toy critique
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents………………………………………………………....1
Aim Objectives Rational……………………………………………….....2
Introduction…………………………………………………………….…3
List of criteria…………………………………………………………….3/4
Rating Scale for Lego Bricks……………………………………………..5
Evaluation…………………………………………………………………6
Role of the Adult………………………………………………………….8
Conclusion………………………………………………………………...8
Conclusion to primary research ………………………………………..8/9
Recommendations for changes………………………………………......9
Bibliography……………………………………………………………...10
Appendices……………….……………………………………………...11
Aim
The aim of this assignment is to choose a toy and assess and examine it under various headings using both primary and secondary research.
Objectives
Compile a comprehensive checklist of assessment criteria with which to critique my chosen toy use the checklist to assess my chosen toy. Write up and evaluate my findings. Outline and evaluate the role of the adult in relation to the toy.
Rationale
To have a better understanding of the development and play values of a toy. To see how my chosen toy Lego stands up in relation to play and development values and if there are many changes required to improve it.
Introduction
The toy I have chosen is the Lego Deluxe Brick box for children aged four to seven years, which also includes miniature figures. Lego was first invented in 1947 in Denmark by a man named Ole Kirk Christiansen. The name Lego comes from the Danish word ‘LEgGOdt’ meaning play well. This toy is very popular with all children and is good for free play and can help a child to be creative.
Lego comes under the category of table top area of play, and within this area table top play helps children to “Develop concepts of colour, size and shape. Group match and pair objects, Develop creative ways of using materials. Refine hand, eye coordination and visual discrimination. Learn how to work and co-operative with others
Table of Contents………………………………………………………....1
Aim Objectives Rational……………………………………………….....2
Introduction…………………………………………………………….…3
List of criteria…………………………………………………………….3/4
Rating Scale for Lego Bricks……………………………………………..5
Evaluation…………………………………………………………………6
Role of the Adult………………………………………………………….8
Conclusion………………………………………………………………...8
Conclusion to primary research ………………………………………..8/9
Recommendations for changes………………………………………......9
Bibliography……………………………………………………………...10
Appendices……………….……………………………………………...11
Aim
The aim of this assignment is to choose a toy and assess and examine it under various headings using both primary and secondary research.
Objectives
Compile a comprehensive checklist of assessment criteria with which to critique my chosen toy use the checklist to assess my chosen toy. Write up and evaluate my findings. Outline and evaluate the role of the adult in relation to the toy.
Rationale
To have a better understanding of the development and play values of a toy. To see how my chosen toy Lego stands up in relation to play and development values and if there are many changes required to improve it.
Introduction
The toy I have chosen is the Lego Deluxe Brick box for children aged four to seven years, which also includes miniature figures. Lego was first invented in 1947 in Denmark by a man named Ole Kirk Christiansen. The name Lego comes from the Danish word ‘LEgGOdt’ meaning play well. This toy is very popular with all children and is good for free play and can help a child to be creative.
Lego comes under the category of table top area of play, and within this area table top play helps children to “Develop concepts of colour, size and shape. Group match and pair objects, Develop creative ways of using materials. Refine hand, eye coordination and visual discrimination. Learn how to work and co-operative with others