I cannot believe 2012 has flown by so fast and here we are again – time for my end of year round up posts! Over the next few days I will be sharing some of the most popular posts from Childhood 101 this year, starting today with some playful inspiration perfect for the holidays. 9 […]
Encouraging Independent Play
Since starting kindy Immy has been coming home craving mummy-time. “Come play with me, Mama,” has become a common refrain both in the afternoons after I pick her up and on non-kindy days. While I do spend time playing with her, I know that it is important for her to be able to play independently […]
Our Everyday Play: Loose Parts for Creative & Imaginative Play
Matchsticks and story stones I am a big fan of open ended toys, toys that allow a child to respond in a myriad of spontaneous, unstructured ways. Fortunately these resources don’t have to be expensive. In fact, a collection of everyday bits and bobs can provide preschoolers with hours of creative and imaginative play. A […]
Ideas for Discovery Boxes & Treasure Baskets for Babies, Toddlers & Bigger Kids
When I first saw Anna of The Imagination Tree share her ideas for discovery boxes I thought, “Wow, that is such a great idea,” I love how wonderful they are for encouraging creative and sensory, open ended play! Today she is sharing some fabulous ideas for discovery boxes and treasure baskets to appeal to children […]
Issue 2 of Play Grow Learn is here! Because Play Matters.
Looking for fresh, fabulous ideas for playtime at your house? For just $4 you can instantly download Issue 2 of Play Grow Learn, which includes 55 full colour pages of playful inspiration from contributors from all around the world. Bursting with ideas for playing inside and outside, with activities for active kids, creative kids, imaginative […]
Playopedia Picks: It’s A Colourful Day
Whether it be Spring or Fall in your corner of the world, both of these seasons are celebrate colour! So here are some colourful play ideas to keep you playing… Chalk Drawing on Black Paper Colour Me Happy Autumn Leaves Bathtub Puffy Paint Create Your Own Sensory Tub Chalk Painting Butterflies Flutter By Making Autumn […]
Q is for Quiet Play Activities
As Immy has been transitioning from nap time to quiet time I have been mentally collecting ideas for activities that she can play with quietly and independently. How long a child will play independently with any of the ideas listed below will be influenced by their age, development, interest in the activity and how used […]
Play Grow Learn. Because Play Matters.
Unsurprisingly, the results of the recent reader survey were all about play! Nature play. Toddler play activities. Independent play activities. Construction, spatial play, vigorously active games. Outdoor play ideas. More ideas for creative activities. Advice for encourages my children to learn through play/activities/projects. Engage and encourage children to play using good old fashioned equipment. Ideas […]
But My Child Doesn’t Like to Play ____
Do you sometimes cruise around the blogosphere, inspired by the great play and activity ideas and think… “That’s a great idea but my child doesn’t like to play ____” Fill in the blank! Most children do have preferred ways of playing. In our house it is definitely imaginative or creative play that proves most popular. […]
Playopedia Picks: Play Ideas for BIG Kids
With children all over the world on school holidays or Summer break, this week’s Playopedia Picks are ideas to keep the bigger kids happy and playing the day away. Get moving with Pool Noodle Hockey Make Paper Bead Necklaces Make a chatterbox or cootie catcher Alphabet Secret Agent Hot Rock Art Adding, Subtraction, Division – […]
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