Lie on the floor. Yes, down there. Do it now. Lie down on your tummy. All the way down, with your chin on the ground. What does the world look like from there? Now take a toy – a plastic figure or a car. Move it around in front of you. It feels like you’re […]
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Have you ever felt overwhelmed by toy clutter in your home? Ever felt exasperated that your child never seems to play with any of their toys? It doesn’t have to be like this! Through simple toy rotation, you can reduce clutter and increase your child’s creativity and focus. Read on to find out how: Contents:
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Open-ended play is brilliant. It encourages experimentation and perseverance and keeps your children busy for hours, buying you the time to have five minutes’ rest and a nice cup of tea. In this guide we’ll look at how you can get more of it in your life. What is open-ended play? As a child, do you
What is a schema? Schema play is how our children learn to make sense of the world. A schema (also known as a play schema) is like a set of instructions. As adults we use them all the time, and we don’t really notice we’re doing it. Switch on a light or make a sandwich
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Have you ever scratched a picture in the sand on a beach? Or built a sandcastle? How did you feel when the waves washed it away? How did you feel when your chalk ‘Wanted’ poster for a ‘LLOST CA’ (Lost Cat) disappeared with the rain? It wasn’t so bad, was it? Why? You expected it.
When it comes to sensory play, there’s a plethora of options to choose from – playdough, slime, Gak, and many more. But there’s another exciting sensory play material that you might not have tried yet: cloud dough. Its soft, mouldable, and delightfully squishy texture offers a distinct sensory experience that sets it apart from other
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With its unique texture and fun-to-play nature, fluffy slime is a fascinating substance that provides both entertainment and sensory stimulation. If you haven’t introduced your child to fluffy slime yet, it’s high time you did! Unlike regular slime, it has a soft, airy texture, much like a marshmallow, making it more exciting to touch, squish,
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Are you worried about your child’s writing? It’s a common concern, and something many subscribers ask me about. Here’s a recent email: My son is 4.5. He’s starting school in September as a deferred child as he turns 5 late summer and I wanted him to be the oldest in the year and not the
Babies have treasure baskets and toddlers have heuristic play. But what’s the equivalent for an inquisitive preschooler? What box of treasures can you offer that is full of challenge and possibility? A toy box of everyday things. Your home already contains all kinds of interesting ‘toys’ that will engage and inspire your child. They are
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Kinetic sand has a unique flowing quality that can be moulded and shaped, yet acts much like a liquid when allowed to fall or move on its own. This fascinating, squishy play material is sure to provide hours of creative and educational play. What is kinetic sand? Kinetic sand is a play material that mimics
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