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Article: EASY Toy and Game Adaptations.
- Article from:
- The Exceptional Parent
- Article date:
- December 1, 1998
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By implementing a few simple adaptations to their child's playthings, parents can boost their child's self-confidence. Adaptations can help ensure the child's success with toys and motivate him or her to continue to play. Adaptations allow children the independence to make their own choices and to explore and discover. Further, a simple adaptation can change a frustrating play experience into a pleasurable one.
The key to adaptation is creativity. Think about your child, the toys you own, and the materials to which you have access. Put them all together and the sky is the limit! Many off-the-shelf toys and games can be easily adapted by adding new materials, ...