Dramatic Play Parenting

turning our train table into a zoo safari

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Bear got a train table for Christmas two years ago.  the first year he had it, it barely got played with.  it’s just been within the past year, that he’s really gotten into it.  but like all toys, it’s gotten sTaLE.  so i decided that i would make it a bit more interesting using something that appealed to him.  he loves going to the zoo, so…
why not make a zoo that the train can drive through?
we got out our bin of animals and added them a group at a time.  most of the time he would have the train deliver the animals to their new homes in the zoo safari. the first night we were down there, we spent about 2 hours playing it.  playing with our revitalized train table is an every-other-day play request.
the best part about finding an alternate use for our train table?  being able to sit down and play with my son in a way that helps him to use his iMagINaTiON

 

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Andie Jaye

Andie Jaye is a former preschool teacher turned stay-at-home mom of 3 kiddos. Her blog, Do.Play.Learn., (formerly named Crayon Freckles), focuses on creative learning and play ideas, as well as parenting topics. Andie strives to be honest in her approach and experiences in parenting to let other moms know that they are not alone in their struggle. In her free time, she writes children’s books in hopes of publishing someday.

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6 Comments

  1. So fun!

  2. I love it! What a creative idea! I found you via the Mom's Mingle and am happy to be your newest follower! I'd love a visit back at http://www.two-in-diapers.blogspot.com! 🙂

  3. Great idea! I love this art and this can be also fun for the kids at home to enjoy the wildlife safari.Thanks for sharing this post.

  4. H this is what we do when it's a rainy day. I love combining all the toys into a big world. It's so much fun.

  5. Ps thanks for linking to the Sunday showcase!

  6. This is great idea to have the wildlife safari in home,thanks for sharing it.

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