The Simple Play :: complex learning series is a special month of play-based learning ideas from NurtureStore. We’re going back to basics and putting play at the heart of childhood. The philosophy is to offer space, time and opportunity for simple play, to encourage our children’s creativity, enjoyment and complex learning.
Click through on each link below to get a boost of playful-inspiration ~ fun ideas you can use with your children, as part of a focused month of play, or whenever you need some new ideas.
How YOU join in with #simpleplay
Join us! Try one, a few or all of the days’ activities with us. Take a photo and share with us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter using #simpleplay.
1. water play
2. ice play
3. paint
4. build a den
5. glue
6. loose parts
7. small worlds
8. treasure hunt
9. nature walk
10. play dough
11. baking
12. puppets
13. story books
14. role play and dressing up
15. sensory tubs
16. big roll of paper
17. cardboard box
18. chalk
19.blocks
20. junk models
Join in and play along!
1. Print your copy of the simple play planning chart
2. Share your photos with us on Facebook and Instagram using #simpleplay
3. Get your weekly copy of my free Play Planner. Pop your email address in the box below and I’ll send you your copy.
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