This paper compares traditional and modern games and toys,which is of great significance for under-standing the development process of games and toys and using toys to do a good job in early childhood education.Traditional games and toys reflect lifestyle,values,and technological level of the past era,while modern games and toys are more influenced by contemporary society,reflecting the development of science and technology and the change of people's interest.By comparing traditional games and toys with modern games and toys,the status of games and toys in social culture and their influence on people's lives can be deeply understood,which can provide useful enlightenment for better use of games and toys in parenting work.