Trains are a good toy for developing muscle coordination (linking the tracks together) and thinking skills, and increasing attention span. Recently Julian made his first circle track all by himself. I took this photo because of the fine four-way intersection he created all by himself. The tracks don't lead anywhere though - they just end. LOL! Well it works! He will busy himself with his trains for the longest time. But I must warn you. Buying these train tracks and trains can become addictive. I never knew what what fun it could be putting train tracks together until now.