Playing with Trucks is More Than Just Fun
It’s common for kids to become attached to a certain toy, or a specific type of toys. Most of us have probably met at least one kiddo who seems obsessed with vehicles — getting excited to see full-scale vehicles on the street and ride in them, as well as to play extensively with toy models.
As adults, we might wonder whether children would enjoy mixing up their interests more. Many of us have said something along the lines of, “Taylor, you played with the trucks last week. Would you like to try playing with a lion or tiger this week?”
Parents and caretakers may even find themselves worrying that such repetitive play is doing little to help their children learn and grow. But, quite the contrary, playing with vehicles — for this example let’s use trucks — is more than just fun; it’s ph...