One children’s toy that is often taken for granted is the board game. Played with a pre-marked space on a table or ground, often using a pre-made board, each board game has specific materials that are needed in order to play. The number of board games existing is almost innumerable, and the theme or objective of each one often varies, but did you know what board games have an ancient history?

The oldest board games were found 3500 BC in both Egyptian and Jiroft civilizations. One Egyptian board game, Senet, which could be the oldest board game in the world was said to have religious significance, and was buried alongside the departed because it was believed to be one of the tools needed in the afterlife. Winners of Senet were said to be blessed by the gods. Despite their religious or superstitious connections, however, these board games seemed to have been used similarly to today’s. They were used for recreational purposes between friends and family members. Read the rest of this entry »

Toys are an integral part of any child’s life. Playing with toys is something that comes so naturally to children, that many times if no toy is available, they will find an object to turn into a toy. It is through toys that children are able to express themselves, create their own realities, begin interacting with other children, practice what they’ve learned, and learn about the world. Because toys can do so much for a child, they have become essential to a child’s development and progress.

A good toy should inspire creativity in your child. One of the most important things a toy can do is to stimulate your child’s imagination skills. If a toy can inspire your child to come up with their own stories, adventures, and dramas then it’s a great toy. Encouraging your child to be creative and imaginative is one way you can sharpen their mental capacities while young. Read the rest of this entry »

The word “toy” is a word without origin. This could be because the concept of a toy is something that is as old as the first mammal. Most young mammals have a habit of looking for objects to amuse themselves or objects to play with. This is the same with human babies. Because of this trait, many people believe that toys are as old as the first civilizations. There is actually proof of this since toys, in fact have been found in archaeological digs or excavation sites of ancient civilizations. Read the rest of this entry »

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