In this article we are going to be exploring your home environment and how it can help make play - and learning - just that little bit easier.
The truth is, having a prepared home environment is absolutely crucial if you want your child to start playing independently.
As I scroll through Instagram and Pinterest, I can’t help but notice that the majority of play spaces I see look like they are straight out of a magazine shoot. They are perfectly curated with on-trend colour schemes and to be perfectly frank with you, it looks like a child has never set foot within the space.
At home, our play space has evolved over time. I am very happy with the way it looks right now – there has been trial and error along the way. But more importantly, I also know that my children PLAY in the space. Then spend hours playing imaginary games and using the open-ended toys placed upon the shelves.
Can our space look messy at times? Yes absolutely.
Do all the furniture and toys match? No, not by a long shot.
In this newsletter (and bonus video), we’ll cover:
Why play space is so much more than an Instagram trend: Play Space myths versus reality
What environment as the third teacher means
The 5 benefits of having a play space
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