Goodie Two Shoes™ created the goodie box™ not only with
amusement in
mind, but also to provide an 'on-the-spot' environment where
children can be
entertained and learn through play. Even though the main
focus is FUN, the
toys and drawings aid optimal stimulation of different areas
of development
in children. The spotlight falls on a back to basic approach,
where children
learn to occupy themselves with basic toys and craft items.
Children,
especially preschoolers (up to age 7), can benefit from
playing with the
toys and craft items while enhancing the development of
the following skills:
 Fine Motor Skills
Fine motor skills require the movement of small muscles,
usually in
co-ordination with the eyes. The following are examples
of activities that are
included in the goodie box™: manipulation of play dough,
threading and lacing
activities, cutting with scissors, controlling fingers or
clothes pegs to pick up small
objects and stickers.
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