Journal of the Korea Furniture Society (한국가구학회지)
- Volume 20 Issue 4
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- Pages.262-273
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- 2009
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- 1226-3109(pISSN)
A prospect of woody toy industry for physical, psychological and intellectual development
창의성 증진을 위한 목질계 소재로 만든 완구산업의 전망
- Lee, Won-Hee (Department of Wood Science & Technology Kyungpook National University)
- 이원희 (경북대학교 임산공학과)
- Published : 2009.07.25
Abstract
An investigation was conducted to know a prospect of woody toy in Korea for physical, psychological and intellectual development. It was told that toys that stimulate cognitive development are appropriate for the child's capabilities, responsive to the child's movements, provide feedback when manipulated, and require imagination or fantasy. Toys particularly useful in the development of these abilities include dolls, figures, cuddly toys, puppets, costumes, and construction toys. Therefore, a toy is a wonderful object, indispensable to physical, psychological and intellectual development, both for those who have the capacity to integrate into society and for those who encounter difficulties. If we can replace a plastic toys by a environmental wooden toys, we can contribute to child development that is especially to promote creativity, artistic, problem-solving, language and social skills. In addition, we can support the ability of wood toy manufacturers to market their products in a responsible way and contribute to strengthen the competitiveness of our commodities on international markets.