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Turning a Shed into a Playroom

From Dining Room to Play Area

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Lessons from the Frog Room
Written By Emily B. Todd

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Construction Zone

"The world gets a bit scarier for kids at around 2 1/2, as they realize they're their own person," says Michelle, "so they're drawn to things that make them feel powerful."

Trucks and blocks let the powermongering begin; we keep ours in bins for easy sorting ($60 for the set at target.com).

I also hung a construction-themed felt board at toddler's-eye level after Tommy's current teacher, Paul Murphy, told me he crawls around his classroom to see it the way a kid does. (Felt is secured in a poster frame with double-sided tape; the photos are laminated and Velcro-backed.)

Next pages:
Playing Dress-Up
Cooking in the Kiddie Kitchen
Filling a Sensory Table
Adding Personal Touches

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Going Back to Preschool
Creating a Reading Area

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