Issue 16 Spring 2015

CREATING SPACE
FOR CREATIVITY
Somewhere for your children to play can
help your little ones to develop certain
skills, being able to express themselves
through play and imagination.
It is also a good way to let them be responsible for
their belongings. This space also represents your
child’s personal space and creativity.
If you don’t have a dedicated room just for a
playroom, use another room as a multifunctional one.
“Have fun
designing
with your
little ones.”
ACTIVITIES & HOBBIES
CHILDREN’S
PLAYROOMS
Making a successful playroom is all about how easy
it is to access things and how easy it is to tidy up,
but also remember not to put shelving too high
so they can’t reach.
TIP:
Let the children design their playroom, let them
express themselves with colour (remember you
can always tone it down)
Make a thing about displaying their artwork as
this will make them feel proud that his/her work
has been given space in the home. Styling it
depends on the scheme of your room.
Keep all electrical
appliances wall
mounted as this
will prevent
mucky fingers and
pen scribbles from
your little ones.
CREATE ZONES:
Reading Corner
Painting Area
TV seating area
Create a reading
area by using a
teepee tent with
cushions in (this
will also give
them privacy from
other children)
Allow space for some shelves so that all their treasures can
be displayed.
Children love to dress up, role-play, sing and dance so what
better way than making a mini stage in the corner of the
room to practice on.
Build storage into seating this way you can reduce the space
that is required.
Use a hard wearing and easy
wipe down floor (rubber or
laminate is good as long as
the laminate is water tight).
Build a sensory board, using
an abacus, wooden bricks
and balls anything that is
available within the home.
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