Sunday, May 4th, Pottery Barn is hosting a complimentary decorating class on how to artfully arrange faux flowers and customize your own display. Participants will also receive a certificate valid for 10% off select merchandise. Call the store for class time and to reserve your space.
Create your own play area on the floor.
Use masking tape to map out a town with roads and buildings.
Example 1: Have a lot of animals? Make a zoo. Use the tape to mark out animal cages of different sizes and shapes. A plastic fruit basket or clear container could be a cage, but just a square taped on the floor works too. You can write or draw labels and signs. Use masking tape also to make paths connecting the cages.
Example 2: For the train or vehicle lover, use the masking tape to make tracks or roads. Make it interesting by adding bridges, tunnels, or ramps. Don’t forget the road signs and a station or two.
Example 3: Make a neighborhood. Start with a couple houses and some roads. Add a school, grocery store, Wal-Mart or other familiar places. Maybe a park with a pond or swimming pool.
Help your child think of pretend scenarios to act out with the toys. You could also map a setting for a simple fairy tale and help your child tell the story using toys. (Little Red Riding Hood, The Three Little Pigs, The Gingerbread Boy, etc.)
