Week 5 Drop Box Assignment: Toy Analysis Paper
Toy Choice #1
Melissa & Doug Learn to Play Piano
Toy Choice #2
Vtech Explore and Write Activity Desk
(Pick one of the toys listed above)
Analysis of Children’s Toy/Game and Influence on Development
The subject toy for this assignment will be assigned to you.
Complete an analysis on a children’s toy or game based on the cognitive development and either the physical or psychosocial development of infants, toddlers, or middle childhood.
Indicate the target age range is for the toy/game. Is it gender specific? Does the manufacturer make any claims
about the toy/game? Provide a description of how the toy/game meets a child’s specific cognitive and either
physical or psychosocial needs. Apply developmental theories to support the information you present.
Lastly, recommend at least one modification to improve the toy/game and explain how this would enhance at
least one of the areas of development (physical, psychosocial, cognitive).
