Making a station in the yard for the birds to collect materials from for nest building
All in construction
Fishy friends
The simplest shapes can make a great canvas for kids’ creativity.
Curious butterflies
Curious kids & colourful crafts are a perfect combination.
Spiky, but sweet
Let nature inspire some easy crafting
Paper pizzas with the lot
Watch little fingers get busy with some pretend cooking.
I spy
What can your child spot through their home-made binoculars?
Is something fishy going on at your place?
When days seem long, go fishing with the kids…
Simple puppet making... you've got it in the bag!
Transform a paper bag into a simple puppet, and watch the theatre unfold.
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.
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 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!
Coffee cup consequences
I’m keen to use my reusable coffee cup again, but in the meantime here are some crafty ideas for any disposable cups you may collect.
Small Joys - Shapes in Nature
What shapes can your family find on an outdoor discovery adventure?
Small joys - Puddle splashing
Today’s small joy—-puddles! Jump in and you’ll discover that there are endless ways to enjoy a small pool of water…
Creativity on a plate!
Tricky days call for happy distractions. What can your kids make from a paper plate?
Free as a bird
When problems are big and overwhelming, it can be helpful to look for comfort in small things around us.
Rainbows in the Kitchen
With so many people stuck at home in Australia joining the Rainbow Trail, what a great opportunity to join in by bringing the rainbow inside too.
Celebrating the connections we miss
In strange times it’s positive to reflect on the things that connect us.
Little Scientists
Inside babies and children there is an overwhelming desire to play, to experience and to make sense of themselves and their world. They’re all little scientists!