At PlanToys, our focus on child development, safety, and environmental care guides our toy design process. Working closely with child specialists, we prioritize four key areas of development:
- Physical Development: Engage in activities that promote motor skills such as balancing, coordination, agility, fostering hand-eye coordination and physical dexterity.
- Intellectual Development: Encouraging hands-on exploration and inquiry, children develop observation skills, critical thinking abilities, and problem-solving techniques, nurturing memory retention and cognitive capacities.
- Social Development: Fosters collaboration and emotional intelligence. Children learn to navigate social interactions, identify and express emotions, and establish positive and meaningful relationships with others.
- Emotional Development: Learn to recognize, understand, and manage their feelings effectively, cultivating emotional resilience and well-being.
We integrate these developmental principles with educational philosophies such as Froebel, Montessori, Multiple Intelligences, and Waldorf:
- Froebel
Froebel's approach emphasizes play-based learning and hands-on activities to nurture creativity and cognitive development in early childhood.
Child Development:
Spatial Awareness: Activities inspired by geometric shapes foster spatial understanding and perception.
Mathematical Thinking: Engaging in activities involving shapes, sizes, and colors lays the foundation for basic mathematical concepts.
Creativity: Open-ended play encourages imagination and creative thinking, fostering skills like storytelling and problem-solving.
Examples of Froebel-inspired Toys: Fraction Blocks, Fraction Cubes, 50 Unit Blocks
- Montessori
Montessori education emphasizes child-led learning and independence, fostering self-discipline, critical thinking, and practical life skills through hands-on exploration and specially designed materials.
Child Development:
Mathematical Thinking: Engaging in activities aids in basic mathematical understanding, including counting, comparing, and spatial awareness.
Sensory Exploration: Montessori-inspired activities engage multiple senses, enhancing sensory perception.
Life Skills: Practical activities promote skills such as environmental care, self-care, and movement control.
Examples of Montessori-inspired Toys: Colored Counting Blocks, Tie-up Shoe, Gardening Set, Beehives, Stacking Tree, Cone Sorting
- Multiple Intelligences
This theory recognizes diverse talents and abilities, catering to individual learning styles through activities that engage linguistic, logical-mathematical, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, musical, interpersonal, intrapersonal, and naturalistic intelligences.
Child Development:
Diverse Learning Styles: Catering to various intelligences allows children to learn in ways that suit their strengths.
Creativity: Activities that encompass various intelligences encourage creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Personalized Learning: Tailoring learning experiences to individual strengths helps children develop confidence and competence in various aspects of child development.
Examples of Multiple Intelligences-inspired Toys: Musical Set, Animal Puzzle Game, Storytelling Dice, Doctor Set, 100 Counting Cubes
- Waldorf
Waldorf education integrates arts, academics, and practical skills to promote holistic development, creativity, and emotional intelligence, aiming to cultivate socially responsible individuals with a strong bond with nature.
Child Development:
Holistic Development: Toys made from natural materials promote physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development in children.
Imagination: Encouraging imaginative play stimulates creativity and allows children to freely express themselves.
Connection with Nature: Nature-based toys nurture a sense of wonder and appreciation for the environment, fostering environmental awareness and empathy.
Examples of Waldorf-inspired Toys: 50 Unit Blocks, 100 Counting Cubes, Geo Stacking Rock
By blending these educational philosophies, we craft toys that offer holistic learning experiences, nurturing children's physical, emotional, social, and intellectual development.
Feel free to find your favorite in our shop!