The question is should wooden toddler toys be a significant component of a young child's daily activities? The answer of course is yes, because classic wooden toys for young children make wonderful gifts and leave a lasting impression on them.

Wooden toddler toys play a large role in their world and here are a few reasons why. From a young age they are introduced to toys and have the opportunity to learn new things on a daily basis. Classic toys offer simple designs and construction and encourage creative play, discovery play and of course an environment for learning.

The idea of playing is very new to toddlers and they are very enthusiast about play time. Some of the best products on the market today are ones that encourage their developing mind and entertain them at the same time! It is this interaction of fun and educational play things that creates a wonderful learning environment full of opportunities for exploration and learning new things.

Because toddler boys and girls are so different, there is not a clear-cut choice for parents to make when it comes to buying. Gender specific toys are not always the best choice because girls clearly like to play with trains, cars, balls, play kitchens and so do boys. All boys and girls are unique individuals and each child is very different in their own ways.

Wooden building blocks are timeless classic toys that not only entertain boys and girls but also have great educational value. Wooden building blocks are available in many shapes, sizes, and with or without letters and numbers. They can be painted with colors or made from natural wood such as maple. This toy gives children the opportunity to be creative in the way they use the blocks. From creating towers or stacking as high as they can this toy is enjoyed by boys and girls alike. Children will a feel for the shape and are able to recognize, visualize the different shapes. This skill is known as spatial sense. It also involves looking at shapes in two and three dimensions so children learn to understand the concepts of structures when they build a tower or a castle. The spatial sense just might be a child's first introduction to geometric shapes and since geometry is all around us including playtime it can be an adventure for toddlers as they learn and grow.

Sorting and stacking games are available in geometric shapes by color or size. These are great games because toddlers can mix and match the pieces to create patterns. This game helps develop the geometric recognition (spatial sense), learning to sort by shapes and to count. Another reason these are great toys is that the counting and sorting helps build the foundation for color sequencing and learning to count. Sorting and stacking games develop fine-motor skills. Look for sorting and stacking toys that are made from wood and feature rounded corners, non-toxic paints and smooth edges. Most are made in bright colors such as red, blue, green, yellow and orange.

During the toddler years make sure you purchase play things that get a toddler involved so they learn new things. Play things that encourage creativity are also a lot of fun. With toys like building blocks or shape and sorting objects young children are enthusiasts about of making something new on their own. Thus keep in mind to purchase products that gets them involved and is a lot of fun at the same time