Ah, the playroom – your child’s sanctuary for all things fun – a safe and enjoyable space where their favorite things reside… think plushies, arts and crafts, all kinds of playsets, and more. (You know, because you’ve tripped over a few of these lovable items!) But wait. Creating the perfect play area for your kiddo is more than just filling space with toys, isn’t it? Playtime, and where it happens, is filled with opportunities for your kiddo to use their active noggin. Building the ultimate playroom helps kids get creative, build identity, and connect with their world!
So, how can you, a loving parent (or guardian), ensure your little one gets the most out of their play area? Begin by crafting an environment that nurtures imagination, encourages active play, and supports developmental growth, of course! Getting your kiddo both mentally and physically engaged during playtime is key.
…But how do you do that? Meet Play Space – the latest collection of active play toys from Battat – your new go-to for building the ultimate playroom!
Designed to inspire open-ended play, Play Space ensures no two trips to the playroom are the same. With versatile pieces like foam play shapes, tumbling mats, balancing climbers, textured beams, and more – including a cow that rocks(!) – there are a ton of ways kids can play with the same items over and over again and fuel their imagination!
And don’t worry if you don’t have a dedicated playroom. Whether your kiddo’s play area spans an entire basement or just a cozy nook in their bedroom, the Play Space collection seamlessly adapts to your space and lifestyle. With Play Space, you can choose exactly what you need to create an environment that sparks creativity and fun. So, let’s dive in and discover three exciting ways to step up your playroom game and unleash creativity with Play Space! With squishy foam play shapes and other fun items, you’ll transform your kiddo’s play area into a dynamic environment where imagination flourishes!
1. Tear Down the Walls on Playroom Conventions!
Your kiddo’s play area should be as limitless as their imagination. Let your little one redefine what a playroom means by providing versatile and flexible play items that can be transformed daily. Imagine the fun brain connections your child makes when they can play with their playroom itself!
Try This at Home: Expand the horizons of play – And watch your kiddo’s creativity soar! Okay, we don’t mean to give them the run of the entire house, but when children have a designated area to call their own, their minds are free to roam and create! Introduce the Cloud Castle Foam Fort Building Set into the next playtime. These lightweight foam play shapes with illustrated fabric covers are so easy for kids to easily flip, flop, and toss into whatever they dream up! Today—it’s their magical kingdom; tomorrow—it’s a cozy reading corner!
No two creations have to be the same! Kids will love rearranging these foam play shapes into new configurations and having fun trying to recreate past favorites.
Pro Tip: Every so often, try removing one piece from your Cloud Castle to see how your kiddo adapts their creations to the change!
2. Set Up Safe and Soft Play
If there’s one word that calms parents, it’s safety. Incorporating safe and soft items into the playroom not only helps your parental stress levels but allows you to be more hands-off. The result? Your kiddo’s freedom to create and explore… more independently!
Independent play is huge when it comes to creativity! It fosters problem-solving skills, imagination, and self-expression. All that good stuff just because you have a little more peace of mind? Seems like a pretty nice deal!
Try This at Home: Make independent playtime more inviting with soft spins on iconic classics and add the Hop In a Ball Pit to your playroom. This squishy and colorful foam ball pit provides a sensory-rich environment where your kiddo can jump in and out, landing softly on the plush foam base… All the while developing their gross motor skills!
Bonus Tip: For an educational twist on active play, encourage your kiddos to sort and count balls by color!
To keep kids moving safely (thanks to their soft design), the Cozy Cruiser Cow and Cozy Cruiser Scooter are fantastic additions to a Cloud Castle-clad playroom or simply used on their own. These cute and versatile rocking toys not only give kiddos a great way to exercise their gross motor skills while they rock back and forth, but they can also double as a comfy table when flipped on their side for playroom furniture fun. (With these two rockers, you won’t hear an “ouch!” but we can’t guarantee that you won’t hear a “moo!” or a “vroom!”)
3. Invite Collaboration & Switch It Up... Again!
Children thrive on new challenges and changes. By frequently updating their playroom, you encourage adaptability and problem-solving – and inviting friends over for collaborative play is one of the best ways to boost social skills and teamwork!
Try This at Home: Regularly introduce new elements or rearrange existing ones. Are your little ones always grabbing the same few toys on rotation? Invite them to play with something they haven’t touched in a while! Are blankets their go-to staple for building forts? Challenge them to omit them the next time they build!
Incorporate the Squishy Stack Rollers or Squishy Stack Climbers into their play area. These foam play shapes bring new life to a playroom all on their own or can be used as an addition to the Cloud Castle for more brain-building and physical fun! Perfect for balancing, rolling, sliding, and climbing, each squishy stack not only encourages active play, but stimulates critical thinking and creativity. (Kids will love creating new configurations!)
Pro Tip: Home in on social development! Encourage cooperation and teamwork amongst friends and siblings – have them take turns playing “architect” or “designer” and deciding new setups for the rollers and climbers. Little builders will love sharing what they come up with (and getting inspired by what they are shown)!
When there’s no ceiling on fun, there’s no telling what your kiddo can think up! With the Play Space collection from Battat, you can create a playroom that is as dynamic and imaginative as your child, supporting their development and making every day an adventure.
