This blog post and video is extra special to me…it’s all my discoveries of why I am in love with play mats versus rugs when developing and educating preschoolers.
Here are the advantages:
- FREE PLAY: They provide a comfortable space. They are softer than the wooden or tile floor
- PIKLER TRIANGLES: They provide safe cushion and look more stylish than a gymnastic mat.
- MEDITATING: They are a comfortable spot to lay or sit on for quieting your mind. There is more flexibility and freedom in your child’s movement on this spacious play mat.
- YOGA: There is lots of room for multiple children to use the play mat as one giant yoga mat! It’s a great tool to use in building community and partners yoga.
- PLAY-BASED/MONTESSORI ACTIVITIES: It’s a cozy spot for multiple kids to use and learn on.
- BONUS: PET FRIENDLY: It’s so easy to clean if there are pet or children accidents. I really appreciate how quickly a play mat can be wiped down versus having to throw in the laundry.
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