I was very inspired by many montessori mommies out there who have made their homes so conducive and inviting for their children to do independent learning. I started with whatever toys we already have, sorted them out, and 'displayed' them on our dinning bench (the humongous dinning table removed to another spot and is now my working desk instead). The idea was for all the toys to be within her reach and she could pack away her toys when she is done with her play.
These are some of our earlier toys (purchsed without intention of homeschool)
A tea party set with tray (trays are vital in our setup now)
Velcro'ed vegetables for cutting, with play pretend knife and chopping board
Wooden basket (very solid and so well made I could take it to the market too)After my effort to sort out her toys, I realised how I could have been a more penny-wise mom and shop more prudently. But well, I did score with some of her toys. And now, I am certainly not gonna be easily lured by those mega toy stores (as easily I should add - sales are sometimes hard to resist).
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