Studies dating back as early as 1940 have shown that a child’s IQ can be increased by more than 50 points through the proper stimulation in the first 6 years of life. Your child already has certain natural skills, but you can help further develop those skills through the power of play with the right developmental toys and educational games. You possess the power to help improve your child’s skills such as memory retention, reading skills, motor skills, eye-hand coordination and math skills.

There are a variety of educational toys that are available for children as soon as they are able to grab things. An educational toy can be something as simple as a puppet or matching shapes. These toys prompt the child to think and the colorful pieces that come with these toys make the activity interesting. What can makes these activities even more beneficial is when the parent is involved and takes time to praise the child when he or she is successful.

The most important factor in selecting learning toys for your children is choosing a toy that is appropriate for your child’s age. You should start by determining the child’s current developmental needs, both physically and emotionally. Then, look for the educational toys that are appropriate for your child’s stage of development.

Years ago, toy manufacturers started out by making educational toys that covered everything from preschool through high school. These toys confused some children and did not appeal to most. However, through the years, the top educational toy makers started to make better use of research and technology, and have done quite a good job creating quality educational toys and learning games targeted to a child’s age group and skill level.

The Fushigi Ball is actually a form of art known as contact juggling. In contact juggling, a clear ball or multiple balls are being manipulated. These balls would appear to be they are floating by itself with the techniques used. Many of the tricks does require a bit of practice and experience to master and perform correctly. Some of the tricks and techniques used in contact juggling has actually been around for centuries. However the current day version of contact juggling began in the 1980′s when it had been made famous by a talented juggler named Michael Moschen.

The Fushigi Magic Gravity Ball is an modern version of a contact juggling ball with an improved design. It isn’t just a simple toy since the more advanced tricks does require some practice and skill to get right. However the easier ones can be done by almost anyone with a few tries and watching the tutorials in the included DVD. The design of the Fushigi is unique compared to other contact juggling balls. It is actually two balls built into one. The inner ball is a reflective sphere where the outside layer is a clear acrylic.This design helps improve the illusion of the tricks that are performed with it.

The Fushigi Ball is suggested for those who are 12 or older since younger children may have trouble using one, especially if their hands are too small. The recommended size for beginners is the ball that is 3 inches in diameter. There is a larger 4-inch ball that is heavier available for those those that are already skilled at contact juggling. Whether you are beginner, intermediate or advanced user, it is still important to take care of the Fushigi Ball and avoid having scratches on it. Scratches does not affect the actual usage but it can make some of the illusions performed appear to be less realistic. For minor scratches on the ball, you can fill them with a small amount of nail polish. When not using the Fushigi, it is recommended to place it in the carrying bag.