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    Early Childhood Inspiration and Tools for Indoor Active Play

    Early Childhood
    School Specialty • Sep 18, 2018

    Early Childhood Inspiration and Tools for Indoor Active Play

    Play is one of many important components of a child’s early learning and development. Active play, participation in both structured and unstructured activities, is crucial to a child’s development of physical literacy. Check out these examples of fun and unique active play products that can be used indoors.

    Fun Products for Indoor Active Play in Early Childhood

    Getting creative during early childhood play time can benefit the development of physical and social skills, as well as confidence. Whether indoors or outside, kids can use these tools to learn as they participate in active play.

    Looking for ideas for Infants & Toddlers

    Indoor Activities & Games for Early Childhood

    Spooner Surfloor Liquid Tile, Purple

    Spooner Surfloor Liquid Tile, Purple

    Spooner Surfloor Liquid Tile, Green

    Spooner Surfloor Liquid Tile, Green

    Spooner Surfloor Liquid Tile, Blue

    Spooner Surfloor Liquid Tile, Blue

    Sportime Connectable Mega Tunnel

    Sportime Connectable Mega Tunnel

    Jumbo Step-to-Plau Floor Piano Mat

    Jumbo Step-to-Play Floor Piano Mat

    Pacific Play Tents Geo Tunnel

    Pacific Play Tents Geo Tunnel

    Educational Advantage Giant Fishing

    Educational Advantage Giant Fishing

    Fat Brain Toys Teeter Popper

    Fat Brain Toys Teeter Popper

    Wonderfoam Foam Hopscotch Mat

    Wonderfoam Foam Hopscotch Mat

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    Creative Tools for Indoor Active Play

    Sportime 3 in FruitSalad Multilingual Beanbags

    Sportime 3 in FruitSalad Multilingual Beanbags

    Sportime Yarn Balls Set of 6

    Sportime Yarn Balls Set of 6

    Sportime Beanbag Turtles Set of 6

    Sportime Beanbag Turtles Set of 6

    Learning Resources Fine Motor Tool Set

    Learning Resources Fine Motor Tool Set

    Gonge Tactile Stepping Stones Set

    Gonge Tactile Stepping Stones Set

    Edushape Textured Sensory Ball Set

    Edushape Textured Sensory Ball Set

    Cute Carpets for a Comfortable Indoor Learning Space

    These fun and useful carpets can help to create a less slippery surface for children to walk on, and also make sitting on the ground more comfortable. Check out the latest designs and patterns from Childcraft, or follow this link to read about the Benefits of Using Carpets in Any Classroom.

    Childcraft Alphabet Friends Carpet

    Childcraft Alphabet Friends Carpet

    Childcraft PhotoFun Careers Carpet

    Childcraft PhotoFun Careers Carpet

    Childcraft Geography United States of America Carpet

    Childcraft Geography United States of America Carpet

    More Early Childhood Classroom Tips & Inspiration

    If you’re looking for more inspiration to make play time more engaging and educational for early childhood learners, be sure to stop by the Early Childhood blog category and see what’s new. Also take a moment to visit the Early Childhood online store to find thousands of great products for students of any age.

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