We all know how fun swings can be for children…but have you ever tried making your own?
All tagged play
Celebratory Mud Cake
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…
Rug up baby, Let’s go!
Getting yourself outside in the colder months, maybe a hot drink at the cafe, a park crawl or meeting friends.
Mushrooms!
Creating a little bit of wonder and magic with toadstools
Stuck for creative inspiration? Join a toy library!
How joining a toy library has saved me both creatively and financially!
Repurposing Household Objects for Play: Cardboard Boxes by Sally Brown
Our Guest Blogger, Sally Brown, brings to life the joy of the ubiquitous cardboard box
Crafty animal antics
Cheery and cheap animals made from recycled tubes… get crafty with your kids.
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.
Nature forts
Resilience, teamwork, imagination, and independence are just some of the joys that can be found inside an nature “cubby house” or fort!
Busy little hands
How we can create appealing opportunities for busy little hands to touch, grab, poke, pour, twist and squeeze.
Paper pizzas & cardboard cookers
Sometimes imaginary play just unfolds, sometimes it needs a spark. Paper pizzas are fun and full of choice.
Loose-parts play
Using loose-parts such as beads, gum nuts, stones and buttons is a great way to bring life to your child’s play time and allows them to turn simple, every day times into absolutely anything they can imagine!
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.
Picnicking with Teddy Bears
When days feel a bit dull invite some some cuddly friends to a picnic.
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.
Planes, trains & automobiles
Toy cars often have a magnetic appeal, but like all forms of play they have big benefits too.
Running away with pirates!
If these strange times have your family feeling trapped, spark some pretend play to let your kids’ imaginations run free.
Cloud Appreciation
Need to give your mind a rest? take a moment to look up and watch the clouds go by…