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Playroom Guidelines - Guidelines and rules should be established
Playroom Guidelines - Guidelines and rules should be established
Guidelines and rules should be established for the playroom. Anyone who plays in the playroom should be expected to follow them, even adults. There’s much less fighting over toys when... Read more...
The Playroom: Defining and Choosing the Space
The Playroom: Defining and Choosing the Space
If you have the space, choose a dedicated room, that can be “theirs,” where the rules are “different.” In their space, they can dump out toys, drop things, throw things,... Read more...
The Right Types of Toys and Equipment
The Right Types of Toys and Equipment
There are many different options, variations, and types of toys. All toys aren’t created equally. By recognizing and providing the right toys you can facilitate learning just by offering them,... Read more...
Creating Collections
Creating Collections
Establishing collections of toys leads to years of inventive and creative play. With a collection of toys, a child can create his or her world of battles, challenges, rescues, and... Read more...
Structured Toys
Structured Toys
Structured toys have a clear beginning, middle, and end. Structured toys can only be put together one way and are self-correcting. There’s generally a rule or set of rules, and... Read more...
Open-Ended Toys
Open-Ended Toys
Open-ended toys are some of the greatest toys. They have endless possibilities. A child can use his or her imagination to create and experiment. Every time a child uses an... Read more...
The Playroom - Organization and Storage
The Playroom - Organization and Storage
Containers and bins for toys are an integral part of being able to manage the space. Toys that aren’t being used should be out of sight and out of mind!... Read more...
The Playroom - Safety Basics
The Playroom - Safety Basics
Safety is an important consideration. These are simple reminders to have a place where you can leave your baby to crawl or toddler to toddle and explore safely (because they... Read more...
The Playroom - Setting Up the Room
The Playroom - Setting Up the Room
To small children, the world feels very big. This is why we create learning areas and set up play spaces just their size. Everything in a playroom should be able... Read more...
Let Me Be Me Activity & Let’s Be Friends Activity
Let Me Be Me Activity & Let’s Be Friends Activity
Let Me Be Me ActivityWork with Manipulatives Where: Center Activity Table or Writing AreaTools: Three manipulatives (Lego blocks, puzzle, stackable magnets) How: Set out three different manipulatives. If there’s more... Read more...
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Let Me Be Me Let’s Be Friends
SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: Let Me Be Me Let’s Be Friends
Let Me Be Me, Let’s Be Friends is the area of learning that refers to healthy emotional and social development. This area is the heart of a child’s ability to... Read more...
Let’s Use Our HandsActivity & Let’s Move Our Bodies Activity
Let’s Use Our HandsActivity & Let’s Move Our Bodies Activity
Let’s Use Our Hands Activity Bingo Daubers Where: Art Area or Writing AreaTools: Paper pad or sheets, non-toxic bingo daubers (these can be found at general pharmacies such as a... Read more...