Nov 23

Nov 23 Is Nature play for Babies?

Sarah Clarkson

adventure, babies, mud play, nature, outdoor play, risk, tree, water play

There are so many ways to begin nurturing a connection with Nature…from the earliest days with a new baby.

Nov 4

Nov 4 Printing with Tetra Paks

Bec Wilson

art, colour, creativity, craft, drawing, Fine motor skills, painting, printmaking, recycling, scissor, sensory, shapes, water play

Get a bit creative with an ink pad and recycling tetra paks, along with amazing art you might even make some wrapping paper.

Oct 17

Oct 17 Magic Mixtures

Sarah Clarkson

adventure, art, babies, colour, creativity, family, Fine motor skills, fun, games, motor skills, mud play, nature, outdoor play, play, pre-schoolers, Science, sensory, toddlers, water play

Whether it be a “magic potion”, “soup” or a pot of “tea”, children are so captivated by mixing things together. Here are some ideas to help you create a space where your child can play with magic mixtures.

Aug 30

Aug 30 Little Outdoor Explorers

Sarah Clarkson

adventure, babies, creativity, family, Fine motor skills, fun, games, heavy work, motor skills, mud play, nature, outdoor play, pre-schoolers, risk, sensory, toddlers, water play

Viewing your child as an "explorer" can allow space for joyous and captivating play. Here are some ideas to help you "explore" this approach.

Jan 23

Jan 23 Making Oobleck

Sarah Clarkson

adventure, craft, creativity, family, Fine motor skills, finger play, fun, games, Kitchen adventures, mud play, outdoor play, play, pre-schoolers, Science, sensory, toddlers, water play

Have you heard of oobleck? It’s a very cheap activity. Not quite a liquid, not quite a solid and a lot of fun to play with.

Sep 20

Sep 20 Nature Play Tool Kit - Outdoor Adventures Part One

Sarah Clarkson

adventure, babies, creativity, family, Fine motor skills, fun, motor skills, nature, outdoor play, play, pre-schoolers, toddlers, tree, water play

It’s holiday time, you might be heading away camping or off for a day-trip. What can you pack in your bag to be sure you’re prepared for an outdoor adventure with your kids?

Mar 14

Mar 14 Back to Basics with Nature

Sarah Clarkson

babies, Bugs, creativity, family, fun, mud play, nature, outdoor play, play, pre-schoolers, sensory, toddlers, water play

After many years of working with children and families in Nature, it is often the most basic things that are the most memorable and fun.

May 30

May 30 A nice cup of tea

Sarah Clarkson

babies, breakfast, dinner, food, fun, games, Kitchen adventures, mud play, nature, outdoor play, party, play, pre-schoolers, Science, toddlers, water play, family

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.

Mar 19

Mar 19 Busy little hands

Sarah Clarkson

art, Autumn, babies, colour, creativity, dinner, family, Easter, food, fruit, fun, games, Kitchen adventures, motor skills, nature, outdoor play, play, pre-schoolers, senses, sensory, toddlers, vegetables, water play

How we can create appealing opportunities for busy little hands to touch, grab, poke, pour, twist and squeeze.

Dec 11

Dec 11 Outdoor Muddy Play Essentials - PART TWO

Sarah Clarkson

art, babies, Christmas, colour, family, finger play, fun, games, motor skills, mud play, nature, outdoor play, painting, party, play, pre-schoolers, Science, sensory, senses, shapes, Spring, toddlers, toys, water play

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.

Dec 11

Dec 11 Outdoor Muddy Play Essentials - PART ONE

Sarah Clarkson

babies, Christmas, construction, creativity, family, finger play, games, motor skills, mud play, nature, outdoor play, play, pre-schoolers, recycling, senses, sensory, toddlers, toys, water play, fun

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!

Aug 23

Aug 23 Circuit breakers

Amelia Carroll

family, nature, outdoor play, song, water play

Staying at home more than usual at the moment can be both a positive and negative, depending on the day! Here is a couple of things I find act as a reset, or ‘circuit breaker’ as I like to call it, for the days you need to reset the mood and find the joy.