Assembling puzzles is incredibly fun, but this simple activity also offers your child a range of benefits: it develops hand-eye coordination, perceptiveness, logical thinking and spatial imagination, not to mention expands your child’s knowledge and vocabulary. At Banana Panda, we know that a puzzle is just the starting point for a world of fun. Discover […]
Did you know that even 1-year-olds can begin to assembly puzzles? It’s important that the pieces are made of safe and certified materials and designed for small hands, and that they have beautiful illustrations that engage little learners in play. Puzzles are a great way to develop fine motor skills, perceptiveness, logical thinking, vocabulary and […]
Your child is one year old (sometimes it’s hard to believe how fast it happens) and honing their senses and skills, absorbing new knowledge every day and ready for new adventures under your careful supervision. Let’s take a closer look at what is happening during month 12 to 18 of a toddler’s life! Child development […]
Immediately after birth, a newborn can’t even hold up its own head, but at around one year of age will likely be walking independently. That’s impressive, right? The biggest leap in human motor development takes place between six and twelve months. Let’s take a closer look at what is happening during the second six months […]
What can newborns realistically do beyond eating, crying and lying down? Though the first six months of life is commonly thought of as a passive phase, this couldn’t be farther from the truth! The most intensive period in human development takes place in the first 12 months. Newborns may not be able to walk, hold […]
Grrr, roar! Children love dinosaurs! And rightly so! This exceptionally rich subject and the diversity of prehistoric reptiles can inspire hours of educational fun. Explore Banana Panda’s growing collection of educational toys featuring dinosaurs and get rrready for fun! Dinosaur puzzles for toddlers and preschoolers Observation Puzzle Dinosaurs is a must-have product and the perfect […]
Does STEM sound familiar? If you are a parent or interested in child development, you’ve most likely heard of or will soon come across the concept, which for good reason is becoming more and more popular. And rightly so! Behind the concept are lots of ideas for involving and developmental play that are worth looking […]
Children absorb knowledge about the world around them with all of their senses. And as it happens, they are surrounded by color. Color perception is a very important skill! Even small children want and can learn to distinguish and name colors. The best part is that learning colors can be so much fun! Seeing color […]
At Banana Panda, we know all about the joy of discovery! We serve up age-appropriate knowledge within books, games and puzzles that inspire great fun because we know that this is the most effective and pleasant way to learn. Today, we want to present a topic that is both important to and fascinating for children: […]
A baby’s brain is already developing in the mother’s womb, and this process continues for many years after birth. Scientists have identified several types of memory functions. One is to remember and properly process information that reaches the brain. Good memory will pay off in the future (and not only in school!), so it makes […]
