Play Philosophy

Daily Little Adventures is built upon principles learned through years of teaching kids of all ages and mentoring educators of all levels, so as a result, this isn’t your typical interior curation experience! Development & function lead the charge with every space that we transform, while aesthetics & organization are still vital factors in creating that inviting environment we desire.

We believe that play is the work of children, not a relief from the work. Aligning ourselves with Reggio Emilio’s philosophy, we strive to ensure that the environments that we create for play, act as an additional teacher—an active and intentional participant in learning, alongside parents and educators. Our spaces should feel comfortable, work for the family’s needs, and promote growth, exploration and connection!

Categories of Play

We utilize these guiding categories to ensure that the toys, zones and structures we include in your space will provide opportunity for full-spectrum development. Based on the family needs and interests (especially as children grow), some of these categories may have more representation than others. Additionally, some toys/activities may fit in more than one category—which is always a win-win!

    • Visual Arts: Includes drawing, painting, photography, sculptures, etc.

    • Performing Arts: Involves music, dance, drama/theater.

    Creativity & expression are the front-running themes with this style of play and engagement!

    • Legos

    • Building blocks

    • Magnetic tiles

    • Train tracks

    Hands on, brains on! These toys and activities are typically more open ended in nature—the possibilities are endless!

    • Academic tasks

    • Puzzles

    • Games

    • Flashcards

    Essentially, any toy or activity that promote growth in a specific skill or completion of a closed-ended task, requiring cognitive function.

    • Climbing

    • Jumping

    • Kicking

    • Throwing

    And we’re not talking about kicking or throwing each other, but with appropriate equipment and structures to get the body moving and developing.

    • Dress up

    • Play house

    • Construction set

    • Grocery store

    Any toys or structures that mimic real world places and activities, or invite imaginative characters to come alive (non-scripted/theater).

    • Books

    • Audio Readers

    • Magnetic letters

    • Blank Books for Authors

    • Keyboard/typewriter

    Literacy will always take the lead in our spaces with cozy opportunities to snuggle up and read or listen to a good book!

    • Stretchy tubes

    • Kinetic sand

    • Play dough

    • Fidgets

    • Slime

    • Swings

    Toys that appeal to the senses and often assist in satisfying specific needs.