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The Ultimate Play Room to Support Your Little One's Development
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items In a perfect world, we want our kiddos to have an amazing play area. Sometimes that might not be possible and that's ok! I created this list to help spark inspiration when designing a space for your little ones. That could be a corner of the living r...
Sections
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Calming Corner
Creation Station
Motor Development
Pretend Play
Calming Corner
Emotional development is often set aside due to academics but emotional development is just as important as brain development. When you have a well regulated child, they are more likely to have better social interactions, focus more, and do better in...
Help support emotional intelligence by having this kit in their calming corner. Generation Mindful is such an amazing company for helping parents teach their children about emotions and coping skills.
Generation Mindful
This doesn't have to be exclusive to the calming corner but having a bookshelf that is easily accessible to your little ones is important.
I strongly recommend adding a small bookshelf to the calming corner with some comfort reads but some books on emotions as well.
When your kiddo is upset and they head over to this area, they can either flip through one of their favorite books or once they are calm, you both can read a book related to how their are feeling. This can help prompt more of a discussion on dealing ...
I strongly recommend adding a small bookshelf to the calming corner with some comfort reads but some books on emotions as well.
When your kiddo is upset and they head over to this area, they can either flip through one of their favorite books or once they are calm, you both can read a book related to how their are feeling. This can help prompt more of a discussion on dealing ...
Shelves – Nestig
Find cute and comfy seats that best fit your style simply by searching kids floor cushion.
Sesame Brown Sherpa Kids Lounge Chair + Reviews
Personally, I would search for floor cushions if you are creating a calming corner.
If you walk over and sit with your child and they are in full tantrum mode, having a safe space to set them is best. Its easy for your little ones to sit in the calming corner by themselves and you have the option to sit with them if are able to be p...
If you walk over and sit with your child and they are in full tantrum mode, having a safe space to set them is best. Its easy for your little ones to sit in the calming corner by themselves and you have the option to sit with them if are able to be p...
Handmade Cotton round floor pillow, canvas cushion, kid's room decoration, cotton cushion, floor pillows, nursery pillow, home decoration
Whether you simply have a wall with emotions and coping skills or you set up a little cozy corner for your little ones, you make the space they way you want to.
If you're leaning more towards cozy corner, find a cozy chair or cushions to place on the ground/ against the wall.
If you're leaning more towards cozy corner, find a cozy chair or cushions to place on the ground/ against the wall.
Tiny Land® Afternoon Couch —— Cream Kids Chair
Creation Station
This is an area where your child can sit and work on some projects. Whatever it is that they want to do whether it's painting, drawing, coloring, stamping, play doh… whatever their hearts desire as long as it's safe and not too messy.
Does your little one need an easel? No, you can easily set up a paint, color, draw station at the kitchen table. But having a designated area for creativity helps to keep some of the mess in one spot.
Tiny Land® 3-in-1 Art Easel for Kids
Ikea has another table to is super simple and easy on the budget. I like tables such as this one because you can set bins into the table. You can then use those bins as storage but I prefer to set up sensory activities for little ones.
FLISAT Children's table 32 5/8x22 7/8 "
Here are the bins that you can set into the ikea table.
TROFAST Storage box - white 16 ½x11 ¾x4 "
Ikea has so many cute and affordable options for storage. I've seen parents use a variety of storage options for their kiddos. One of them being the Kallax cube storage from ikea. They typically have the pinterest perfect nursery/ play room with beau...
For craft supplies, drawers are probably best. Ikea also has a variety of bin options you can slide into this shelf.
For craft supplies, drawers are probably best. Ikea also has a variety of bin options you can slide into this shelf.
TROFAST Storage combination with boxes - light white stained pine/white 36 5/8x17 3/8x20 1/2 "
Hands down these tiles should be a staple in every family's home.
Picasso tiles are an open ended toy that children of all ages over 2 (younger if you think your 18 month old would show interest in them) really enjoy. I've seen a 3 year play with them along side an 8 year old. My only suggestion is making sure you ...
