Toy Day / Bring a Toy Day
Bring a Toy Day
Children bring a favourite toy from home to show, share and play with, talking about why it matters to them.
How to run it
- Send a note home a few days earlier about the type and number of toys allowed.
- Label each toy and keep a sign-in list.
- Hold a sharing circle where children introduce their toy.
- Set up free play with agreed rules about sharing and asking first.
You will need
- children's toys from home
- name labels
- sign-in list
Make it easier or harderOlder children can present a short 'toy review' to the group.
SafetyAdvise families not to send valuable or fragile toys, and label everything.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 1, Outcome 5Sharing personal treasures supports identity and communication with peers.
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