10 – 20 mins Fine motor, bilateral coordination, creative, sensory Minimal mess These origami caterpillars are so easy and quick to make, and the game is so simple to follow! Children of all ages will enjoy this game, they can play independently or race against others- its sure to keep kids happy, laughing and busy …
10 – 25 mins Counting, number association, fine motor, creative, directive Minimal mess Easy! Board games offer so many opportunities for early learning. They offer a range of academic and social skills, are great fun, but sometimes can be quite expensive. So why not create your own? Furthermore, personalise your game board and make it …
10 – 20 mins Fine motor, scissor skills, imaginative, creative Minimal mess Requires preparation This DIY cardboard car wash is the perfect little addition for any car lovers play area. Made from recycled items and things you have at home; in a matter of minutes you can create a great little imaginary activity and the …
15 – 25 mins Fine motor, hand-eye coordination, creative, children develop a sense of belonging, community participation Minimal mess Rock paintings are a simple art experience for children and adults alike and so much fun! There is no right or wrong, just room for pure creative expression. Collect rocks when you are out and about, …
15- 20 mins Colour mixing, sensory awarness Messy! Messy, creative and fun- there’s no other words that are needed! Your children will have great fun diving straight into this creative stimulating sensory experience, whilst exploring creativity and colour mixing concepts, all whilst having an absolute hoot of a time! Its quick and easy to set …
20 – 30 mins Imagination, open-ended experience, loose part play. Semi messy This dinosaur terrain is a great addition to your outdoor play environment. Your children will enjoy being part of the creative process inventing and constructing the terrain, whilst enjoying extended periods of time playing with their new play activity once complete. Interactive play …
10- 20 mins Fine motor, scissor skills, imaginative Minimal mess Paper haircuts are a playful way to strengthen fine motor skills and engage children with purposeful scissor skills. The activity is fun to set up, and nurtures creativity. During this experience your child will use their imagination to be a hairdresser, cutting the paper hair …
20 – 35 mins Colour recognition, fine motor, hand eye coordination Minimal mess, Easy set up This sticky rainbow experience is such a fun idea, with minimal mess and endless opportunities! This experience provides opportunities for creative expression, colour recognition, colour mixing, encourages fine motor development and acts as a sensory experience too. My favourite …
10 – 20 mins Patterning, fine motor development, hand eye coordination Minimal mess, Easy set up Drawing with cars is a great way to encourage children to draw with an interactive play approach. During this experience your child will explore creative lines, experiment with design, engage with cause and effect principles, all whilst having great …
20 – 30 mins Patterning, colour recognition, colour mixing, hand eye coordination Messy Painting with cars is a simple activity, yet so effective and so much fun! Its an interactive way of engaging children in the creative arts and focuses on the process of creation, not the end product. Process art provides free exploration with …
