For children under 6 years old, playtime is anytime mom or dad decides a little fun is in order. Children love to play and learn, so mixing the two together is perfectly natural. Busy parents try to fit both into their schedule to ensure their child has every opportunity to grow intellectually and emotionally. By choosing nursery decor items that offer opportunities for on-the-go playtime, parents and child will find more than enough opportunities to enjoy time together.
Children learn at a rapid rate. They love impromptu sessions that prove life can be fun and interesting on a moment’s notice. The good news is that young children can be easily entertained by using question-and-answer formats. For example, if you buy a sports themed hamper that has pictures of various pieces of athletic equipment, there are plenty of opportunities for “What’s this” games. We have all played that game with young children. Point to a picture of a ball and say, “What’s this?” As the toddler expands his or her vocabulary, being able to identify the picture builds self-confidence.
Impromptu Learning of Letters, Pictures and Colors
Small children can quickly become entranced with small items. Plush A-B-C blocks suitable for a child up to 18 months can quickly become the center of attention. Educators have learned that very young children can begin to learn some letters of the alphabet. The pictures on the blocks also offer more opportunities for “What’s this?” games. The blocks can then become nursery decor in between playtime.
Another on-the-go playtime nursery decor is the child’s name spelled in wooden letters and hung on the wall. Pointing out letters, colors and pictures makes for an educational experience. Best of all for the child, the toddler is in mom’s arms to better see the wall plaque. It is yet another bonding moment that also teaches children that learning can be fun.
Infants can join in the fun too. A graphic activity mat provides plenty of development opportunities. A soft surface that can be cleaned combined with hanging squeaky toys creates a colorful play area that teaches children how to associate certain actions with results. An infant reaches up to squeeze the toy and is rewarded with a satisfying “Squeak!” When mom or dad gets down on the floor to encourage their baby, they get the reward of a joyful infant giggle. Let’s face it – no one can laugh as naturally as a baby. It is a special time of life where laughter is a daily event.
Toys can also be used to create a treasure hunt. Hide the toys in the nursery and then walk around with the toddler on a hunt for surprises. It only takes a few moments to hide them, while giving high entertainment value.
A Healthy Dose of Laughter
The impromptu playtimes are as much for the parents as the infant or toddler. They give parents and children a simple time to bond. The ease with which playtime can be started is also a great stress reliever when you have a busy schedule. Playtime is like downtime, and there is no better cure for stress than a dose of laughter.
If you are concerned about fitting playtime into a busy schedule, add some toys and nursery decor items that offer play and learning opportunities. You will be able to spend many joyful minutes with your child no matter how busy you might be on any given day. Most parents will agree that it is the impromptu playtime events that are the best.
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