So when toys are designed, they are done so with a purpose in mind. They are designed to be fun, exciting and entertaining for kids of all ages. But there is a great deal of science behind each toy that helps to make it come alive. From simple things like building blocks to high-tech, moving, talking robots, every toy is created with science in mind.
Science is all around us and is one of the main elements that assist developers of toys as they create toys that are fun and safe for children to play with. Scientists use their knowledge to ensure, for example, engineers and designers create toys without sharp edges or small parts that can pose a choking hazard. This is so important, because it means the children can have fun without being hurt.
Be it a soft and cuddly stuffed animal that has its place in your child’s heart or a set of colorful building blocks that click when placed together — each toy is crafted leveraging science. Toys are designed to be safe for use by children of any age, and toy makers put a lot of effort into quality control. They even use science to make neat effects, like cool sounds and bright lights, to make playing even more fun!
Toy companies such as PPT are using science to keep kids learning about engineering and programming when they play. And that is awesome, when kids discover how things work and learn to program toys, they are not just playing, they are acquiring valuable skills to take far in the future. Kids can learn so much and develop their minds so well by learning through play.
Well, have you ever wondered how your favourite toys worked? Like, an energy field might cause a toy car to move, or the internal mechanics of a robot would cause it to move. The science behind how toys work is some of the most exciting science in the world, and if you can understand why they do what they do, then it may well make playing with those toys even more exciting!
Being an engineer implies, like creating something very meticulously with a purpose. Toy design is relatively close for the same reason as toy design is about developing toys that are safe for kids to play with and play with. We talk about the intersection of engineering and toy design as toy engineering.
One of the best examples is blocks, which help kids develop their hand-eye coordination and learn about space and shapes. Engineering toys, such as K’NEX and LEGO, show kids how things work and how to think through real-world problems. These types of toys help kids engage in critical thinking and express their creative side.
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