Getting preschoolers to play independentlyThe only exception is if the tv is on he will occupy himself both with toys and watching his tv show. I am trying to create a no tv playtime period though. His only sibiling is two years younger ... but he likes pretend play and acting things ...
ParentDish's 20 Top Educational Toys for PreschoolersWhat to do? Here are ParentDish's 20 Top Educational Toys for Preschoolers: 1. Classic Etch A Sketch (Ohio Art Co., $12.67, at Amazon.com): Although it can be a little tricky at first, your child will soon learn to love drawing with two little knobs.
Toys That TeachMy kids make a person out of two cubes and two short ... "And then, in their play, they recreate those scenarios with play people, and gain an understanding of what is going on." Another pretend-play toy that taps into an ADHD child's desire to build ...
The value of pretend playI was at a recent meeting of preschool ... pretend play, it's also important to back off once her imagination is ignited. There's no bigger damper to creativity than a parent who takes over the play. 2. Children don't need store-bought toys ...