I have collected several translucent toys (with more on our “maybe-someday” list) because my kids love playing with them both on and off the light table. Light tables are wonderful for creating a quiet, focused environment for small world play.Ī light table can instantly brighten up a dark, stormy day, and I find that my children often gravitate towards it when they are sick as well.
Every once in a while, I will set it up – and that has never failed to pull them in. My kids go through phases of playing with our light table constantly and ignoring it. Benefits of Light Table Play in Preschool (and beyond) Be aware that that professional tracing tables may have glass tops and therefore require gentle play the children’s tables are virtually indestructible and that is where the higher price comes in. This Crayola tracing pad makes a lovely small light table you can also buy larger professional tracing tables for less than you would pay for a child’s light table.
They can be quite expensive, but you can make your own using an underbed storage bin and LED battery operated lights. We were lucky enough to receive this light table as a blog review item a few years ago.
What Benefits of Light Table Play Do You See?.Benefits of Light Table Play in Preschool (and beyond).
