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.
All tagged leaves
A messy, fun and easy painting activity
Making a beautiful mess with this easy flower printing activity
Turning over a new leaf
Let Autumn inspire you with some more crafty ideas.
Climbing Trees
There is a lot of joy to be had when climbing trees…but it may not be that simple for your family. Read on for ideas on balancing the benefits and risks of tree climbing for your child/ren.
Nests
Nests are everywhere at the moment! Here are 3 ideas to incorporate “nests” into your family play this week and beyond.
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.
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.
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!
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…
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!
Rainbow Rice
Making and playing with Rainbow Rice is a fantastic activity for the whole family!
Autumn leaves are falling
There are so many games to play with whirling, twirling, falling leaves. Here are five ideas to inspire you to take the kids outside and join the fun.
It's berry picking season
Picking berries is a classic childhood adventure that is fun for all ages, can be shared with friends and is delicious to boot.
Little Treasures (Part 2)
Here are 3 easy and effective ways to display your child’s special nature collection.
Mud Faces
A super-fun outdoor game that captivates the adults too!
Water Painting
An easy-to-set-up, relatively non-messy activity for all ages.
7 tips to get your family eating more vegetables - Part One
Planning, shopping, preparing and eating healthy food can be complicated! Don’t despair, there are plenty of possibilities to increase your vegetable consumption. Here are 7 tips to get you started.