Agency is giving kids the tools and the trust to make choices that shape their world. If you want kids who are confident in themselves and their choices, give them the ability to make choices for themselves. One easy way to create opportunities for choice is to set up spaces for child-led play where kids have to make choices about what materials to use and how to carry out their ideas. Making seemingly small choices like what/how to play helps kids build their ability to trust their own judgement and their confidence in carrying out plans - which are hugely important life skills. By facilitating this kind of child-led play we tell the child that we trust their ability to act independently to make choices that influence both their own lives and the world in which they live. I wrote a blog post over at the @guidecraft_official blog with tips, instructions, and advice for setting up spaces for child directed sensory play. It’s a great place to start with making sure your child has agency in their play so definitely check it out! What’s a way you’re offering opportunities for agency for your child? I’d love to hear about it! Pictured here is our sensory system by @guidecraft_official use SAMI10 to save! #learningthroughplay #playbasedlearning #openendedplay #openendedlearning #childledplay #childled #sensoryplay #guidecraft_official