Come to Grandma’s and grandpa's House with me!
Visiting Grandma and Grandpa’s house were the greatest times of Ms. Gina’s life. Unfortunately, this is not so for many children today because of time and distance. Step into Ms. Gina’s grandparent’s house and view life from a different time, memories saved and tucked away to be found again and enjoyed by a new generation. Everything in this space is from (or a replica of things from) 1920-1980. As a parent, see if you can find some things from your childhood to point out to your child. Try on fancy dresses, hats, gloves, and scarves or grandpa’s trousers, ties and jackets. Bring a babydoll on a stroll through the house and have family dinner at a hand crafted wooden table. Climb up into the attic space and play house, or curl up under a quilt and read a book. Don’t forget to open the Wardrobe and look for a big old coat or some mothballs. This room has been dedicated to Gina’s grandparents and her mom; all of whom passed on before the first Playseum was built and who inspired her to help families build memories while they can.
Play prompts
* Talk to your child about an item you see and share with them what it was and what it was used for.
* Take a seat in the big old chair and have your child sit in your lap. Read a classic fairy tale together and discuss with them how some things change while others stay the same.
* Practice learning phone numbers as you show your child how to dial a number on a corded telephone.