There’s something special about watching a child make a choice all on their own.

Give a child several fun options and suddenly, it’s serious business. They look carefully. They compare. They change their mind. Maybe they change it again. And then comes the big moment:

“I want THAT one!”

It might seem like a small decision, but giving children the opportunity to choose their own reward can make the experience much more meaningful.

Choice Gives Kids a Sense of Independence

Children spend a lot of their day following directions. Adults decide when it’s time to get ready, where they’re going, what needs to be done and what comes next.

That’s why even a small opportunity to make their own decision can feel important.

Choosing a reward gives kids a little moment of independence. They get to decide what appeals to them—and there’s no wrong answer.

The Choosing Is Part of the Fun

Sometimes the excitement isn’t just about getting a toy. It’s about choosing which toy.

Will it be something squishy? A colourful ball? A tiny character? A cute animal? Something to collect?

Looking at all the possibilities builds anticipation and turns a simple reward into an experience.

And when children make the choice themselves, that toy becomes their pick—not simply something an adult handed them.

Every Child Likes Something Different

Anyone who spends time around kids knows how quickly their interests can change.

One child might be fascinated by dinosaurs, while another loves animals. Someone else might want a colourful ball, a tiny collectible or something they can show their friends.

Offering a variety of rewards recognizes that kids have different personalities and interests.

More choices mean more opportunities for every child to find something that makes them smile.

Choosing Can Make a Reward Feel More Valuable

A small toy doesn't need to be expensive to feel special.

When children get to look at their options, think about what they want and make the final decision themselves, they've invested something in the experience.

That little bit of anticipation can make the reward feel like a much bigger deal.

It’s not just:

“Here’s a toy.”

It becomes:

“Look what I picked!”

That difference matters.

It Creates Something to Look Forward To

Rewards can also create positive anticipation.

When kids know there’s a fun choice waiting for them at the end of an experience, it gives them something exciting to think about.

And if the selection changes regularly, there’s always the possibility of discovering something new the next time.

What will I choose today? What will there be next time?

That sense of discovery keeps the experience fresh.

Small Choice. Big Smile.

Giving children choices doesn’t have to be complicated.

Sometimes something as simple as letting a child pick their favourite little treasure can provide a moment of independence, excitement and pride.

Because when it comes to rewards, the toy itself is only part of the fun.

The real magic is getting to say, “I choose this one!”

Do we get to choose the toys in our Treasure Tower?
Yes! You will get to choose your dental toys from a wide selection of novelty bulk toys, games, jewelry, and bouncy balls appealing to children between the ages of 3 and 17.  With four or eight different selections, depending on which Treasure Tower you choose, everyone is sure to find something they like.