Spring Round-Up
Play invitations, outdoor play, printable resources & more!
Just before I head down to Wales for the Easter Holidays, I want to share a round-up of 10 Spring themed blogs that have been published on This Playful Home recently.
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Included in this round-up:
30 Days of Outdoor Play
5 Simple Ideas for the Easter Holidays
Spring Nature Treasure Hunt
9 Pre-Writing activities
Garden playdough
A quick start guide to mud kitchens
4 reasons your child isn’t playing independently
Spring Ideas for Families
Frog themed sensory play
Spring scavenger hunt
30 Days of Outdoor Play
Spring is officially here and the clocks go forward this weekend. Although the prospect of an hour less in bed on Mother’s Day is a bit of a downer, it also brings with it the possibility of more time for outdoor adventures.
5 Simple Play Ideas for the Easter Holidays
It’s the Easter Holidays here in the UK and whilst we have an Easter egg hunt (or two) planned, the two week break is also the perfect time to get crafting.
Spring Nature Treasure Hunt
The weather in the UK has been glorious recently, so I decided to create two more spring-themed nature treasure activities.
9 Pre-Writing Activities to try with your Pre-schooler
Pre-writing activities? Just what exactly are they?
Garden Playdough
The weekend is here, and since the weather is glorious, that brings with it plenty of opportunities to play outdoors.
A Quick Start Guide to Mud Kitchen Play
One of my all-time favourite ways to encourage authentic, independent play is to get outside. Why? Because I can almost guarantee that my children will gravitate towards the 'mud kitchen' for a daily dose of imaginative play. Whether they are making a potion or 'food' there's always some way to get creative with play whilst outdoors.
4 Reasons Your Child Isn't Playing Independently
When it comes to play, one of the questions I get asked the most is, 'Why won't my child play independently?' It is a real source of anxiety and concern because it also adds to the parental load.
Spring Ideas for Families
Spring is one of my favourite seasons. With the flowers blooming and signs of new life everywhere, it's the perfect time to get outside and spend more time in nature.
Frog themed sensory play for World Frog Day
I’m kind of obsessed with frogs. So when I was scrolling socials this morning and saw that it was World Frog Day, I knew I had to put a quick activity together for when the children finished school.
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Spring is officially here and with that, a real chance to explore the outdoors. Whilst it’s beneficial to get children outdoors in all weathers, Spring brings the opportunity to get outside for longer and (hopefully) without the need to wear layers and layers of waterproof clothing!