Playful Childhoods aims to help parents, carers and community groups give children plenty of good opportunities to play – at home and out in the community.
We worked with parents to try to create information and ideas to support:
Here in the blog section of the website, we regularly feature stories from parents and those who work with children, supportive tips and playful ideas, and information about useful resources. From time-to-time we also post guest blog posts.
If there’s anything play related you’d like to see featured in the blog, please get in touch with us and we’ll try our best to make it happen.
Teenagers’ play experiences during lockdown Read more
A child’s play experiences during lockdown in Cardiff Read more
Another storybook about children’s right to play Read more
Read a storybook about children’s right to play Read more
What the Welsh Government guidance says about children's play, playgrounds and childcare Read more
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Celebrating children’s right to play Read more
Play ideas for autumn half term Read more
The importance of playing for children’s physical health Read more
Play in schools and childcare settings Read more
The importance of outdoor play Read more
Playday 2020 Read more
Join the Playday 2020 celebrations Read more
Resource to accompany Fun in the dungeon storybook Read more
Get involved in a new play ideas e-book Read more
New handy guide for parents Read more
Fun play ideas for the whole family Read more
Guest blog by Educational Psychologist, Dr Dan O’Hare Read more
Supporting your child or teenager Read more
Seeking children and teenagers’ views Read more
Resources for parents and carers Read more
Has your family given these a go? Read more
Play ideas for the bank holiday weekend Read more
A message from a child psychiatrist Read more
Playing and well-being Read more
Read a right to play storybook Read more
Free copies of the storybook available Read more
“Try and go through a day without learning anything...” Read more
Easy games for playing at home Read more
Mother and daughter perspective on freedom to play out Read more
Do you fancy a game of conkers?! Read more
Let's get our children outside and away from screens Read more
A short practical guide to help make communities more playful Read more
Remember playing hide & seek, hopscotch and skipping games? Read more
Here’s our take on the toy unboxing trend! Read more
Mick Conway shares his experiences on establishing Playday Read more
Free copies of children's right to play storybook available Read more
Tim Gill's views on importance of children having freedom to take risks Read more
Andrea Sysum shares her experience of providing inclusive community play provision all year round Read more
In the first guest blog post, Ally John tells us about hunting for Gruffalo with her toddler grandson Read more
Pop-up Adventure Play talks about the benefits of everyday materials for children’s play in public space Read more