Visit a local toy store to evaluate the selection of toys for the following age groups:
Young infants (birth to 12 months)
Toddlers (1 -2 years)
Preschoolers (3 – 5 years)
Young middle child (6-8)
Older middle child (9-11)
Choose 3 of the most common toys for each age group. In your notes, describe the toys—are they masculine, feminine, or gender-neutral? Are they violent or prosocial? Are they geared toward cognitive, physical, or social development? How many of the toys are based on TV shows or movies; are there more violent toys based on TV/movies than non-violent or prosocial? For masculine and feminine toys, is there a difference in their emphasis (i.e., do masculine toys emphasize violence or competitive play and feminine emphasize prosocial, quiet play). Does the toy encourage active imagination? Are the toys appropriate for the designated ages (consider what you know about age-related cognitive, physical, and social abilities)?
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