More toys to clutter the play room is exactly what we all need this time of year, right? No? Then what gifts do you wrap up to fill your children with wonder for the holidays?
After taking the Playful Learning Spaces Workshop, I totally revamped my children's (and my own) Christmas lists.
When I first started their lists (on Amazon...it makes relatives' lives so much easier) I was just trying to come up with things that were reasonably priced, and made to entertain their age-range. They don't actually need (or want, honestly) any more toys. After watching the very first video from the workshop, though, I knew it had to change. Each following video and lesson gave me great ideas for things that wouldn't just clutter the play room, but add to it in an inspirational and educational way while still sparking the excitement we all love on Christmas morning.
So what sort of things are on the lists now? Lots and lots of art supplies, made specifically for their ages, along with a few other things that inspire pretend play and outdoor exploration. I've listed many of my ideas below.
Art Supplies:
- Preschool scissors
- Triangular colored pencils
- Triangular crayons
- Triangular pencils
- Tabletop easel
- Blank sketch pads (these could also be handmade)
- Dry erase markers
- PlayDoh and accessories
- Alphabet stamps
- Window crayons
- Toddler craft kits
- Dress-up clothes
- Role play hats
- Pretend play broom and duster
- Pretend play kitchen accessories
- Felt vegetable garden (handmade or you could probably find it on Etsy)
Other ideas:
- Toddler instruments
- Chalkboard writing set (easy to make, from Playfullearning.net)
- Memberships to the local zoo, aquarium and children's museum
- Use this link to find a zoo or aquarium near you
- Use this link to find a children's museum near you
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