Toys, games and books that are simple enough to inspire the child to do more than one thing are the type of play activities we like to encourage. I’m not talking about the toys with all the bells and whistles. We have some of those but the ones I really like to have out and encourage are the ones that the kids get to be in charge.
Muddle farm is one of these toys/books in our family.This particular Muddle Farm is well loved.
Muddle Farm: A Magnetic Play Book is an interactive storybook. The animals stick to the page and peel off. Not like stickers more like a magnet. There is a partial story with questions on each double page. But what I like the most about Muddle farm is that the kids can make up any story they want.
It’s great for pretend play and exploring language.
For the toddlers and babies, they love to make the sounds of the animals. We can work with them or they can play by themselves.
There’s something exciting to a preschooler and toddler to be able to make their own story.
This is one of those books we don’t have out all the time. It seems to hold its appeal when you take it out occasionally.
It is a great grab and go book for the Doctor or Dentist’s office or church service.
What magnetic or interactive play books do you like?
Elaine says
We have the races one and they all really enjoy it too – I think boys in particular often need books that can be *done* rather than just read – all the books with flaps, magnetic bits, fuzzy felt bits, bits that move etc are much more appreciated in our house