As I write this it is a beautiful, sunny Winter’s afternoon. Through the open doors I can hear the sounds of children next door playing outside – the loud, exaggerated counting and giggles associated with a good, old fashioned game of Hide and Seek. It is the perfect sound to accompany this sunny day and […]
How to Play Hopscotch
Get moving with this classic game with our simple instructions for how to play hopscotch! Includes fun variations, including speed hopscotch that older players are sure to love. How to Play Hopscotch Number of players: 1+ Recommended Age: 4+ years Equipment needed: A marked grid on hard ground (more details below) and a small marker […]
21 Classic, Old School Yard Games for Kids
Looking for ideas for encouraging your children to spend more time playing outdoors? Check out this collection of 21 classic old school yard games. These are old fashioned games that have stood the test of time, and they’re great for families, schools & community groups, and we might just have included a few, newer twists […]
7 Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunts
These unique ideas for outdoor scavenger hunts make discovering nature fun and engaging. Great for use with schools, families and community groups, this collection of ideas includes free, printable scavenger hunts alongside hands-on ideas that are super engaging for all ages, but especially your littlest hunters! 7 Fun Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Neighborhood Scavenger Hunt: Take […]
How to Play Four Square or Handball: Games for Kids
Four Square (also known as Handball) is a fun and popular game with groups of children in middle grades through to high school, primarily due to its simple equipment requirements, easy rules of play and the game requirement for 4+ players – making it a great choice for groups of children who wish to play […]
50+ Awesome Staycation Ideas for Kids: Screen Free Fun at Home!
Inside: Be prepared for fun at-home with these 50 staycation ideas for kids when you’re home on holidays. Great for school age kids. We are on countdown to school finishing, the change of pace will be sooooooo welcome when it arrives! Whilst I love my children to have lots of free time to just play […]
Alphabet Scavenger Hunt Printable for Kids
Heading out on a scavenger hunt is a great way to engage kids with active learning and this printable Alphabet Scavenger Hunt is super useful as it can be completed indoors or outdoors! Simply print a copy of the Alphabet Hunt printable (instructions for download can be found at the bottom of this post), decide […]
101 Things To Do Outside: A Fun Printable Poster
Our 101 Ways to Play Outside poster has had a facelift! The poster lists 101 simple ideas for outdoor fun and play in your very own backyard or neighbourhood park and they only require the simplest of equipment – if any. I suggest printing it out for display in your home …it makes an awesome […]
45 Things To Do Instead Of Turning On The TV: Printable List of Screen Free Play Ideas
Looking for easy, playful alternatives for those moments when you feel the kids have been switched onto screens for more time than you intended? This list of 45 playful ideas primarily utilises bits and bobs from around your home and it’s great for preschoolers through to those in second or third grade. The list is […]
Halloween Obstacle Course Idea: Don’t Jiggle the Spiders!
This simple Halloween obstacle course idea has been a source of so many laughs with both of my girls since we set it up under our backyard patio! The trick is to travel through the spider web inspired series of obstacles without jiggling the spiders – and each spider is attached to a jingle bell […]
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