Indoor play

Our homes are great places for children to play. Making time and space for your child to play in their home every day is important. Your child will make creative use of the available space – even the corner of a room – if they have a few items to play with and the freedom to play. 

This section includes fun, easy play ideas for your child to enjoy in and around the home – from making indoor dens, to playing in the dark, to old school games such as hide & seek. 

A lot of the play ideas can be played outside in the garden or can be adapted for inside your home. We aren’t suggesting that you have to work your way through all of these games and activities! They’re just here to inspire you when your child may need help to decide what to play.

Screen time

Smart phones and tablets are great for keeping in touch with family and friends at times like these. This is especially important for children and teenagers to stay connected to their friends. But, if you’re worried your child is spending too much time in front of a screen, we have lots of tips for supporting a balanced approach for screen time for babies, children and teenagers.