Combine different toys together. Take the animals out of the barn, add some small toy people and it becomes a school. Put toy food and a toy cash register together and play restaurant. Add something new to spark interest. Clear out toys kids have outgrown.
Kids can help sort toys to give away, swap or sell.
Letting kids make some of the decisions will let them know their opinion is important. Create play areas such as a quiet reading corner with books and a comfortable place to sit. Toys with sharp edges, points or loose pieces should be repaired or thrown away. Prepared by Diane Ryals, Unit Educator, Family Life.