Raising Playful Tots Podcast #3: Puzzles, Planning Queen and Play
This week I talk about one of our favourite open ended independent play activities- Puzzles:)
If you’re looking for new puzzles then try the large selection at Fat Brain Toys.
Posts mentioned:
- balancing life and online activities
- Managing homework with little children around
- things to do in the school holidays when it rains
- 3 yr old birthday party ideas
How do you get independent play activities going?
You know the ones where they play and you can read a magazine nearby.
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This play activity can get a little messy (but it does sweep up pretty quickly) but I find it is a great one for the little ones to do while I am trying to cook a meal.
I will give each child a large container with uncooked rice in it. I then let them choose utensils from the kitchen drawers and cupboards like funnels, scoops, spoons, small jugs, saucepans. They will then happily pour and cook for ages, whilst I cook the dinner!