Playdough, rice and natural elements form a child-created small world with a collection of miniature figurines.
March is Playful Learning month at Childhood 101 and today I am sharing a collections of interesting imaginative play links by inspiring bloggers from around the world…
About Imaginative Play
Is imaginative play just a waste of time? : Childhood 101
Enchanted Learning – The Benefits of Fantasy Play for Children : Not Just Cute
The Case for Imaginative Play- Emotions & Fears : Childhood 101
Imaginative Play – Why It’s Great for Parents : Picklebums
Living with an Imaginative Child : Childhood 101
Small Worlds & Invitations to Play
The Benefits of Small World Play : Adventures at Home with Mum
Elements for Creating Play Scenes & Invitations to Play : Childhood 101
Mermaid’s Lagoon : Small Potatoes
Fairy House Kits : Momfluential
Frog Pond Small World Play : One Perfect Day
Create a Fairy Garden : Go Explore Nature
An Invitation to Play- Adventures with Goldilocks : Childhood 101
Imaginative Play Scene – Desert Island : Be a Fun Mum
An Outdoor Invitation to Play : Childhood 101
Role Play
Boy Mama – Jet Pack : Boy Mama Teacher Mama
Dramatic Play – Hairdressers : Paint on the Ceiling
Fort with Fairy Lights : Lessons Learnt Journal
Imaginative Play Ice Cream Shop : Learning 4 Kids
Cooking Play – Our New Mud Kitchen : Paint on the Ceiling
Learning Numbers. Pretend Shop : Learn with Play at Home
Other
Imagination Towers : Indirect Observations
Open Ended Play with Duplo : Triple T Mum
Queen Bee and the Dragon- Child Led Art & Story : Happy Whimsical Hearts
Looking for even more ideas? If you are on Pinterest, check out my Imaginative Play board.
Christie Burnett is an early childhood teacher, presenter, writer and the editor of Childhood 101. More importantly, she is a Mum who believes wholeheartedly in the value of children learning through play, the importance of quality early education, and the togetherness of family.
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