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Outdoor Activities, Invitations & Play Ideas From Early Years Educators

Outdoor Activities, Invitations & Play Ideas From Early Years Educators

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Are you bored with your outdoor play, learning environment or program?  The collection of outdoor activities, invitations and play ideas…
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Playful Learning Experiences with Leaves and Seeds

Playful Learning Experiences with Leaves and Seeds

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Do you find adding nature play activities with materials like seeds and leaves difficult because you are overthinking how to…
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Sensory Play With Sand Trays and Tubs

Sensory Play With Sand Trays and Tubs

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Want some new ideas to reignite interest in sand play but don’t want to take up the whole backyard or…
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Easy Ideas for Dramatic and Imaginative Play

Easy Ideas for Dramatic and Imaginative Play

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When we plan for and initiate opportunities for dramatic and imaginative play it delivers many benefits for children and also…
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Stress Free Alternatives to Children’s Online Learning

Stress Free Alternatives to Children’s Online Learning

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Does the thought of preparing for children’s online learning leave you feeling anxious or the amount of time they are…
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Making A Worm Farm With Children – Inspiration & Ideas

Making A Worm Farm With Children – Inspiration & Ideas

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Ever thought about making a worm farm with children but not sure where to start or what the possible learning…
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10 Small World Invitations To Play That Inspire Early Learning

10 Small World Invitations To Play That Inspire Early Learning

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Setting up small world invitations to play (which of course leads to learning) can be a simple way to ‘prompt’…
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DIY Toys for Babies & Toddlers

DIY Toys for Babies & Toddlers

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Looking for a little inspiration to make your own DIY toys for babies and toddlers? If you have been thinking you…
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Simple Ideas for Nature Play

Simple Ideas for Nature Play

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If you want to add more opportunities for nature play to your early learning environments, start with these simple ideas from educators!

Outdoor Play Areas – Part 4 – Incorporating Sustainability

Outdoor Play Areas – Part 4 – Incorporating Sustainability

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Finding ways to incorporate sustainability into outdoor play environments for children can seem a difficult or overwhelming process when doing…
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Make your own resources for Play. Recycle. Upcycle. Create!

Make your own resources for Play. Recycle. Upcycle. Create!

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Looking for a little inspiration to make your own resources for play? If you need some more learning resources or…
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Natural Outdoor Play Areas – Part 3 Overcoming Challenges

Natural Outdoor Play Areas – Part 3 Overcoming Challenges

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Designing outdoor play spaces for children can seem a difficult process when doing it yourself, even if you are just…
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Jodie
Hi, I'm Jode, Mum to twins and a teen, and an early childhood educator.
I love to share ideas & resources for play based learning
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