Small World Play is a really lovely way for children to use their imagination and play with others or independently for a while. Pretend play is often troublesome to beginning with for some of us. It feels strange to play like this now and then there’s when is a good time to play these type of activities with the kids?

Many times all these loose parts end up scattered in bins, boxes and around the house instead of in the hands of the kids.

Come view small world play with fresh eyes. Today’s show has a quick explanation of small world play. I’m sharing ideas for small world play. I also go into detail about common problems with small world play like when they get stuck playing the same scene or the big question- how can I encourage the children to play longer with these small world pieces.

 

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Click the play button above and let’s get some ideas

Show notes:

Dinovember– plastic dinosaurs that come to life in your home each November.

Benefits of Small World Play

‘ small children need to have this type of play clearly modelled to them’ : Supporting small world play

 

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Something to play in or on

* Open a large cardboard box like the ones for appliances or your big box TV 1. Diorama  2. Cardboard box

* Large gardening trays

* Bins with lids

* Empty large containers

* old tyres

* shelves

* landscape mats

* trays

* cookie sheets

* dirt

* rice

* water

Ideas for Small World Play themes

Seasonal like Christmas, winter, autumn, spring, outdoors, beach,

Themes like: Ocean, water,