The phrase ‘learning through play’ is now said so often that I worry its powerful meaning has become diluted. I … More
Category: Quick Play Ideas
These ideas take five minutes or less to set up and cover all areas of learning and development.
Little Red Riding Hood’s Flowers
We have had a fabulous time learning through play over the last couple of weeks. Today we read the story … More
Colour Cooking (Toddler Play)
Little Miss G has been feeling unwell this week and today was probably her worst day so far but this … More
Easter Toddler Floating and Sinking Discovery
A really easy discovery bath game for toddler. Just a note to say, I am very conscious about putting photo’s … More
My Handbag (An alternative version to a treasure basket)
G is a lover of a handbag… Mummy’s, Grandma’s, a random stranger… any will do! Let’s hope she just enjoys … More
Mixed Age Box Play
I’m yet to meet a child who doesn’t enjoy a good rummage in a box, opening and closing lids and … More
Spring Time Printing Art (Mixed Aged Activity)
Such a simple activity to set up but J has only just put it away after about two hours play! … More
Mixed Age Investigation
As stated last week, not only have I had lots or requests for mixed age activities but I too need … More
Precious Play Tool Kit
I had a request earlier this week for a run down of the sorts of things I have tucked away … More
Story Telling Baskets (Mixed Age Activity)
We use these baskets on a regular basis for story telling as they are easy to pull out and play … More