At First Steps in Nature we just love to create a Muddy Cake in celebration of a birthday…or just because the day is fun and the mud inspires us. But this activity is about a whole lot more than just fun, muddy play…
All tagged fine motor skills
Brick Factory
A game of endless fun, using fine and gross motor skills and heavy work, for a cycle of making, drying and smashing mud bricks.
Making Oobleck
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.
Playing at cupcakes
The simplest ideas can spark the sweetest creative play.
Gumnut babies
Gather some gumnuts to spark some crafty play.
Kids in the Kitchen - Part One
Cooking with kids. Does this make you think “giant mess” or “a whole lot of fun”? Part One is to inspire you to get prepared and bravely include your child/ren in kitchen adventures.
Crafts to warm up little fingers
To keep little fingers moving offer some cosy craft materials.
Squish it
Bring some colour into your child’s day, with paintings that start with a simple blob!
Snip, snip, snowflakes!
Let the wintery weather inspire you to get crafty with your kids
Is something fishy going on at your place?
When days seem long, go fishing with the kids…
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.
Busy little hands
How we can create appealing opportunities for busy little hands to touch, grab, poke, pour, twist and squeeze.
Doing dough
Playdough is fun, creative and simple to make. If you haven’t got a fresh batch handy it’s time to whip one up.
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!
Small Joys - Shapes in Nature
What shapes can your family find on an outdoor discovery adventure?
Cutting with Scissors
Cutting with scissors is an important life-skill. Here’s a summary of the stages your child will pass through as they learn to master a pair of scissors.
Sensory development through play!
Play that celebrates the senses is a fun way for children to learn about themselves and the world around them.
Building strength in little hands
Fun and easy activities to help build and support your child’s hand strength in preparation for handwriting in the future.