Evolution of Childhood Concept: From "Small Adults" to Educational Toys

Concepts concerning kids, kids games and kids education have changed and developed during the years, following changes and developments in our society.

Years ago, children were considered as "small adults", not so much different from adults, and were supposed to act accordingly. Games, of course, were not encouraged.

This perception has changed during the years and childhood is now considered as a qualitatively different period than adulthood. According to this perception, children are supposed to play for their enjoyment, without any worries. This perception has farther developed, childhood is still considered as a period in which the child should be protected and play for his enjoyment, kids games are now expected to have an added value and help the child's development. Educational toys are designed according to this concept, in order to help the child to learn through fun play.

What's So Special About Our Educational Toys?

Educational toys are toys that have two goals: fun play and development of the child's skills. The purpose of the first goal seems quite obvious, kids like to play, therefore all toys, including educational toys, should offer kids fun, otherwise they will not want to play. The second reason is not as clear as the first one for everyone. Some people think that the sole purpose of toys is fun, and do not understand how words like "education" or "development" are connected to toys. The term "educational toys" might be confusing as well, since they see toys as a fun leisure time activity, while education is a strict and institutionalized one.

The uniqueness of the Easy PC's system Educational toys resides in the fact that they were designed to achieve several goals: both to interest and entertain toddlers and kids and to assist them to develop their motor, cognitive, emotional and social skills.

The fun starts with the special keyboard, which is designed especially for toddlers, with large colorful keys that make it attractive for toddlers and young kids. When the child uses the keyboard he enters the magical realm of Comfy land, inhabited by Comfy's lovable characters that interact with the child, play with him, sing songs, celebrates events like birthday party or Christmas and so much more!

With Comfy's Easy PC's Educational toys, education goes hand in hand with fun. A large variety of softwares, each designed for a specific developmental level, assures that the software will fit the exact developmental level of the child and challenge him according to it. This precise fit assures that the child curiosity will be challenged, without frustrating him.

The Easy PC's Educational toys are designed for 1-5 year old kids. at this age, the mind is very flexible and what the toddler is receiving from his surroundings will shape his cognitive skills, social interaction and specific abilities (like the ability to learn new languages). Since this is such a critical period in the toddler's development, every activity with toddlers and young kids should help to develop their skills. The development of their abilities has to be done in a fun way, in order to develop in them the love for the process of acquiring new knowledge and new skills.

The successful combination between fun and education makes the Easy PC's educational toys kids and parents favorite game. Comfy's educational toys are also well respected among professional, as the list of numerous international awards shows.