Climb a tree. Make mud pies. Build a fort. Invent a game that lasts for days. Play in the rain. Camp out on the trampoline. How many of these do you remember doing as a child? Now look at the list again any tell me, when was the last time your children had a chance […]
Games for Kids: How to Play Tails
There are so many fun types of tag or chasey games! This game of Tails Tag requires children to be quick on their feet, and thinking on the offense and the defense at the same time! It’s a great active game for kids, with the potential to burn plenty of excess energy in a short […]
5 Nature Play Outings Kids Will Love
Today Caprice of Perth Kidz joins us to share five great nature play outings that your kids will love…with hand-picked suggestions that Perth-based families will love. 1. Visit a nature based playground Jump online and research nature based playgrounds in your local area. Look for playgrounds featuring natural elements, such as opportunities for water and […]
8 Quick-to-Prepare Classic Play Ideas for Preschoolers
One thing I keep reminding myself is that my 3 year old doesn’t need difficult or complicated play ideas. She’s 3 and it’s the simple, classic play ideas that she likes best! So today I am sharing eight classic play ideas that each take less than 10 minutes to prepare. They’re fun for preschoolers and […]
50+ Nature Inspired Play & Learning Ideas
Did you know April 22nd is Earth Day? Earth Day provides the perfect opportunity to talk to our children about the natural environment and their place within it. The more children spend time outdoors, experiencing the natural environment and the balance of nature, the more likely it is that they will grow up to be […]
Gardening with Kids: A Review of The Garden Classroom
Blogging has been such an exciting adventure for me (wow, can you believe I have been doing this for 6 years now!) and along the way I have made some wonderful online friends, including NurtureStore blogger and now author, Cathy James. Cathy has just released her first book – The Garden Classroom: Hands-On Activities in […]
Alphabet Games: ABC Water Play Park
Today we welcome our newest contributor, Jodie of Growing Book by Book, with a fabulous idea for combining water play with the alphabet! My 2 and 4 year-old boys love to play in the water. They are each at different stages of learning the alphabet and sounds so this alphabet water activity was a perfect […]
Fun Summer Activity Ideas for Toddlers & Preschoolers
Ice blocks, sprinklers, sand and swimming –it must be summer! Today we are sharing a bunch of fun summer activity ideas to enjoy with the small people in your life – they’re perfect for toddlers and preschoolers but (just quietly!) your school aged kids are sure to want to play too! 1. Summer Sensory Bins […]
Games for Kids: How to Play Red Light, Green Light
Red Light, Green Light is a great group game for getting kids moving, encouraging children to listen and respond with careful concentration and controlled movements. While many children think that the fastest child is sure to win, it is those who are sure and steady on their feet that have the best chance. Here’s how […]
5 Nature Inspired Christmas Projects
In this post regular contributor, Debi Huang of Go Explore Nature shares five fabulous nature inspired Christmas projects. If your family is like mine, the holidays are filled with family traditions. Every year, we look forward to baking holiday cookies, watching Christmas movies and going to see outdoor lights displays in our neighborhood. We also […]
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