on February 2nd, 2011%
I’ve just read the BBC Education article which was published yesterday about a survey into how much TV and screen time children have. It’s reported that the average child in the UK watches more than two and a half hours of T.V. a day. Does this match what happens in your house?
It certainly doesn’t reflect our . . . → Read More: Do your children watch too much TV?
on December 16th, 2010%
We make stained glass gingerbread every year because they’re so pretty and smell wonderful. Use this tutorial from our archive of Christmas play ideas to make them. They look beautiful hanging on the Christmas tree with the tree lights shining through, and also look great hanging in . . . → Read More: Stained glass gingerbread
on December 7th, 2010%
This edition of the Go Play! Showcase features the irresistable ideas Sherry and Donna use in their pre-school on the outskirts of Melbourne, Australia. They’re passionate about play based learning and their blog is full of inspiration.
Tell us about yourself
We have been friends for over 20 years and have worked together for the last . . . → Read More: Go Play! Showcase: Irresistable Ideas for Play Based Learning
on October 12th, 2010%
Halloween Memory Game
This is a good game to play at a Halloween party, espcially if you need a little sitting down time amidst all the monster giddiness!
You need to make a set of Halloween playing cards: two copies of each picture. You can use printed clipart pictures, photos . . . → Read More: Halloween party game
on September 25th, 2010%
Science doesn’t start at high school with Bunsen burners and litmus paper. Babies, toddlers and pre-school are natural scientists, exploring and testing out their world. Creating a play-friendly environment and giving them time to investigate what catches their interest is the first step towards developing enquiring minds. Try these ideas for more child friendly . . . → Read More: Pre-school science ideas
on September 23rd, 2010%
Welcome back to the Play Academy community – come and add your link.
It’s Friday again! If you’re heading into the weekend and wondering how to amuse the kids then this is the place to swap ideas and find inspiration.
This week we’ve been inspired by the mega bloks competition . . . → Read More: The Play Academy #8

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