{"id":1117,"date":"2024-05-02T15:18:58","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:18:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ahouseofplay.com\/?p=1117"},"modified":"2024-05-02T15:23:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:23:17","slug":"may-toy-book-rotation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahouseofplay.com\/index.php\/2024\/05\/02\/may-toy-book-rotation\/","title":{"rendered":"May Toy & Book Rotation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

I try to rotate some of our toys and books around the first of each month. I don’t rotate everything, but find that some rotation helps add some fresh energy to the playroom. The kids are usually excited to see toys that have been put away for a few months – the toys almost seem new to them. Also, limiting the number of toys that are out at one time helps the kids focus their creativity on the toys available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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My method for toy rotation is pretty relaxed. I take away toys that are no longer being played with and replace them with toys from storage. When I rotate in the “new” toys, I try to think about what might be happening in the upcoming month – if there are any holidays, special events or themes we’re going to be exploring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This month, I’ve rotated in some toys related to the outdoors. The weather is just starting to slightly warm up where we live and we are ready to spend more time outside. I’ve also added a few construction materials, as we will be doing some construction play this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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There are a number of toys that I don’t rotate because they are played with regularly. Our farm animals, fences, barn and chicken coop stay out on the shelf all the time. My 3 year old son is a huge farm addict and plays with them pretty much everyday. I also leave out our open ended blocks, castle pieces and play kitchen. If you’re interested in learning more about the toys we leave out all the time, there is more information in this<\/a> post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here’s what I put out for toy rotation in May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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