k2d108 most effective types of activities: open ended

[tinajpatterson]

what are the most effective types of activities , toys , equipment and experiances for helping children learn

I have had a go at this but think I am still missing something please help

thanks T

[Possum]

I like open ended activities that children can explore and discover. Things like scarves and pieces of fabric and crates and planks and stuff like that. Children can use them however they like, and they can be different things every day. A mass produced car mat might look nice, but give children a big piece of card and some crayons and they can design their own - and then do it differently tomorrow. Some people prefer toys made only out of natural materials and others like only plastics. I like a mix of each; I like Duplo because there are more opportunities for success (the bricks click together) and I like plain wooden bricks because they can be simpler to stack.
Open-ended experiences generally are better because they encourage children to learn and want to question more

[tinajpatterson]

Thanks that has helped I had made a list and explained but was missing that last bit of information which you have helped with.

Thanks T

[Possum]

Pleased to be able to help