play creatively

[sugar n spice]

found this on the ikea site though id share

checklist/tips
1. Stow bathtub toys in a brightly coloured plastic storage container that can be put away when not in use.
2. Opt for armchairs and sofas with washable covers that can withstand the wear and tear of sticky fingers and muddy shoes.
3. Make sure that your tables have rounded edges that are easier on little bodies should a mishap occur.
4. Rotate your children’s toys periodically to try and keep their novelty.
5. Place a doll house inside your bookcase so the children can play in the same place where the adults gather.
6. Hang a set of hooks at a low level in your entrance hall to encourage your children to hang up their own things.
7. Paint one wall in a living space with blackboard paint so the children can express themselves in chalk. Maybe you’ll have some fun too.
8. Give each of your children separate boxes that help to sort out their mess—and their squabbles, too.
9. Scatter child-sized furniture in adult areas so they feel welcome everywhere in the house—not just in their playroom.
10. Insure the well being of your children by using safety products like socket plugs, guard gates and cabinet door locks.

[jessgray]

thats a really good list :)
i had my sofas stain guarded :thumbsup:

5. Place a doll house inside your bookcase so the children can play in the same place where the adults gather.
my DS likes to climb into the book case and sleep with all his books liek a cat :laughing:

[sugar n spice]

yes i thought they were very good ideas:thumbsup:

[SnoozesWithCats]

ooh, I wouldn't do #7. At least, not with my two-year-old! We have an agreement at the moment - she can chalk on anything as long as it's OUTSIDE :D

even so, occasionally the chalk sneaks its way in and I go ... hmm...don't remember the walls being that rainbow colour :eek:

[MrsMiggins]

Tonight whilst watching ER, I covered an empty tissue box in bright, solid-coloured wrapping paper & cut-out shapes, then covered it in clear contact. On the box in texta I wrote "Claire's Mystery Box".

I am planning on putting things in there that she can pull out & discover! I figure I can put different things of interest in there as she gets older.

[sugar n spice]

great idea misshiggens:thumbsup: