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10 Easy Play Ideas for Kids Using a Light Table/Panel
Colourful and fun invitations to explore light, colour and more on a light table or light panel. Light tables/panels are such a terrific resource to explore, play and learn about light, colour and much more. They bring a sense of wonder and awe to a space, inviting a child to discover, create and learn through play. ⭐️Important for safety - these play ideas are recommended for children ages 3+ as they contain small parts which can be a choking hazard. All these play ideas wer
May 1, 20235 min read


Simple Heart Themed Play Ideas
Two simple, but effective play invitations + 3 free printable heart and rainbow mindfulness colouring pages Welcome to a heart themed...
Feb 11, 20232 min read


Summer Themed Printable Mindfulness Play Mats for Kids
Celebrate the sunny and warm weather with these mindfulness mats that can be used in many ways ... A fun ice-cream play mat with some...
Jan 18, 20234 min read


Inexpensive & Beautiful Materials for Loose Parts Play
Are you looking for ideas for loose parts play items that don't cost a lot? Here are some of our favourites ... An invitation to use coloured loose parts with playdough. There are so many options when it comes to loose parts play for children and most don't cost lots. Read on to find out about some less expensive materials that are perfect for loose parts play and invitations. IMPORTANT: All play ideas shown here were supervised by an adult. Always ensure you actively supervi
Jan 11, 20237 min read


Mix, Stir, Fizz ... It's Time For Potion Play. How to make your own fizzy potions play tray.
Looking for a really fun play idea? Here is an absolute winner! Fizzy flowery potion play! Want to make some fun potions with your...
Nov 9, 20223 min read


11 Fun Spring Themed Play Ideas
Hooray for the arrival of Spring! We are excited for the warmer weather and more sunny days to play. Keep reading to see some fun Spring...
Oct 5, 20225 min read


Mini DIY Pretend Play Food For Imaginative & Small World Play
A fun DIY craft project creating some pretend play food. The perfect addition for imaginative play in the dolls house, with Maileg mice...
Jul 3, 20223 min read


Lucite Cube Play Ideas: Rainbow Sensory Play Tray
Sensory play trays don't need to be complicated. Here is a quick to put together and fun rainbow invitation to play... Simple and fun...
Jun 15, 20223 min read


Loose Parts Play Ideas - Ways We Play With Our Grapat Mandala Pieces
From small worlds, to using them with playdough, read on to see some of the fun ways we play with our Grapat mandala pieces ... Loose...
May 18, 20224 min read


8 Tips For Growing Your Child's Love of Reading At Home
Tips for how we inspire a love of reading in our home + some unicorn bookish themed playdough play. Growing a Lifelong Love of Reading...
Apr 29, 20225 min read


Yellow Loose Parts Play - A Fun and Cheerful Playdough Invitation
An easy and playful learning idea this week about the colour yellow and feelings too! An Invitation to Play This was a fun little yellow...
Apr 9, 20223 min read


Mermaid Water & Sand Play Tray + Fun & Easy DIY Watercolour Shells
Here is a FUN & SIMPLE craft and play idea, that your child will enjoy making and playing with! This week I am sharing a very fun and...
Mar 27, 20224 min read
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