Brain Developing Games For Toddlers

When children are young they are amazingly receptive. Their brains are growing quickly, and so it is important to stimulate them regularly, in order to aid in that growth. During the infant years it is a matter of saying rhymes, clapping hands, and using brightly colored toys. But when the toddler age hits, there are better games you can play.

One great game is Matches. You simply take ten cards and draw a simple picture, such as a colorful flower, on two cards. You do this in pairs until you have all of them covered, and then mix them up. Turn them face down, and allow your child to pick two at a time. If they get a match, they take it, if they don’t, they turn the two over and try again.

This will help their memory to expand, and help their visual recollection skills. It also helps to improve their ability of deduction and reasoning, as they are forced to use logic to figure out where the matches lay. It is a great way to help their brain development, spend time with them, and have fun, and without spending a bundle of cash you don’t have on expensive learning toys.