Maps are a wonderful invitation to discover a new place, full of adventures and possibilities! Here are five ways you can use maps for storytelling, language skills, and reading activities.
Outdoor imaginary play using chalk
Set up some outdoor imaginary play using chalk to great a play town with unlimited possibilities!
Up! from blocks to rockets
Alphabet Road Track Busy Bag
This alphabet road track busy bag idea from Emma at Adventures of Adam, which is part of our ABCs and 123s series, is such a fun way for children who love cars to learn about letters and numbers too.
Alphabet Road Track Busy Bag
How to make a cardboard box boat craft
A simple junk model craft idea to make a cardboard box boat, along with some pirate themed play ideas.
How to make a cardboard box boat
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Make a sailing boat
The girls hatched a plan as our holiday in Anglesey approached. They wanted to make a sailing boat they could sail in the rock pools on the beach. B’s been reading Why The Whales Came by Michael Morpurgo and really wanted to make a sailing boat herself – a wooden one, which would really float. So we did!
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Activities for toddlers :: imaginary play
We’re mid-way through our special series on activities for toddlers. If you’ve been following along with us you’ll have already seen our ideas for sensory play, arts and craft and math games. Today we’re all about imaginary play, with ideas for setting up a shop, going camping in your playroom, and hosting a posh tea party. We also have ideas for children who love dinosaurs, pirates and dens.
