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Geomag Magicube Shapes sets are the perfect toys for encouraging independent play. Designed for children aged between 12 months and 5 years. This broad age range makes it ideal for use with infants right through to school-age children. What makes this product so unique and well-positioned to encourage independent play is its magnetic element to it. For those younger children whose hand-eye coordination is still in the early stages of development, when playing with traditional blocks, they are often reliant on the support of an adult to help to stack and build a tower. The magnetic nature of these blocks means your child can stack these to their heart’s content without fear of them coming tumbling down. This lays the foundations for independent play as the child is less reliant on an adult helper in these types of activities.
Independent play is an important part of a child’s development, and it is a skill that needs to be nurtured and developed over time. Although it is important to engage in play sessions with your child, they will also benefit from having time alone. For example, a child that can play independently is able to embrace their imagination to the full. Without an adult there to guide them, they are reliant on their own mind to create magical adventures and artistic masterpieces. Similarly, without the presence of an adult, a child inadvertently hones their problem-solving skills as they are forced to evaluate and solves the issues that they face independently. This helps to boost self-esteem and confidence in even the shyest of children, leading to positive developments in the areas of social interactions. They are more open to embracing a conversation with their peers and these are skills that they take into adulthood. In this way, the ability to play independently is something that as parents and caregivers, we need to be actively encouraging.
