Play Ideas for Early Years

Play is so important for our young children. Coronavirus has changed everything including our children’s normal routines and access to their usual play environments.  Regardless of the back drop it is important to remember that children still want and need to play.  Remember, play and playing provides valuable coping and learning opportunities for children. As children work through their emotions and feelings at this difficult time, play will help them deal with uncertainty, help them relax and importantly allow them to have fun.  

Below are some fantastic website with lots of play ideas for children.

Getting Ready to Learn

https://gettingreadytolearn.co.uk/parents/

Hungry Little Minds

https://hungrylittleminds.campaign.gov.uk

Play Matters

https://www.playboard.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Coronavirus-Play-Matters-More-Than-It-Ever-Did.pdf

Stranmillis College

https://www.stran.ac.uk/ideas-for-active-minds/

BBC

https://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people/activities/zjh8hbk

Learning Through Landscapes

https://www.ltl.org.uk