Small Space Solutions for Playful Learning: Writing Centre & Atelier
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We live in a small home and I am grateful for what we have. As with any home, there are always some challenges. The needs of our family have changed dramatically within the last four years. Four years ago, it was just my husband and I. We had a room that was a “spare” room where we dumped stuff we didn’t often use, (like our exercise bike). Four years later, here we are, with four kids under four. Now there is no such thing as “spare” room.
Inspired by the wonderful e-course, Playful Learning Spaces by Playful Learning, I’m slowly creating playful learning spaces throughout our home with the goal of having special nooks in each room where things are readily available and attractive for our children to independently work, rest and play.
This first playful learning area is our writing centre and atelier.
Given our small home, creating a space to accommodate four desks and chairs required some lateral thinking.
Principal 1: Keep things readily available.
Principal 2: The art of display.
Here is the plan;
Create it and they will come.
E: 1 year, 8 months
About the author
Pauline LessonsLearntJournal; because #playmatters. On Lessons Learnt Journal you'll find activities for children, play, parenting, maths games, handwriting, reading and much more.
Pauline is a Christian, Wife, Mother of 4, Primary School Teacher. When not blogging, she may be found virtually hoarding on Pinterest, trying to decide which Instagram filter to apply, or compulsively refreshing her Facebook feed. Most days you'll find her chasing her kids and that much needed nap.
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What a beautiful space you have for your children. We have the same tin cup holder rack for our art space. I wish we beautiful writing/drawing tables like you do.
Thanks Rebekah. Those cup holder racks are fantastic huh? I can’t imagine a world without IKEA, lol.
I’m SO jealous that you have an IKEA nearby. I used to live within 45 minutes of one. Now the nearest is over 3 hours away. I miss IKEA so much. You did a great job, Mama!
Thanks Krissy. Pity IKEA don’t deliver their stuff
WOW I am so inspired! Your playful spaces are so inviting and so beautiful! I think a trip to IKEA is in my future!
Scribble Doodle and Draw
I love my IKEA trips. Have fun Christine
I love your writing center. We are IKEA family as well. I have to think about those buckets – very neat idea!
Thank you Natalie. Those buckets are pretty neat and IKEA rocks.
Beautiful!
Thanks Angela. That’s really kind of you.
I love the playful space you created for your children! Do you mind me asking where you found the tin pails you used? Did you find those at IKEA as well?
Thanks!
Hi Christy.
Glad you like our space. We got the tin pails from IKEA as well. xoxo Pauline