NAME : Agnieszka Anna Surazynska

TUTOR NAME: Monica Boyle-Perry

PPS NUMBER: 1378183PA

MODULE NAME: Early Childhood Education & Play

MODULE CODE: 5N1773

TITLE: Toy Critique

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Table of Contents……………………………………………………………2 Introduction: Aim, Objectives, Rational…………………………………….3 Comprehensive list of Criteria for Assessing a Toy………………………...5 Safety………………………………………………………………………...9 Play Value…………………………………………………………………...9 Ease of Storage……………………………………………………………..10 Value for Money……………………………………………………………10 Long-Term Value…………………………………………………………...10 Evaluation…………………………………………………………………...11 Detailed Assessment of the role of the
| v | | Are there any detachable small parts, which could lodge ears, nose or throat? | v | | Are any hazards well labelled? | v | | Is it safe for the age group for which it is intended? | v | | Are the materials used lightweight so that a child will not be injured if he/she tries to pick it up or if it is dropped on another child? | v | | Does it have sharp edges? | | v | Is the instruction leaflet easily understood by a child? | v | | Is it likely to trap fingers? | | v | Are the materials used non-toxic? | v | | Is the material flame resistant? | | v | Is it washable? | v | | Is it stable? | v | | Are the safety instructions clear and precise? | v | | SUITABILITY FOR TARGET AGE GROUP | YES | NO | Is it age-appropriate for target group regarding safety? | v | | Is it age-appropriate for target group regarding child ability to play with the toy? | v | | Is it age appropriate for target group regarding play value? | v | | Is it appealing and interesting for a child in a target group? | v | | Is it age-appropriate for a target group regarding child’s physical capabilities? | v | | Is it age-appropriate regarding child’s mental development? | v | | Is it age appropriate for a target group regarding child’s social development? | v | | Does it require supervision?