You can begin to transition to preschoolers because many toys and books are good for both toddlers and preschoolers. Be sure to support your paper with what the literature states is appropriate for each domain of development: physical, cognitive, social and emotional. APA format for Psychology majors and MLA is acceptable for other majors.

The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) has a list of recommendations for developmentally appropriate equipment and toys for infants and toddlers. These include toys that are safe, washable, and too large for infants to swallow and toys for the physical, cognitive, social and emotional development from infancy to early childhood (preschoolers). Professionals responsible for setting the standards for preschool educators state that toys should not be sharp, tiny, or have chipped paint and they should be responsive to children's actions (e.g., balls, blocks, squeaky toys). They also state that toys should be located on low, open shelves for easy access by the child (Bredekamp, 1997; Bredekamp, 2011; Gonzalez-Mena, 2007). Research - You are responsible for purchasing indoor toys for the infant and toddler room at a child-care center. You are also responsible for finding educational toys for the children attending preschool at the center. Create a list of developmentally appropriate toys that should be included in both rooms and explain how these toys address the three domains of development for infants, toddler and preschoolers. What kinds of toys should not be included? Why? Present support for your recommendations using the literature related to appropriate toys for early development and our textbook. See for yourself - You may walk through a local department or toy store with your list of toys. Based on your findings during the research of children's toys, what are the characteristics of safe and educational toys? How safe and appropriate are the toys currently on the market? How do the toys you found promote the physical, cognitive and/or emotional and social development of young children? Based on the toys you found during your "See for yourself" portion of the assignment, what toys would be considered unsafe or inappropriate for infants and toddlers? What toys would be considered unsafe or inappropriate for preschoolers?