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Trains. They do it all. They move things. They cross nations. They pull and push and transport mountains of cargo, and they’ve played a huge role in shaping the modern world. It’s no wonder so many children are so obsessed with trains and train sets!
It’s all about adventure and imagination, in a controlled and safe environment of course, but also letting loose and screaming “choo-choo” to scare the neighbourhood cat. Children of all ages will love exploring the world around them with their own train sets.
The most popular ones tend to be trains and train sets designed for smaller children and toddlers as they’re relatively easy to operate, they’re durable, and they last the test of time. But there’s also a huge market for collectible and hobbyist train sets for older children and adults.
This is probably because trains are such a universal toy with wide appeal, and parents are always looking for fun and engaging ways to keep their children occupied without resorting to screen time or technology. With modern train sets like the VTech Push & Ride Alphabet Train, children can get the best of both worlds, a fun and engaging classic toy, packed with education and technology.
Why Do Kids Like Trains?
From a young age, children crave adventure and excitement. They want to see the world, but they’re unable to do it on their own, so they’ll live through their toys. A great way to do so, without overwhelming them is with trains and train sets. Train sets encourage children to use their imagination while also providing a safe and fun environment that can also be educational for toddlers.
Toy train sets for toddlers and smaller children can also help with developing gross motor skills such as rolling, pushing, and pulling toy trains or cars. It helps them learn how to manipulate objects using their fingers and hands, which can improve their hand-eye coordination and overall dexterity.
Some examples of great train sets that can help with these skills include the Brio Wooden Train Vehicle Car Transporter, an easy-to-use toy that encourages hand-eye coordination and imaginative play. The Brio Wooden Train Vehicle Safari Train 3 Pieces is perfect for introducing toddlers to new animals, places, and things they may not have seen before.
These fun new things to play with can encourage further play as children will want to learn more about them, asking parents for more information. That’s one of the reasons why educational toys like these ones exist, because they help parents introduce their children to new things without overwhelming them.
Are Toy Trains Good For Children?
Toy trains are great for children of all ages, and they help with encouraging hand-eye coordination while also developing problem-solving skills. When playing with train sets that require children to manipulate several different components, connect the right pieces, or fit things together, children have to think about how pieces move around, how they fit together, and the best way to get them from point A to B. This basic introduction to problem-solving can help shape children from the get-go.
It isn’t just trains themselves that can help as track pieces like the Brio Wooden Train Track Magnetic Action Crossing also help children learn about how things fit together and the right way to connect pieces.
However, that isn’t all, as many children also play trains with their friends or siblings, encouraging socialisation at an early age, getting them used to sharing, collaborating, and working together to accomplish a shared goal of fun! Children sometimes play with other children, but sometimes they play with parents or other family members too. With trains being such an interactive toy, they help foster stronger relationships, by encouraging parents and their children to spend more quality time together.
Finally, and perhaps most importantly, trains are fun. That’s probably the biggest reason why parents, hobbyists, and collectors love trains and train sets, because everyone can have fun! Whether it’s through high technology or modern components or just traditional wooden train tracks, there’s something for everyone.
And it’s absolutely worth a try!