Magnets
‘A magnet is a rock or a piece of metal that can pull certain types of metal toward itself. The force of magnets, called magnetism, is a basic force of nature, like electricity and gravity.’ SmartMax toys are designed with a magnet inside of them which will attract or repel one another. As your child plays, they will notice different coloured pieces will draw together and with other pieces, they will not attract but rather push away from each other. This will teach them the ability to join pieces that fit together. They may become frustrated at first as they want everything to attract but they will figure out that they need to try different pieces which will encourage perseverance.
Which skills do magnets teach children?
We are all designed to move. The motor skills that your child will learn are sitting, standing, walking, running, and jumping. Exercising these skills is vitally important. Why is this? Because these skills support cognitive, speech, and sensory growth. When children are playing and moving they are actively busy with triggering their motor skills. They will be spending time sitting in different positions, moving their toys around, and standing to reach high into the sky to bring their toys to life. They will be walking their toys around the lounge, and running up to you to tell you something amazing about their toys. Their imagination will start to develop through imaginative play which means playing without set rules. This playing style will strengthen their independence and problem-solving skills.
The beauty of the magnets
How are SmartMax toys open-ended games? The possibilities are limitless. Let them discover what other magnetic surfaces are all around in your home. Your children’s games can be transformed into new territories like a pot that has a village built on it. There could be a mythical creature escaping from the bedroom door frame created from the blocks. They can let their own creativity live and explore far past the lounge floor. All the magnetic games can be played together, so no problem for your little ones to combine the toys to form new worlds.
Are they safe
The safety of your child is at the top of the list when the toys are created. The magnet is placed inside the toy so there is no chance for the children to ingest the magnet which is of course an especially important characteristic that SmartMax toys states. It is also due to the parts being glued and welded together that makes pulling them apart not possible. Enjoy watching your child grow with their toys.