Elamustalu Play Bus – What’s your imagined journey like?
In the yard of Elamustalu stands a special bus – a former route bus that no longer drives the highways, but has found a new playful life here. It’s a place where children can dream, play, and learn through movement and creativity.
Welcome to a little trip into the big world of imagination!
Inside the bus, children can pretend to be the driver – sit behind the wheel, press buttons, and play as if they’re taking passengers from one exciting destination to another. Role-play helps kids understand the world around them, develop social skills, and enrich their language. When a child “drives” the bus, their confidence and sense of responsibility grow through play.
Something for every age
The interior has been turned into a kids’ play area. Younger ones will find fun mini houses and dolls to create their own little stories and home games. This supports creativity and helps practice everyday situations in a safe, understandable way.
LEGO® and DUPLO® building blocks – create your own world!
The bus also has a box full of colorful LEGO DUPLO® blocks for younger builders, plus two LEGO® tables for older kids — where they can build towers, cars, candy shooters, houses, or anything their imagination dreams up.
Playing with LEGO®:
- develops fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination
- supports spatial thinking and logic
- stimulates creativity and problem-solving
- offers joy both in independent building and group play
Climb and hang out – the way you’re usually not allowed, but here you can!
Besides toys and imaginative play, the bus offers a bit of adventure — kids can climb and hang in places where normal buses don’t allow. This little freedom makes it a special place where children can freely and safely express themselves.
Questions to unlock children’s imagination on the bus:
If the child is the bus driver:
- “Hello, Mr./Ms. Driver! Which route is your bus on today?”
- “What stops are coming up? Is there a secret stop?”
- “Is this an ordinary bus or a flying bus?”
- “Who is our most interesting passenger today?”
- “What happens if you press that red button?”
- “Where are we going today — ice cream land or dinosaur city?”
If the child is a passenger:
- “What’s your destination and why are you going there?”
- “Do you have a ticket? What kind — regular or magical?”
- “Do you know who’s sitting next to you? Maybe an astronaut or a cat detective?”
- “If you could only bring one thing, what would it be and why?”
If the child is playing with the dollhouse or LEGO:
- “Who lives in this house? What’s their favorite food?”
- “What happens if the LEGO tower reaches the ceiling?”
- “Are those dolls family members, friends, or secret superheroes?”