| You must be relieved that your child is just out of | | | | long as it is safe and secure. Another great |
| toddler-hood. Welcome to the 'pre-teens'! It's a | | | | favorite amongst boys and girls alike is pretend |
| whole new ball game. So get ready to meet its | | | | toys. A kitchen set, a doctor set, a fireman set |
| challenges head on. 'Pre-teens' is a time when | | | | and a cowboy set will help your pre-teen step |
| your child wants to know more about the world | | | | into the shoes of the person they wish to |
| around. At this stage in life, education gains | | | | emulate. The great part is that, these pretend |
| paramount importance and competition is rife. | | | | toys actually pave the way for future learning. |
| Though you may not want to accept it, your child | | | | They introduce the child to various professions |
| is growing up. His/her needs are changing. You | | | | and children get interested in doing things |
| would need to recognize and keep up with what | | | | themselves. This is perfect preparation for the |
| the child requires at this stage. Handing your | | | | future. Dolls and action figures are also suitable for |
| pre-teen a baby toy would just embarrass him. If | | | | pre-teens however, it is advisable that action |
| baby toys provided the first few building blocks of | | | | figures are not too violent and do not sport guns. |
| your child's education curve, than pre-teen | | | | If this is the case, then it's best that you steer |
| educational toys will take it a step further. | | | | away from them! Try a board game. Your |
| Educational toys play an important role at this | | | | pre-teen is sure to love the excitement that it will |
| stage. It helps in the overall development of your | | | | provide. Board games are a type of educational |
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| capabilities. You child is starting to become a little | | | | from getting your child to think logically, it can be |
| adult with a very unique personality. Thus, while | | | | fun for the entire family. Board games wake up |
| buying toys for this age-group, channel your focus | | | | the social sensibilities of the pre-teens as they |
| on their exact requirements. Most kids of this age | | | | make for playing in a group. Puzzles are another |
| love the outdoor or any physical activity. It's true. | | | | way that you're pre-teen can tax those budding |
| Get them to get moving with toys that promote | | | | grey cells. As can be seen, the list of perfect |
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| all that built in energy but it with help them | | | | great thing about this age is that you can ask |
| physically gain more stamina and spirit. Physical | | | | your child what he or she is interested in. Get |
| games also encourage team spirit and you can | | | | them to be a part of the buying process so you |
| introduce your child to fair-play. Pre-teen bikes, | | | | won't go too wrong. |
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| rocking horse can provide ample entertainment as | | | | ages 0-10 years old. |