Playroom Layout: What stations to put in a playroom when designing with purposeful play in mind

So now that we have discussed the importance of play I wanted to share with you some must-have playroom stations that will help encourage purposeful play.

You don’t have to be a designer or child development expert to set up a playroom with a layout that not only promotes solo play but keeps your kids’ imagination going!

When designing your playroom floor plan you need to think about a few things. Your child’s age, how big it is (or how small), and what is the purpose of the space?

Do you want to have dedicated stations that promote learning and independent play or a toy box with some random toys and a bookshelf? 

How do you envision your child utilizing the space and what do you want out of the space for your child?

While there’s no right or wrong way to layout a playroom, how you choose to design it and what you put in it will have a big impact on how it gets used and what your child gets out of it.

As you guys know I am a fan of purposeful play and open-ended toys. Children don’t need a room filled with toys to be entertained, in fact being bored is a scientifically proven GOOD thing.

So, just keep that in mind with creating your floor plan, the simpler the better!

How to set up a playroom in a small space

If you don’t have a specific room in your house that you can dedicate as a playroom don’t worry! You can still design a space or spaces for your child to play.

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