DLA Philosophy

Daily Little Adventures is built upon principles learned through years of teaching kids of all ages and mentoring educators, so as a result, we aren’t your typical interior curators! 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. Our spaces should feel comfortable, work for the family’s needs, and promote growth and connection!

Toy & Structure Guide

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.

    • 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