If you don’t already know this about me, I am a huge fan of the Reggio Emilia approach for early childhood ed. It has strong roots in allowing the child to initiate his own learning, as he is given the space to explore the world around him with all of his senses. In this context,…
Miniature worlds are fascinating and wondrous for young children! They get to be masters of these little environments, and explore beautiful materials that transport them to mysterious and amazing lands away from home. Small World Play encourages imagination, investment, and creativity, while providing so many avenues for conversation and knowledge building about people, places, animals, and more!
Below is my list of the most important things to have on hand to create any number of small, amazing worlds. Plus, Check out some of my small world environments you can recreate at home or in the classroom!
