I’m a very big fan of open-ended, process-oriented, creative play for kids. This means I like to give my kids play opportunities that they can take in any direction they want, rather than forcing them to create or play with a specific end goal in mind. My preference for open-ended play holds regardless of whether we are doing a craft activity, engaging in sensory play, or simply enjoying some pretend play.
This week I am highlighting eight open-ended play ideas shared at last week’s Weekly Kids’ Co-op. There are some great ideas here that are bound to stimulate your kids’ creativity and imaginations!
Color mixing with paint from FSPDT
Pretend play ice cream toppings activity from Pre-K Pages
Beach theme sensory table from Dabbling Momma
Learning with pasta from An Idea on Tuesday
Bugs mini world from Excite and Explore
Car wash sensory bin {updated: Broken Link Removed} from The Four Hs Housewife
Fizzy bubble paper from A Little Pinch of Perfect
Scented edible paints from Preschool Powol Packets
Have you tried engaging your kids in some open-ended play lately? If not, what are you waiting for? 🙂
Thank you for sharing our beach theme sensory table!! I also love the ice cream play, great features!!
Thank you so much for including us in today’s features! I love all that was shared so it was really fun to be included.
Thank you for featuring the Pretend Play Ice Cream Toppings from Pre-K Pages in the Weekly Kids Co-Op. Lots of great ideas!