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What are open ended toys?

So what are open-ended toys? Simply put, open-ended toys are ones that can be used in a variety of ways. There is no one set way to play with an open-ended toy. Think of a stick, for example, which can be used as a shovel, a sword, a bat, a flagpole, or a fairy wand. A set of blocks can be used to build a tower for a princess or a busy city full of skyscrapers. Open-ended toys provide more opportunities for children to engage in critical thinking and problem-solving. They foster creativity, imagination, and exploration. “Closed toys” or “toy-directed” toys do the opposite. A light-up monster truck that makes a crushing noise leaves very little to the imagination. Some other practical benefits to open-ended toys is that they hold a child’s attention for longer periods of time (so you may actually be able to cook dinner without a child pulling on your leg) AND they save money in the long run (who doesn’t need a little extra money?!). They typically span multiple age groups and are made of better quality materials, which allows you to buy less AND use them for longer periods of time.