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A 3yo doesn't need a "stem" toy. They just need access to safe objects, heavy cardboard or plush books with simple colorful pictures, etc. In short, they just
by blunte 7y ago
A 3yo doesn't need a "stem" toy. They just need access to safe objects, heavy cardboard or plush books with simple colorful pictures, etc.
In short, they just need access to things they can observe and manipulate.
While a parent can to some varying degree influence the attention and interest of the child, there is plenty of doubt as to whether this will result in a better outcome long term or not.
As other people have said, one of the best things you can give your child is your time (and undivided attention).
- jawilson2 7y agoAgreed. At 3, literally EVERYTHING is a STEM toy.
- guywithabike 7y ago> safe objects, heavy cardboard or plush books with simple colorful pictures I'm not sure if you're joking or just don't have any kids yourself, but those are more age-appropriate for a 3-month-old than a 3-year-old. 3-year-olds generally can make art independently, turn paper pages carefully, pretend and role play, draw by holding pens with their fingers, speak 300-500 words in sentences of six or more words, tell stories, climb, ride tricycles (maybe a scooter!), use safety scissors, and so on. 3-year-olds are far beyond the goo goo gaa gaa phase of life. Simple STEM toys (like what OP is looking for) are totally appropriate for most 3-year-olds. Sure, you're not going to explain tensor physics to them but you can certainly build a bridge with Duplo blocks with them and experiment with different ways of making it strong. You can read more about basic development milestones here: https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-3yr.html https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones/milestones-3y...