Smirnova E.O. Truth and myths about developmental toys

Smirnova E.O. Truth and myths about developmental toys // Preschool Education Today. 2009, Issue 3 - p. 72-77.

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2009, 3

Elena O. Smirnova
Doctor of Psychological Sciences, Professor, Head of Centre "Play and toys" of Moscow City University of Psychology and Education (Moscow, Russia)

Abstract

"Developmental toy" term for a long time has been a part of our everyday life. But what exactly is a developmental toy? How does it differ from the regular ones? The author answers these and other questions, revealing generally accepted myths about developmental toys.