DEVELOPMENT THROUGH PLAY

Ask any early childhood educator and they will tell you about the wonderful benefits of play on a child’s development. In fact, play is so important to a child’s development that it is actually recognized as a human right by the United Nations.

With so many toys out there for children, it can often become overwhelming for parents to decide what is worth investing in – and let’s be honest, no parent wants to buy toys only to watch them sit on the shelf or in a basket day in, day out. Enter, openended toys.

Open-ended toys don’t just serve just one need or one-way to play, but can be used in so many ways and across such a vast range age brackets and abilities, that the play continually evolves and as children grow and develop, so too does the toy.

Connetix Tiles are a high-quality, openended toy designed to foster creativity and spark imaginations. These uniquely bevelled magnetic tiles promote STEAM learning, encourage social-emotional development, motor skills, plus so much more.

Founded by family friends, Brea and Dave, Connetix Tiles is an Australian company established in 2019 by two families who value the power of high-quality openended toys.

Brea is an accomplished master’s qualified educator and mother of three who is passionate about learning through play. Dave is a highly experienced entrepreneur with a background working in mechanical design and manufacturing and shipping.

Together, Brea and Dave have combined their passion and skills to launch Connetix Tiles, a signature brand of magnetic tiles that are strong and safe, while offering clearer refractions. Made using non-toxic, ABS plastic that is BPA and Phthalate free, Connetix also include ultrasonic welding and rivets for extra safety to make magnetic tile play safer for little hands.

Below are some ways that Connetix open-ended tiles that will benefit children’s development, through PLAY!

Creativity & Imagination

Nurture creativity and imagination with Connetix. As a high-quality, open-ended toy, Connetix can be used in a different way each time children play! Not only is creativity important for many jobs of the future, but creative play also allow children to express themselves and work through different feelings and emotions. Watch as they build complex 2D and 3D designs inspired by their imagination, from houses and castles, to rockets and ball runs, the possibilities are endless!

STEAM Learning

Simply by playing with Connetix Tiles, children explore a wide range of STEAM disciplines and skills, often in an integrated way that encourages a deeper understanding of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) and the connection between them.

Watch as children navigate notions of magnetism, shape, colour, counting, patterns & symmetry, weight, stability and balance, plus so much more.

Problem solving & Perseverance

Learning to solve problems is a tricky skill for a child and one that takes time and practice to develop. While playing with Connetix, children can explore the most effective way to navigate building structures either alone or with friends and family. While learning to problem-solve, children will naturally encounter setbacks, and the crucial skill of perseverance begins to develop. What better way to work on perseverance than to continue building, creating, working together…and not only that, to have a tower that you have been building fall down! “Ok, now let’s try again!”

Planning and engineering

For children, deciding what to build and how to do it often involves an element of planning and engineering, particularly for tricky structures like bridges or ball runs. These skills are particularly prevalent when they are working with others and combining ideas.

Gross & Fine Motor Skills

Playing with Connetix can help children build fine and gross motor skills along with hand-eye coordination as they pick up, grasp and manipulate objects to build what they desire.

Language skills

Play is a wonderful way for children to develop and practice their language skills. Through play children can not only explore their own speech but also listen to that of their peers and carers, taking in speech sounds, new vocabulary and appropriate ways to communicate.

Concentration and Self-esteem

Developing the ability to focus and concentrate on a task does not come easily for all children. Building with Connetix is a fun way to practice and strengthen this skill. Concentration allows children to focus on the task before them. In completing the task, children feel a sense of pride and accomplishment which in turn improves their self-esteem.

Connetix Tiles are a wonderful openended toy designed to help support children’s learning and development in a fun, engaging way!

Discover more about what you can do with Connetix by visiting www.connetixtiles.com or heading to Instagram to view the amazing community inspired by Connetix at @connetix_tiles #connetixtiles