In our modern society it is easy to buy kids, more, more, more. Toys are literally a dime a dozen. Toys that whizz, bang, light up and sing songs. The thing though is that a lot of modern toys take the imagination out of play, the toy is what it is and does what it does.
There is something so special about watching a little one really using their imagination when they play. One of our most versatile toys is some old wooden blocks made by my girls great granddad made many, many years ago. They have been played with in so many different ways. The little one likes to bang them together and chew on them. Holly has built towers, roads and houses with them on many an occasion. This day, when I asked her what we should make, she decided a fairy house, and so we did. A fairy house with a fairy picnic table where the fairies can eat their fairy food.
Then the best bit for me... sitting back and watching the magic begin, as my little girls settles down to play imaginary tea parties with her 'fairies'
Love it. There is something to be said for the simplicity of a little wooden block and a small child and their imagination. this is so great for their brain development...
ReplyDeleteYup, one of the best long standing toys I think. We have a 5 year age gap with our two, and the blocks are always something that they both enjoy together.
ReplyDeleteI know exactly what you mean. You could spend hundreds on toys but they are always happier with the cardboard box! Gorgeous photo of your little one.
ReplyDeleteI totally agree with you. Simple toys are definitely the best. One of my earlier posts was about simple play and toys and I posted some photos of my girls' play things. You may like to have a squizz if you haven't seen it already.
ReplyDeleteOh I think I might have to whip up a few of those! They look so sturdy. Gorgeous piccie and so, so true. Wishing you a lovely weekend :)
ReplyDeleteI love these simple wooden blocks. I would love to get them for my daughter
ReplyDeleteI totally agree. I am not a fan of all the plastic fantastic toys out there. We were strolling through a department store with our little one the other day and I cringed at the thought of her being older and not being able to pass by the tacky toy aisles without her wanting something! When I was a girl I had a big collection of Sylvanian Families. They are such sweet toys... I can't wait to pass them on to her.
ReplyDeleteWooden blocks are great. The boys made a lot of wonderful use out of them. And they survive long after so many other toys have lost their bits and batteries:)
ReplyDeleteSo true! And such a great shot!
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Hey Lou. I really really hope you and family are doing OK, I know you're by the beach and I'm hoping its Sumner and not Brighton. Please let us know your ok when you get the chance. Aroha and God Bless xx Nin
ReplyDeletep.s. on a happlier note, Lala's fav toy of all time is my plastic bucket of pegs. Go figure :)