the smell, the sight, and the texture of toys made from natural materials such as wood and fabric for example.Handcrafted toys also have a spiritual value compared to commercialized toys, they do carry a soul which is reflected to the child. According to Rudolf Steiner theory on educational toys the better toys are those which stimulate the mind and imagination. Buying toys which inspire the mind and do not require the child to follow a tight set of rules will indeed achieve the goal of acquiring new skills while playing.

The materials used to make the toys effect the atmosphere of playtime. Children enjoy the smell, the sight, and the texture of toys made from natural materials such as wood and fabric for example.

Handcrafted toys also have a spiritual value compared to commercialized toys, they do carry a soul which is reflected to the child.

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