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An independent play challenge?! Yes, you read right! Let's get some independent play happening in your homes.
New video today: How to Spark Independent Play
I am posting a video every day to help you Create Family Bliss during Corona times.
New video today: How to Spark Independent Play
I am posting a video every day to help you Create Family Bliss during Corona times.
I know that independent play is a big reason why many of you have joined me here.
I want to talk to you about reclaiming play right here, right now, with one of the most potent tools that exists:
STREWING
I want to talk to you about reclaiming play right here, right now, with one of the most potent tools that exists:
STREWING
If you’re new to the term, it basically just means setting up a little scene or a little "set up" (like a block of towers already built with some little characters next to it, or a puzzle all set out and ready to be completed).
A strew is when, we adults, create play invitations that prompt children to play…
and then we…
Shut up about them and let our kids discover them on their own.
That’s when the magic happens.
and then we…
Shut up about them and let our kids discover them on their own.That’s when the magic happens.
10 Things to Know About the Art of Strewing:
1. It should take you about 47 seconds to put together.
2. You can try multiple strews and see what sticks.
3. You should never take it personally if your child doesn’t bite - just try again.
1. It should take you about 47 seconds to put together.
2. You can try multiple strews and see what sticks.
3. You should never take it personally if your child doesn’t bite - just try again.
4. It’s supposed to be fun - don’t make this another “task” you have to do.
5. Keep mixing it up.
6. You can strew big or small things! From lego to couch pillows… it all counts.
7. This is not a Pinterest competition.
5. Keep mixing it up.
6. You can strew big or small things! From lego to couch pillows… it all counts.
7. This is not a Pinterest competition.
8. Try to think outside of the box. Speaking of boxes, how about a cardboard box? With some people on top? And a stuffed animal? Bingo.
9. Strewing is an invitation, not a demand that they play.
10 Strewing is a regular practice when you’re trying to ignite deep play…
9. Strewing is an invitation, not a demand that they play.
10 Strewing is a regular practice when you’re trying to ignite deep play…
Go forth and strew!
And watch the play unfold.
Once you have your strew(s) set up, snap a picture and share it out with #playpandemic here, on IG or Facebook (make sure your account is public so we can see!). Follow that hashtag if you want some incredible strewing inspiration!
And watch the play unfold.
Once you have your strew(s) set up, snap a picture and share it out with #playpandemic here, on IG or Facebook (make sure your account is public so we can see!). Follow that hashtag if you want some incredible strewing inspiration!
