Creative Learning & Play Blog
When I went to contest winner Kathys house, I thought I’d be doing a little makeover of her small home daycare space… (see the first post below)
Playground Makeover – Before and After -Part 1
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I was asked to do a Kindergarten playground makeover. After meeting with the staff and walking through the area, I happily agreed to the project.
I was working on a budget – attempting to stretch it out as far as possible.
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A big dome mirror is my favourite add to any playground. It’s an excellent tool for exploration, a fun surface for sensory play, brightens and lightens a dark area, can help to eliminate problem playground ‘blind spots’ and its also fun for goofy-face-making-play.
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1. Pick a space that looks inviting. Something that shouts ‘explore me’!
This is our ‘pick’. The big rock, uprooted fallen tree and cave like space, sits behind our outdoor easel.
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My dad built us a playhouse when we were kids. I drove by the old house today and was shocked to see it was no longer there. 30 some odd years later and I honestly expected to see it still standing. He builds things to last. Thankfully, I still have photos and more importantly, incredible memories.
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I wanted to do some sort of mural on the playhouse and thought it would be fun to see what I could make using recyclables and scrap metal.
Pop can flowers are fun and really easy to make.
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