Sometimes, children need their own special space to rest or for imaginative play. Building a simple cubby also encourages children to think creatively and problem-solve.

Skills and benefits:

• Emotional & social: children are able to rest and play in their own space.
• Cognitive skills: children are able to use the cubby space to be whatever they imagine it to be,: a house, spaceship, a cave etc. children are able to dress the space up to suit their play needs. This also provides opportunities to problem solve and use their creativity

What you’ll need: 

• Table
• Sheet
• Battery lamp or torch
• Pillows

What to do:

1. With your child, throw a large sheet over a table. Add cushions and rugs to make it comfortable. Provide the children with a light source for reading and play. If you have glow in the dark toys or stick-on stars, use them to add decorate the underside of the table.
2. Provide the children with space to the resources to make the cubby their own space. With everything always supervise and check on your child throughout their play.
3. When finished, encourage your child to help pack away all the materials and explain that we can make it again another time.