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mango

Tue, Aug 16 2011, 11:57 pm

I am starting a playgroup/ day care this year at home. I need some ideas on a different variety of toys that are good to have and also some different activities. Also any tips to make the day run smoothly. The age range is 9-11 months approx when they start. Any tips and suggestions greatly appreciated.

allgood

Wed, Aug 17 2011, 12:28 am

duplo legos- at first they can use them to bang and then with time they can learn to put them together. Also great for filling up and spilling the bucket.

stacking cups- you will have to build it but kids that age usually enjoy knocking it down again and again and again.

Little people

Cars that are the right size for their hands and really durable- they sell chunky plastic ones but I'm not sure exactly what they are called

musical instruments.

Try and structure the day a bit to help the day run smoother- time for lunch, snack, etc Also, something that not everyone does, but in my mind it's a must- play and interact with the kids!
Hope that's enough to get this thread rolling and to give you some ideas. Good luck

mango

Wed, Aug 17 2011, 3:10 pm

Thanks so much for those great ideas, I even found a huge lot of little people and accessories for cheap on craigs list already! anybody else have any more input?

Dolly Welsh

Sun, Aug 21 2011, 1:35 am

Soak used toys in bucket of water with a little bit of plain Clorox mixed into it, to sterilize, leave them there a half hour. Then rinse well.

Mommy F.

Sun, Aug 21 2011, 7:21 am

this first thing that I think of for that age are the perfect toys for little cruisers or kids learning how to walk:

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like little shopping carts on wheels, strollers, walking toys . . .

Mommy F.

Sun, Aug 21 2011, 7:26 am

Also anything with lights and buttons is usually good too, like:

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or simple wooden puzzles:

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these are great because then there's no mess to clean afterwards!

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Sun, Aug 21 2011, 7:33 am

From a business perpective, if home daycare licensing exists in your state, definitely do it! Parents will appreciate the stamp of approval.

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