We all know that kids benefit from fresh air and the freedom that outdoor play gives them but how do we use outdoor play to develop more than just their physical skills? Here are 5 easy ideas you can implement today to provide QUALITY outdoor activities for kids to promote all areas of development and learning.
Things To Do With Kids On Windy Days
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Blustery days can be so exciting for kids! Don’t just fly a kite! There are so many great fun things to do with kids on windy days that develop their observational, thinking and problem solving skills too.
The CUTEST Mini Tissue Paper Tassel Garlands
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Love colour? Love cuteness? Love bright and cheerful? You’re going to adore our mini Tissue Paper Tassel Garlands. No home should be without them! Seriously, they are super fun and easy to make and just great for decorating kids bedrooms, parties and even the garden.
Jolly Sunshine Wand
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This Sunshine Wand is such a bright and cheerful Summer craft for the kids and a great way to encourage movement and self expression.
How To Make A Paper Boat
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We had great fun sailing boats and having mud fights! Follow our simple video tutorial to make your own paper boat. A fantastic activity to encourage both creativity and scientific learning about density and buoyancy.
Easy Kids Crafts – Wind Socks
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We love quick and easy kids crafts and these up-cycled Christmas Wind Socks are just that. They look really pretty are are such fun to whirl and twirl around outside on a cold winter day.
Gardening Fun
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The children have had a super time in the garden planting up window boxes as part of MoneySuperMarket’s #KidsGrowWild Challenge.
Build An Igloo STEM Challenge
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HOW TO BUILD AN IGLOO? Give kids the opportunity to explore and test their ideas, evaluate and problem solve with this Winter build an igloo STEM challenge.