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It’s Not a Stick

Yesterday afternoon we headed off to the park for a walk and a play (and to chase some ducks!) Whilst we were there Immy found a large stick and picked it up. I said, “That’s a big stick,” but I should have known better as it wasn’t a stick, it was a ….

It's Not a Stick imaginative play

…vacuum cleaner! Immy immediately started vacuuming the lawn, accompanied by a wonderful ‘Brrrrrrrrrr’ sound.

Immy loves to vacuum and it is a familiar theme in our play. Her favourite vacuum is her long handled plastic rake. I have nearly fallen over her more than once as she follows me, just one step behind, around the house every time I vacuum.

It's Not a Stick imaginative play

Even my long handled slotted spoon became a vacuum last week!

It's Not a Stick imaginative play

Isn’t it wonderful the way their imagination works!

Do you know these wonderful books, Not A Stick and Not a Box, by Antoinette Portis?

It's Not a Stick reviewIt's Not a Box review

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Christie Burnett is a teacher, presenter, writer and the mother of two. She created Childhood 101 as a place for teachers and parents to access engaging, high quality learning ideas.

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  1. Eva says

    August 5, 2009 at 5:31 PM

    That's soo cute and creative! my daughter also has an obsession for vaccuum cleaners! and we were able to get her a toy one at the second hand store :D
  2. Big brother, Little sister. says

    August 7, 2009 at 4:56 AM

    love this!!! everything here is a blower vac!
  3. Christie Burnett says

    August 18, 2009 at 1:22 PM

    What is it with vacuums???

    Christie
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