For this week’s paid subscriber email, I wanted to focus on the types of toys to include within your play space.
Last week we looked at active and passive toys (and which are better for your child), but what about the toys that will really help your child to engage in play? Because the materials and toys that we include in a home play space environment can really help (or hinder) independent play.
November at a Glance:
Newsletter Release Dates
Introduction: What counts as a toy anyway? - November 1st
How to choose toys your child will play with- November 8th
Open-ended versus skills-based toys - November 15th (this email)
An introduction to loose parts play - November 22nd
Toy Declutter challenge - running throughout November
What You’ll Learn in this article:
What open-ended toys are (plus examples)
The benefits of open-ended toys
What skills-based toys are (plus examples)
What to buy and what to DIY
The 70/30 rule
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
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