Do Toys Matter?

The reason we should take toys seriously is because children take them seriously — particularly the youngest children. They explore their toys in every possible way and continue doing so until their ambition for a full understanding is satisfied.

The consequence of this search for understanding isn’t just satisfying curiosity. More important than that is the creation of new skills that come alive during play.

Responsive parents and responsive play materials are major influences on the IQs of preschool children.