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7 Invitations to play Kinetic Sand!

2/9/2014

 
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We love kinetic sand but even well loved toys get forgotten and unused.  The simple solution is to set up an "invitation to play".... just a fancy way of saying "set up a few bits and bobs to play with the kinetic sand that your child may not have thought of".

The beauty of setting up an "invitation to play" is to link things together you may have at home (or preschool) already into a theme. It takes just a few minutes to set up and for your child it is like you have presented them with a new toy. The opportunities for play seem inviting and new.  The play is also "open ended" which is a fancy way of saying that there are endless combinations for your child to use the items they have been given.

Here are "7 invitations to play" that I have set up with kinetic sand over the last few weeks.  I like to surprise my kids and set it up for them whilst they are at school or having "quiet time" in their rooms.  Others like to involve their kids in setting up a play scene.  

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My favourite "invitation to play" is the "ice-cream" play.  Mr 4 loves his "dinosaur" play.  Miss 7 just likes the blue glass beads and decorating the sand.  She also really likes those beach umbrellas.

Which is your favourite "invitation to play kinetic sand"?  

What other scenes do you think your kids would enjoy?
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Julie A Jones link
3/9/2014 05:26:34 am

I just bought kinetic sand as a gift and made up a little container of activities to go with it. I bought a tray for the play, a craft mirror, some dinosaurs, a small scoop (bought at spotlight in the lolly section), some lizards, some small buckets to make buildings or castles out of etc. I then put a little bottle in the package with a message in it for the child. I had fun finding all the bits and pieces and I hope it will be well received. Julie

Cindy @Your Kids OT link
3/9/2014 05:49:05 am

That sounds fantastic Julie! Any child would love to receive that gift!

Amanda @ Cooker and a Looker link
6/9/2014 04:20:29 am

I'm still scarred from a cloud dough versus floor incident, so I don't think I'll be dipping my toe in the kinetic sand waters. Love the idea of invitations to play though - perhaps in the sand pit on the holidays. Thanks for linking with I'm Pinning Around. x

Cindy @ Your Kids OT link
6/9/2014 11:53:56 am

Cloud dough and floors don't mix! Invitations to play work well.

Eva @ The Multitasking Mummy link
8/9/2014 04:08:43 pm

I really really want to get this kinetic sand. We both played with it at an exhibition once and it was fabulous. I love these ideas, I think I'm just going to have to get it...no waiting 'till christmas!

Cindy@Your KidsOT link
8/9/2014 09:12:43 pm

You don't have to get a lot. I actually shared a box with my sister when I bought mine. My Mr 4 plays with i almost everyday.


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