When days seem long, go fishing with the kids…
All in fun
Painting Rocks
A simple activity to play in your own backyard, with whatever you have on hand!
Balancing rocks
Sometimes all you need is a gentle, mindful task. This one is for all but the youngest members of a family.
A nice cup of tea
Sometimes all you need is a nice cup of tea. Whether it’s a real cup, brewed with herbs picked fresh from your garden, or a muddy concoction from your child’s play, a cup of tea can help bring a moment of peace to a busy day.
Nature forts
Resilience, teamwork, imagination, and independence are just some of the joys that can be found inside an nature “cubby house” or fort!
Heavy work
Have you heard of “heavy work”? Let me tell what it is and how you can incorporate it into the daily life of your little ones.
Busy little hands
How we can create appealing opportunities for busy little hands to touch, grab, poke, pour, twist and squeeze.
Paper pizzas & cardboard cookers
Sometimes imaginary play just unfolds, sometimes it needs a spark. Paper pizzas are fun and full of choice.
Hunting for bugs
Stuck at home? You could go on an outside, bug-hunting adventure!
Outdoor Muddy Play Essentials - PART TWO
Here are 3 more ideas for outdoor play equipment that can be cheap, useful, fun and can be played with over and over and over again.
Outdoor Muddy Play Essentials - PART ONE
Christmas presents don’t have to be expensive, nor end up in landfill on Boxing Day. Here are 3 NaturePlay essentials that can be cheap, fun, useful and last a very long time!