Welcome to newsletter toy of the Toys 101 Workshop! With Christmas just around the corner, I know that purchasing gifts will be something many of you will be considering soon.
And whilst this is not a Christmas focused newsletter, the content will help you to make more intentional choices when it comes to presents. With that being said, if you are eager for Christmas-focused tips, look out for focused content later in the month.
When I was planning out the Toys 101 Masterclass a few months ago, I originally had a different order in mind. However, now that I’ve started to write up my drafts, I realise that this (How to Choose Toys your Child will Play with) is a better starting point.
Newsletter Release Dates
How to choose toys your child will play with - November 8th (this email)
Open-ended versus skills-based toys - November 15th
An introduction to loose parts play - November 22nd
Toy Declutter challenge - running throughout November
What You’ll Learn in this article:
In newsletter 2 of the Toys 101 Masterclass, we are going to be exploring engagement with toys and how to observe play.
Because it’s all very well having plenty of toys available to your child, but it doesn’t actually mean that they will be played with.
Just as a reminder, this is not a toy catalogue or a Christmas themed wish list. When I mention toys and toy brands in this newsletter it is because myself and my children genuinely love them. I don’t receive a commission.
Fewer toys but better quality? What counts?
Making conscious choices
Plastic not so fantastic? Wooden versus Plastic Toys
Beige boredom: the problem with going OTT on play space aesthetics
Active versus passive toys: what’s better for your child?
Are character toys so terrible?
Important things to keep in mind when being ‘influenced’ by social media
Questions to ask yourself when buying toys
Observing play to make good toy choices
What do you receive as a paid subscriber?
Access to this article and the other newsletters in this masterclass series (which are released over the course of November 2022)
Printable resources
Journal prompts and reflection questions
Access to the Playful Prompts library
Seasonal Rhythms Guide and Printable resources
New masterclass topics every month - plus access to previous masterclasses
Access to community discussion boards
Bonus video overview of each topic
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