Busyboard is a unique educational toy for children from six months old. It is a tablet made of wood or other material, on which various decorative elements are fixed. It will be interesting for both a boy and a girl to play with such an amusing childish thing. You can make a toy yourself as a gift to your son, daughter or relative.
All children love educational toys
What is a business board
A business board is a board for children, on which everything that can entertain the baby is attached. Sometimes this beautiful toy is mistakenly called a "billboard for a child", because of the similarity of two English words. The main advantages of this amusing little thing:
- Helps the little one to actively learn about the world and do it constantly;
- Allows parents to keep their baby busy for a long time;
- Improves sensory skills in children;
- Looks beautiful and can become a real decoration of a children's room.
Interesting. For a child, a billboard has recently come into fashion. Before that, developmental rugs were very popular, on which very small children who cannot sit can play. The name of the original toy comes from the English words "busy" and "board". Indeed, this device can keep the baby busy for a long time.
The wooden tablet plays an important role in the development of fine motor skills
Development benefits
It is useful to play with this object because it develops fine motor skills, promotes the rapid development of speech and the improvement of motor skills. This toy is a kind of analogue of an entertainment center or a playroom for children under three years old. Also, the presence of beautiful and bright decorative elements forms an aesthetic feeling in the baby and helps to quickly learn the names of colors and shades.
At what age can you play
The original device is aimed at children aged:
- from 7-8 months to a year;
- 1 year - 1.5 years;
- 2 years old;
- 3-3.5 years.
Then the children develop an interest in other toys.
Safety engineering
In order for the purchase or manufacture of a toy to bring only joy and pleasure, the bodyboard should not have sharp corners and notches so that the baby does not get scratched. Also, the toy should not contain small parts that, if poorly fastened, a small child can tear off and accidentally inhale (swallow). A business board is a rather heavy toy (especially if it is made of natural wood). Therefore, if the device is made in the form of a board, it is necessary to forbid the child to drop it on the floor.
Attention! If your tablet has battery-powered sounding elements, the battery compartment should not just be closed, but screwed in with a Phillips screwdriver. If parents are not sure about the strength of the lid, it is better to purchase a toy without sound effects.
The toy has no age restrictions
Description of the varieties of business boards
The most popular types of "magic boards" are:
- Business board in the form of a square or rectangular brightly colored board;
- A house with a roof, window and door, where the child can climb. These options are good for kindergartens;
- Made from soft materials;
- Others.
Not everyone knows how to make a business board for a child. Therefore, they are in great demand in toy stores. However, the price is rather high. The cost of the device can be several thousand rubles, depending on the "filling". In children's hands, these tablets often break after a few months.
Board
This is the easiest option. Openable windows, lacing and Velcro are placed on the plywood sheet. The size may vary.
In the form of a house
This option is more expensive, but also more interesting. It is a small three-dimensional model of a house or hut. Some of the elements are located outside, and some are inside. The kid can even climb into such a house and play hide and seek, then equip it with new toys.
Soft
A do-it-yourself board for a boy or girl can be completely soft. Such options are good for the smallest - from six months (for those who already confidently sit on their own). The only drawback is that synthetic materials can cause an allergic reaction in babies.
Others
Among other varieties, it should be noted a hexagon cube, on each face of which different elements are attached to develop the process of logical thinking and form a correct picture of the world. Such a cube can open inside like a box.
What can be attached to the business board
Most often, the following is attached to the first children's tablet:
- Various fasteners and latches;
- Ribbons for lacing and tying knots;
- Musical toys;
- Multi-colored clothespins.
Additionally, the board can be decorated with original stickers.
For boys
The simplest business board for a boy can be of any color, the popular shade is blue or blue. A variety of wheels, gears and hooks can be mounted on the board, imitating parts of an automobile or clockwork.
For girls
The business board for girls is no different from the boyish version, except for the color scheme. It can be aged in shades of pink, yellow or orange. You can attach artificial flowers with a luminous or sounding center, images of animals with sound effects, satin ribbons of all colors of the rainbow to the tablet.
The distribution of developing elements along the plane of the board does not depend on the gender of the baby
Step-by-step manufacturing instructions
Making a do-it-yourself business board for a boy or girl is not as difficult as it might seem. It will only take one evening. The oldest child in the family can be involved in this work.
Materials
To make a business board for kids, you can use any materials at hand. Dad can do it himself. For the base, you will need wood or chipboard. Plastic can also be used, but these toys break quickly. The details for the "filling" of the tablet can be any. You can additionally stick bright pictures from children's books onto the base and cover them with colorless varnish. The shape of the tablet should be such that it is convenient to cut it out with a jigsaw.
Stages of work
Any home master probably guesses how to make a business board for a child with his own hands. A do-it-yourself business board for girls is a fairy-tale princess castle or a room for your favorite doll. The boyish version can be made in the form of a car or a boat. First, the wooden base is cut and cleaned, then various parts are attached to it (first large, and then small). You can attach the elements with superglue.
You can additionally sew pockets to the soft version so that the baby can put all sorts of little things there. This type of activity promotes the development of fine motor skills and increases the motivation for independent play activities. Pockets can be fastened with buttons or zippers so that the child's hand is comfortable.
If you decide to make a toy yourself according to step-by-step instructions, it will be a wonderful gift for your baby. The main thing is to place on the tablet as many bright interactive elements as possible in order to stimulate the child's motivation for independent cognitive activity.
