Hamish.GCSE+elective+project

I will be working in the area of learning. I have chosen this subject as I believe that there is a growing market for educational toys, games and puzzles. If we can get students to do well at school they will appreciate their education and this will help them as we are in a world where academic performance means a lot. In order to stop students from getting bored whilst helping them to learn, parents are turning to learning toys, games and puzzles to give their children support.
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A local toy-shop in the village of Fonsorbes that specializes in wooden toys is struggling to sell their current toys and their market research has shown that their customers have an interest in toys that can help teach children to do basic things such as spelling, counting, learning the time, develop their spatial awareness etc. The market research has also shown that the majority of their customers who enquire about these type games have children in the age range 2-5 years old.
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I have been commissioned by the local toy shop to design an educational toy for children aged 2-5. The toy must be made of wood to match their current range of products and must be visually appealing, safe for this age group and help in some way to teach them something. If the toy is successful it could be made in batches for nursieries and schools.
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