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 […]
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 […]
15 Awesome Mud Play Ideas That Kids Love
Whether it be a good, old fashioned mix of sand and water or thick and sticky, clay based earth, mud play is a fabulous way to engage children in good, old fashioned sensory play which is why we’re sharing fifteen awesome mud play ideas that kids LOVE! 15 Fabulously Messy Mud Play Ideas Did you […]
The Simplest DIY Mud Kitchen You Can Make
Sticky, ooey, gooey mud – there’s no denying, most kids love mud play. A mud kitchen is such a great way to get kids playing with mud, but what if you don’t have a lot of garden space or you are concerned about what is in your soil? Well, today we are sharing the simplest […]
Go Outside and Be
In this post Debi Huang of Go Explore Nature reminds us of the importance of regular quiet time spent outdoors – time to just be. It’s no secret that life as a parent today is busy. In most cases, it’s crazy busy. Rare are the times when we stop to allow ourselves to just BE. […]
Planning an Outdoor Play Date With Your Child
In this post regular contributor Debi Huang of Go Explore Nature shares ideas for enjoying an outdoor play date with your kids. My kids are always up for a good play date. Granted, most of these dates involve other kids. But some are reserved just for mom, dad or even grandma. And more often than […]
Small World Play: Magical Gnome Garden
Hello, I am Renee from Adventures at Home with Mum. I am passionate about children learning through play, especially outdoor play and imaginative pretend play, and if you are a regular around this corner of the blogosphere you might remember the Outdoor Play Space: Pirate Hide Away that I shared last year. In Australia we […]
11 Fun Ways to Encourage Your Kids to Play Outdoors
In this guest post Amber Greene of Happy Crafty Family shares some of her family’s favourite ways to play outdoors! I’ve been a mum for almost 20 years and I’ve been a kindergarten teacher for decades but it wasn’t until my own little boys (aged 6 and 1) came along that I truly valued time […]
101 Ways to Play Outdoors Printable Poster
The weather is glorious here in Western Australia at the moment and my girl’s are spending most of their free time outdoors. To celebrate the simple joy of outdoor play I decided to collate 101 fabulous outdoor activities into this printable poster that you are welcome to print and display in your home or early […]
Our Play Space: Outdoor Play Mud Kitchen
This week I am excited to re-introduce the Our Play Space series. Each fortnight you will find an exciting playful space from around the interwebs featured here at Childhood 101 and today we are kicking off with a fabulous outdoor play mud kitchen – just check out the inviting bridge, the fantastic orange storage tubs […]
