Big kid area?

[5 Little Monkeys]

I think that is a great idea! I'm sure the big kids will love it.

I wouldn't feel bad about excluding the younger ones. There are age appropriate toys for a reason and it's not fair for the older kids to always play with the younger children and toys. In daycare centres they are separated by age so it's really no different.

I don't have a separate area but I have separate toys for older children. They get brought out during nap time or when the little kids aren't here.