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Great, we’re going to the toy library!
How does a toy library work? What games will Baby find there? Decryption …
Want to introduce new toys to your baby and share a knowing moment with him? How about taking it to the toy library? These cultural structures are real little corners of paradise for the little ones! Early learning or board games, dolls, puzzles, books, toy cars … here, all kinds of toys are offered to children, who can play on site or borrow the game of their choice. On average, registration fees are 20 euros per year. Some municipal toy libraries are also free. However, whatever the establishment, it is necessary to pay an amount ranging from 1,5 to 17 euros depending on the game during each loan, for a period ranging from 15 days to 3 weeks depending on the game libraries. Nearly 1200 structures of this type are spread throughout France, so you will have no trouble finding one near you. To do this, go to the website of the association of French toy libraries.
The toy library: a space for discovery
In each game library, you will find supervisory staff, sometimes even accompanied by specialized educators. If the librarians are there to advise your child on the games likely to interest him according to his age, his desires, his interests and his character, their role is above all to encourage children to go to games they do not know. But in the end, it’s the child who chooses. The main objective is to favor and promote free play. Every child can help himself. A big can play with a game for a small one it does not matter, the main thing is the discovery. We play without pressure, no one is there to assess or judge the children.
In addition, some parents tend to favor a type of toy (early learning, logic, special toy for girls or boys), the toy library allows children to experience other worlds. In addition, you will also find new games there or those of young creators that cannot be found everywhere … In addition, with the approach of Christmas, it is also an excellent way to test certain games to see if they really appeal to your child. Some toy libraries, located in sensitive neighborhoods, also have a social interest. The child has access to games that his parents cannot necessarily afford to buy …
Finally, some establishments offer activities from time to time: musical or bodily expression workshops, reading of stories and tales.
The toy library is also a place to learn to live together, to grow. Your child learns to play with others and to respect the rules of living together. Is he taking a toy? This is good, but you have to put it away once you use it. Does he like a book? That’s one thing, but he’ll have to hand it over to another child after a while. Can’t wait to discover his little neighbor’s stacking rings? He must wait his turn… In short, a real school of life!