Category: Play Ideas

1. The Benefits of Bookish Play and using Story Sacks

   Posted on 5:00pm Friday 16th Oct 2020

   The Benefits of Bookish Play and using Story Sacks

   
   Written by Sheila O’Reilly
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   Bookish play is a wonderful way of introducing books to your little one and will generally keep their attention for much longer than just reading the story.  Children love to play! Fun and interactive activities based on their story book can spark their imagination and really bring a story to life.

    

2. Nature Play Outdoors

   Posted on 12:00pm Thursday 1st Oct 2020

   Nature Play Outdoors 

    

   Written by Sheila O’Reilly

   www.instagram.com/rascals_and_rainbows

    

   Outdoor play is such an important part of childhood and there is nothing my girls love more than getting outside to play and explore.

   Playing outdoors gives children the opportunity to exercise, develop stamina, strengthen gross motor muscles, takes risks, appreciate nature and much more.

    

   We have definitely acquired a new found appreciation of simple nature play since the arrival of Covid-19 and Lockdown in March. Much more time has been spent playing in parks and forests through Spring, Summer and now into Autumn this year and we have enjoyed observing the seasonal changes too.

    

   

    

    

3. Play Ideas for the Lock down

   Posted on 12:00pm Sunday 5th Apr 2020

   Play Ideas for the Lockdown

   The weather has been really kind to us this week, so we have enjoyed being at home and spending some quality time with the kids. It is a strange time and nothing we have experienced before so we have all been adjusting. My son is showing some signs of uncertainty so I will try and keep with a bit of routine for him. 

   If you didn't see our last blog - check it out here. However our blog is full of other ideas for play so it it worth having a browse if you need a bit of inspiration

4. Activities at Home

   Posted on 12:00pm Friday 20th Mar 2020

   Activities and Play Ideas at Home

   Over the coming weeks, I will be sharing more activities and play ideas that you can do at home with the kids. My lovely reps have put together some of their favourite play ideas to help us all through this difficult time. Look out for a new blog each week. 

5. Story Sack Ideas to Suit All Budgets

   Posted on 8:00pm Thursday 17th Oct 2019

   Story Sack Ideas to Suit All Budgets

   You can’t beat a good story sack invitation to play and read, and you might have seen our Story Sack Sunday feature each week on social media.  As well as, this week’s Storytime theme to our weekly #WonderPlayDiscover challenge.

   But what is a story sack, and why are they so popular?

6. Ways to Play - Wooden Writing Board

   Posted on 2:00am Wednesday 24th Jul 2019

   Wooden Writing Board available from The Wooden Play Den 

   I love the versatility of open ended toys, but somtimes it can be tricky if you get stuck for ideas. 

   These wipeable wooden writing boards have been a great hit. Each with their own individual grain, they offer a world of opportunity as they can can be reused over and over again.  So many of my lovely customers have shared their play ideas using these boards. I thought I would collect them all together into a blog to share with you for inspiration.