::: knights and dragons
A little while ago we were invited by the our friends Michelle and Janine from Homemade Rainbows to have a go at making an imaginative play set to be auctioned off for charity.
Naturally we jumped at the chance and while it was a lot more challenging than we thought it would be, we were very happy with the knights and dragons idea we came up with.
Pip, a second grade teacher at Stockdale Road Primary School was inspired by our set and recently created her own beautiful version of knights and dragons play for the children in her class.
So many areas can be covered in dramatic and imaginative play including literacy …
and sensory experiences.
We love that Pip has set this play space up on a trolley without seating. Trolleys are an ideal height for children to stand up play, providing them the freedom to move around and really engage fully in the play space.
By including lots of natural materials mixed with assorted fabrics, artificial turf and treasure stones …
Pip has created an irresistible play space indeed!
Tags: artificial turf, books, dragons, knights, natural materials, treasure stones
The children must be so drawn to these enticing play spaces! My 3′s and 4′s would likely have the individual pieces soon spread to play areas around the room. Do encourage this, or do you ask the children to leave the pieces together? If they can move the items, do you bring them back together at the end of the day?
:::Teri We are happy for the children to move pieces around as they want to. We do tend to bring them back at the end of the session so we can once more make everything irresistible!
This is just adorable. My four year old just loves knights and our dinner table is frequently overtaken by a medieval kingdom and a barrage of knights. As a parent I don’t mind him playing with swords and army men etc. They provide him with hours of imaginary play… but as a teacher, I always feel confused as to whether I should or should not include the swords and weapons when setting up a playspace at preschool. I love the way Pip included stories that set the whole play space (including the weapons) within a context. Perhaps this is the answer to my question??????
Either way… you’ve just inspired me to raid my sons stash of knights when he’s not looking 
::: Never underestimate out children ability to distinguish between real and imaginative play Bianca!
Great idea and visuals, thanks. Can’t wait to try it out.
::: Have fun with it Tara.
I just got a book called Knights and Dragons. My kids LOVE it!
http://www.callingallfashion.com
::: We bet they did too Tara.