Open ended building toys such as these tiles really help to boost creativity and imagination, as well as problem solving skills.
Picasso tiles are an open ended toy that children of all ages over 2 (younger if you think your 18 month old would show interest in them) really enjoy. I've seen a 3 year play with them along side an 8 year old. My only suggestion is making sure you ...
Open ended building toys such as these tiles really help to boost creativity and imagination, as well as problem solving skills.
PicassoTiles: Magnetic Tiles & Building Block Magnet Toys for Kid ...
Construction paper is a must have for art supplies.
Construction Paper at Lakeshore Learning
For school-age and older. As annoying as it might be to step on a lego, these are incredible open ended toys. Great for supporting creativity and imagination, as well as fine motor skills.
The Lego Group
Motor Development
Motor development is typically something that comes naturally as your baby goes from tummy time to crawling to walking… then the scary movements like running and jumping.
If you have the space or the storage, this comes in handy when your little ones are stuck inside and you need them to burn some energy.
It is also a great way to support their gross motor development. Allowing them to strengthen their walking, jumping, climbing, and balancing.
It is also a great way to support their gross motor development. Allowing them to strengthen their walking, jumping, climbing, and balancing.
Tiny Land® 7-in-1 Montessori Climbing Set
There are other ways to encourage balance and alternating foot steps, but this is a nice way to encourage those skills. Especially if you have a toddler that favors one foot over the other.
Note: Get creative with toys like these and play a game of the floor is lava!
Note: Get creative with toys like these and play a game of the floor is lava!
Tiny Land® Balance Beam
If you've got limited space and storage, this is perfect. Especially since there is also a smaller version that is a 3 in 1.
Tiny Land® Discovery 5-in-1 Play Tunnel With no Balls
A great way to encourage those gross motor and balancing skills. These can even stick around for when they are school aged and used for the floor is lava game instead of having your kiddos running and jumping off furniture… they may still do that BUT...
Tiny Land® Stepping Stones - Vintage Color
For the kiddos who love rough and tumble play, this set is a great addition to playtime. Build a fort, barricade, or set up a makeshift couch. The set us versatile to fit your family's needs.
The Nugget® - Koala
Another option for stepping stones, which emphasizes support for balance.
Step & Balance Sensory Stones
Pretend Play
Similarly to the creation station, pretend play helps to promote creativity and imagination. You definitely don't need to buy any or all of these things to encourage pretend play. Kids pretend play by using a remote control as a phone or having a tea...
Kitchens are always fun for kids. Whatever they see you doing, they also want to participate. So if you spend some time with them in the kitchen, get them their own.
Head to ikea and grab the miniature kitchen items for them. They are usually a great deal for being more realistic.
Head to ikea and grab the miniature kitchen items for them. They are usually a great deal for being more realistic.
Tiny Land® Iconic Kitchen - Cream
Sometimes these don't necessarily fit into the aesthetic of a room, BUT it's a lot of fun for your kiddos to play with.
Find all sorts of cars, trucks, busses, construction vehicles, etc. to add to a box that can grab and play with.
Find all sorts of cars, trucks, busses, construction vehicles, etc. to add to a box that can grab and play with.
Tiny Land® Double-Sided Baby Playmat Urban Zoo Adventure
Add these into the costume chest that your little ones can pretend play with.
Tiny Land® Doctor Kit for Kids
Great addition for setting up a little market. Find a cash register, get the stand (that's not included in this set), and maybe some tiny tote bags.
Tiny Land® Wooden Play Food For Kitchen with NO rack
Here's the stand to go with the play food.
Tiny Land® Versatile Wooden Rack
Why not add a little house for your kiddos to play house in?!
It's also great for a inside camping night.
It's also great for a inside camping night.
Tiny Land® Natural Cream Playhouse
If you have the space and want to go the extra mile, find a cute little wardrobe for your little one to put their costumes or dress up clothes. Etsy has amazing options and you're supporting small businesses!
Montessori Wooden Clothing Rack with Shelf and Custom Hangers, Wardrobe For Kids, Clothes Storage for Girls Nursery, Playroom Furniture