How do I setup an open ended play space?

Navigating our way to building a "yes" space with has endless possibilities!

Once I got rid of all the passive toys(milder way of saying battery operated, self entertaining toys), I started thinking of what can I add.

I wanted to be cautious that I don't make this an expensive affair. Be more reasonable understanding this is an experiment but also knowing that I should try!

Reading through a lot of article, experiences etc, there was a very common theme in all of them. RE-USABLE!!!

I am learning as I go too, so from how I have interpreted this is - You want to add things that are natural can be re-purposed in various different way in various different types of activities.

Here are some examples :

Play Dough
Wooden blocks
Sand
Water
Paint
Sticks, leaves, pine cones etc

They are sounds simple, doable and things that make sense. These don't cost a fortune too, so I started with them.

I already had some like play dough, sand, etc. And I added some blocks to the mix.

They emphasized on how you have to use more natural material and set them such that they are easily accessible and kids have the access to mix and match.

I am still working on this but I got a few cane baskets from a local Michaels store on sale.

The toy chest we had, I organized that such that I added some cane baskets which were filled with wooden blocks, some with play dough and shapers etc.. I made a basket especially with natural material which had pine cones and sticks etc...

Hoping that some set up will help! Learning as I go !

Stay tuned on knowing how my toddler reacted.

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