Since young children have little concept of money and status, the value of a toy lies less in its price-tag than in its potential fun factor - in the pleasure of enjoying what it is, or discovering what it can be. We are constantly hearing stories about parents who have bought expensive, motorized or electronic toys for their children, and have been amazed to see them ignore their gift, and instead, play for hours with the box it came in. There are also a number of studies showing that hi-tech toys do not have a greater educational value than traditional approaches to learning and play. The educational benefits of play are linked to stimulating imagination, and sparking creativity. And to help your child’s grow, Scümpa™ brings to you fun, step-by-step ideas for inexpensive projects or free “toys” for your 3-8 year olds that you can easily make from every day objects found around your own home.
Read an article about the educational value of high-tech vs. traditional toys.
