Toys, toys, more toys!
The toy bags were muddled again.
We do have a system but we also have three children aged 4-6, so life happens, themes get switched.
What is important is a regular sort out.
Xander chose to initiate this the other day, as he tipped out a muddled bag of mixed toys. He was kicking them aimlessly round, not inspired to play.
He then said he wanted to sort the mess out, so he worked hard with me and within ten minutes we had blocks, kitchen, animals and people all sorted out in their themed bags. It's the first time he's initiated it, so very big milestone.
He then wanted to play with the bricks and he had a really good fruitful session, making models, whilst singing nursery rhymes to himself. He presented them to me and chatting about them. He was focused and did a good hour's work.
This was not hapening before the organising of the toys. He could not focus on an activity, over stimulated by the mess. Organisation of resources, especially toys, is key to consistent productivity.
Comments
Post a Comment