All this month we are exploring toys. From taking a deep-dive into the types of toys children typically engage with to setting up engaging play invitations, we’ll be looking at the purpose of toys beyond simply being a form of entertainment for children.
Will this be helpful for those of you planning Christmas? Undoubtedly, yes. However this series of emails for paid subscribers does not focus on buying Christmas presents specifically.
Instead, I will be writing a Christmas special in due course which will include our approach to the holiday season, along with present ideas and strategies for simplifying daily, weekly and seasonal rhythms to help navigate the Christmas season.
In this email we are going to be exploring the power of observation so that you can follow your child rather than Instagram posts! You can then use your observations to create play invitations with the toys in your play space.
We will be covering:
The problem with Instagram activities
What you can do instead
The power of observation - including a downloadable observation sheet
How to make Instagram and Pinterest activities work for you
What is an invitation to play?
Why you should start play invitations
How to get started
How frequently you should do a play invitation
The age recommendations for play invitations