Here are five easy ways of using the humble balloon to develop those muscles and co-ordination and have some fun at the same time…
5 Best Toys
Traditional options such as building bricks, dolls, etc are still the best children’s toys and here’s why…
5 Simple Games to Play on a Bike
Riding a bike is more than getting from A to B, especially for kids, and here are 5 ideas to get them started…
5 Good Reasons To Encourage Activity
For children, nothing beats playing outdoors for developing their brains and burning off excess energy…
Imaginative Play “But No one Taught Us How To Imagine”
We are told that imaginative play is best for kid’s development but who’s teaching them how to ‘imagine’?
The Most Hated Toys
Plastic toys don’t age well, they lose their shine, their colours change (and not in a good way) and they become brittle. They don’t look enticing, just rather – soulless.
Imaginative Play. 4 Ways To Ruin Playtime
We all understand the importance of imaginative play but adults can unintentionally undermine its value by imposing their own values…
Which Play Personality Are You?
Stuart Brown MD and founder of the National Institute for Play has identified 8 play personalities that develop over time as we develop strong preferences for certain types of play.
To Play or Not to Play? That Is The Question!
There is mounting concern that play is being reduced in favour of structured-time and academic subjects, even with children in Early Years.
Is Imaginative Play Being Eroded?
Is traditional children’s play under threat from computer games, smartphones and tablets?
Farm Play Theme
A play theme inspired by our lovely outing to Amners Farm lambing day. If you get a chance to visit your local farm I would highly recommend it.
Ideas for garden play in winter
Winter can feel like a long time cooped up indoors, especially with children. However, there should be no reason children can’t play outside still.
Kid’s Play
I have been reading around the subject of play, this is what I have discovered…
How to Play and Learn with Water Beads
I have read lots of other people’s posts about water bead play, so I thought it was about time we tried.
Let’s Go Fly a Kite
Last weekend, the sun came out for a change and I thought, how about taking the kite hubby got for his birthday which we haven’t tried yet. So, let’s go fly a kite.
Free play versus homework
Free play versus homework is a battle that goes on each week. Should young children be given homework every week?
The Benefits of Outside Play for Children
There are benefits to kids of using technology but they shouldn’t become dependent upon it; playing outside has benefits too and as a parent I do all I can to encourage it…
Observing Children Play
Maybe I’m biased, but I find it fascinating how children interact with furniture as they play and relax.