Taking a moment to reflect on the wonderful small children we share our life with, and the truly astonishing amount that is learnt and accomplished over the space of a year
All in play
Magic Mixtures
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.
Messy Eaters
When it comes to feeding time - there are so many reasons to embrace the mess!
A messy, fun and easy painting activity
Making a beautiful mess with this easy flower printing activity
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.
DIY Band
Make some fun musical memories with a DIY band! Great for play date activities and bonding with the family
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!
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.
Nature Play Tool Kit - Outdoor Adventures Part One
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?
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.
A fine balance
How do you know when to step in and help your child and when to step back and let them learn for themselves?
The best shoes are NO shoes
Even better than taking your little one’s shoes off is never putting them on in the first place!
Back to Basics with Nature
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.
Paper pizzas with the lot
Watch little fingers get busy with some pretend cooking.
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.
Finding your way in challenging times
An offer of hope for a challenging time.