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Transition Time - Time it takes for a child to “adjust”
Transition Time - Time it takes for a child to “adjust”
Transition time is the time it takes for a child to “adjust” to a new circumstance or situation. Children need transition time between events, tasks, and even normal day-to-day activities... Read more...
Preparedness- Preparing a child mentally for what will happen next.
Preparedness- Preparing a child mentally for what will happen next.
Preparing a child mentally for what’s expected in advance allows them to “prepare” themselves for what is happening now and what will happen next. Children live in the moment. They... Read more...
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...