For me, it was Lego bricks. I suspect many of us share memories of stacking those vibrant blocks to create what, in a child's imagination, resembled an impregnable fortress. Perhaps you, like me, recreated epic scenes from beloved movies, with Lego characters heroically defending against imaginary adversaries.
I cannot recall the fate of that particular fortress or who emerged victorious in those spirited battles, but I remember those playful experiences as some of the best building blocks of my early years.Toys are often a child’s first tools of exploration, the catalysts of imagination, and the foundation upon which the love for lifelong learning is built. They are key in driving cognitive, motor, and even language development during crucial childhood years. Most of us would readily agree, as ongoing research into children's social development continues to shape and enhance our understanding of what constitutes a well-rounded upbringing. And yet, in real life, many of us parents find it hard to put this in practic