I cannot believe 2012 has flown by so fast and here we are again – time for my end of year round up posts! Over the next few days I will be sharing some of the most popular posts from Childhood 101 this year, starting today with some playful inspiration perfect for the holidays. 9 […]
Encouraging Independent Play
Since starting kindy Immy has been coming home craving mummy-time. “Come play with me, Mama,” has become a common refrain both in the afternoons after I pick her up and on non-kindy days. While I do spend time playing with her, I know that it is important for her to be able to play independently […]
Our Everyday Play: Loose Parts for Creative & Imaginative Play
Matchsticks and story stones I am a big fan of open ended toys, toys that allow a child to respond in a myriad of spontaneous, unstructured ways. Fortunately these resources don’t have to be expensive. In fact, a collection of everyday bits and bobs can provide preschoolers with hours of creative and imaginative play. A […]
Playopedia Updated
For those who are followers of Playopedia, you’ll see a fresh batch of posts live today and can expect new posts regularly each week. If you are new to Playopedia, you might like to navigate through the collection using one of these 5 easy ways … 1. Type of play activity: No matter your child’s […]
Play Ideas: Treasure Baskets & Discovery Boxes for Babies and Bigger Kids
Today I welcome Anna of The Imagination Tree who is sharing her inspiring discovery boxes with us. When I first saw Anna post about the discovery box I thought, “Wow, that is such a great idea,” I love how wonderful they are for encouraging creative, open ended play! Young children learn about the world around […]
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