Small World Play Ideas: Wooden Farms, Trains, Doll’s Houses and More
A child’s small world can be anywhere. A carpet becomes a railway, a few blocks become a farm, and a doll’s house becomes the setting for a brand-new story. Small world play uses miniature people, animals, buildings and vehicles to help children invent places and situations of their own. Make a miniature animal world Start […]
Pretend Play Ideas for Kids: Kitchens, Shops, Tools and Playing House
Children love copying the world around them. One minute they are making you a pretend cup of tea; the next they are running a busy shop or fixing an imaginary problem with a toy toolkit. Pretend play gives everyday experiences a new life and can work just as well with a few simple props as […]