Apr 19

Apr 19 Heavy work

alphabet, art, Autumn, babies, colour, construction, creativity, dance, family, fun, games, motor skills, mud play, nature, outdoor play, play, pre-schoolers, Science, senses, sensory, shapes, toddlers, 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.

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.

Feb 8

Feb 8 Doing dough

Liz McGrath

art, craft, creativity, motor skills

Playdough is fun, creative and simple to make. If you haven’t got a fresh batch handy it’s time to whip one up.

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 27

Aug 27 Building strength in little hands

Guest blogger

art, babies, craft, finger play, games, motor skills, pre-schoolers, toddlers, toys

Fun and easy activities to help build and support your child’s hand strength in preparation for handwriting in the future.

'little bluebirds' is a collection of creative ideas for you to share with your growing little bluebird

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