Structured play ideas

If you have a toddler in your home, chances are you have at least one bag of '100 plastic balls', hidden away somewhere, probably so you don't have to pick them all up. Now is the time to pull them out and let your toddler have fun with them. My 18 month old absolutely loves these colourful balls, and will play with them all day, every day. They are inexpensive and provide hours of fun, and the clean up isn't THAT bad! Today I am sharing "7 Fun Ways to Play with Ball-Pit Balls... Give it a…

Activities to Stretch Your Toddler

Dramatic Play is an important part of the education of young children. When children are in engaged in dramatic play they are pretending and developing essential social-emotional skills.

FREE labels and signs to make your Kitchen Dramatic Play area organized, functional and fun!

Teaching our students to play independently is such an important functional skill! First, if a student can play independently at school, then it can give teachers/staff the time to prep materials for the next activity, to pull small groups or to do 1:1 instruction. At home, independent play is just as important! If a child is able to play independently, then a parent can cook a meal or shower without being interrupted! I know a lot of teachers don't take the time to teach independent play…

This restaurant dramatic play center for preschoolers is a great way for students to practice important life skills. Students get to use imaginary play as they take on the role of cook, waiter, and waitress. Students have fun playing with pretend food and taking your order. This set comes with dramatic play name tags so everyone can play a part. This dramatic play idea is an all time favorite and can be enjoyed any season.

Check out this giant dramatic play round-up of my favorite pretend center ideas for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten.

Understanding what structured playtime is and when to plan those structured playtime activities into your child's day each day.