Social skills toys

What is the Age Range of the Products in the Skill?

Early Learning Centre products that help children develop social skills start from birth and go up to age 4+ however there are products for a wide range of ages in between.

What are the 5 key elements of Social Skills?

What types of products fit within the skill?

There are many products throughout our range that encourage children to develop social skills. With a wide variation of suitable ages and play patterns there are lots of different ways our toys encourage and support growing children.

Board Games

Board games are a fun way to help children develop social skills, providing structured environments board games allow children to learn important interpersonal skills while enjoying themselves. ELC have a variety of different games including Monkey Business. The Monkey Business game can help children practice turn-taking and problem solving as they Take turns to add the cheeky monkeys to the tree, until the tree falls down!

Role Play Toys

Mimicking behaviours through role play toys can help children to understand how different people interact in social settings. The ELC gadget set is a great place to start providing children with realistic keys, phone and remote control allowing them to mimic a variety of everyday social activities. For example, children can use the phone to practice everyday conversations and experiment with different social roles (e.g., being a parent, doctor, or friend).

Dolls

Providing children with dolls can help them to explore emotions, relationships, and social interactions. The Cupcake doll range has a variety of dolls for different age groups. The cupcake doll and stroller include a Lightweight stroller and cute dolly set ready for pretend play. Children use dolls to act out different social roles, such as parents, teachers, or friends. Dolls can also act as a way to help children explore and develop nurturing skills.

How Can Parents Encourage Development Using Specific Toys?

Engagement from parents can play a significant role in children getting the most out of their toys. Remember to keep interaction positive and offer gentle encouragement and praise if your child is finding something difficult.

There are many toys and games by the Early Learning Centre to help you build on your child’s early development. Discover all our Learning Skills to continue their learning journey.