Learning through Play
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Easy water-play idea
Messy is best. And there’s a reason.Early childhood centres aren’t just getting kids messy for the sake of it. We know that messy, explorative play like this is fantastic for...
✈️ Make Paper Planes Together
One piece of paper. Hours of fun.Level up:- colour them in- add stickers- make a runway- have competitions- throw from high places- make a hanger for them to rest in...
Are you Triggered by Messy Play?
Triggered?You're not alone. I've heard so many parents say that messy play triggers them, whether it be the worry of it getting on the furniture or the beautiful colours being...
Play Idea: 2 Ingredient Cloud Dough
Messy is best! You can make cloud dough out of stuff you probably already have in your house, it smells delicious and it keeps for ages. Throw some cornflour in...
Vehicle Play
Who had more fun? Jon and I creating this or the kids finding it first thing this morning?!? The jury's out, but it DID give us a good half hour...
Easy Posting Game
Play, develop fine motor skills and hand eye coordination with stuff you already have at home. 👌 this is an amazing activity for out and about. Need to keep your...
Bubble Snakes
Just don't get food colouring all over your hands and face!All you need is: an empty bottle a baby wipe tape or an elastic band dish soap water I mixed...
2 Ingredient Cloud Dough
This can be whipped up in 5 minutes and it makes for hours of play. Add some tools from your kitchen like whisks and forks and your zaziplays wooden knife...
Treasure Hunt
We do this so often for our 3 year old - they’re so easy to throw together and the best bit is that you can use the same hunt again...
Turning Recycling into Play
This play idea just keeps on giving. I poked holes in an empty dishwashing powder bottle and gave Etta a tub of cotton buds. What could have just been recycling...
Ice Breaker
Here’s your cue to freeze your toys and hand your toddler a mallet. August LOVED this activity and it kept him occupied for ages being an “Ice archeologist”. We explored...
3 Step Recipe for a Super Fun Play Tray
Don't over think it.There are some amazing ideas out there for fun, educational play tray set ups but MANNN they can make you feel inferior.Most of us don't have the...
Water Beads Sensory Play
Sensory play is such a great wind-down before bedtime. I cracked these out at 6.30pm for my toddler and we enjoyed them for a solid 45 minutes before the bedtime...
Make Cleaning Fun!
Just like children are more likely to learn language around things they're interested in, they're also more likely to do tasks if their interests are woven into the narrative.Sometimes tidying...
Spray and Play
When I need to clean, this is what I do. August LOVES a spray bottle but he can get a bit liberal with it indoors, so I give him free...
Quick Play Idea for a Hot Day
Some super quick and easy play for you today. It’s great to explore ice on a hot day but honestly - this was a few weeks ago when it was...
End of the Day Sensory Play
Quick sensory bin set up whilst I cooked tea tonight. My toddler was tired from Preschool and was a bit dis regulated - sensory play is always helpful for calming...
Palaeontologist Play
Quick play idea for you. You don’t have to be a top artist to draw something your kid is into in chalk! Doesn’t have to be bones - try cars...
Sensory Tray: Lentils and Rice
.It was almost an emergency because the toddlers were getting bored and reckless! I found half a bag of rice and some lentils and dumped them in the tray with...
Painting Rocks
If you don't have this in your area then start it! Find some rocks and paint them then hide them in public places. People of all ages (but mostly kids!)...
