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Space

Children need space to play in their home and in the community. These pages give ideas about places for your child to play indoors and outdoors.

Having other people’s children to play at your house

Having other people’s children to play at your house

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Published: 4th December, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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How early years play makes your child ready for school

How early years play makes your child ready for school

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Published: 4th December, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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Easy games to play with a group of children

Easy games to play with a group of children

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Published: 26th November, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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Playing at formal events and special occasions

Playing at formal events and special occasions

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Published: 26th November, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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How to encourage play in schools and childcare

How to encourage play in schools and childcare

Ideas for how to identify playful schools and childcare and how to encourage them to be more playful Read more

Published: 19th July, 2018

Updated: 13th July, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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Ideas for play around your home

Ideas for play around your home

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Published: 18th March, 2020

Updated: 4th June, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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Play indoors

Play indoors

Children need to play at home – information about dealing with mess and noise Read more

Published: 9th November, 2017

Updated: 1st April, 2020

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Everyday play adventures

Everyday play adventures

Free and cheap ideas for making play a part of everyday life at home and in your community Read more

Published: 25th July, 2018

Updated: 1st April, 2020

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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  • Indoor play
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Playing outside – whatever the weather

Playing outside – whatever the weather

Ideas for playing outside in all weathers – be prepared for water games and muddy play Read more

Published: 13th February, 2018

Updated: 23rd August, 2018

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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How to stop traffic getting in the way of play

How to stop traffic getting in the way of play

Traffic stops children from playing outdoors – advice on how to prevent cars from getting in the way of children’s play Read more

Published: 10th November, 2017

Updated: 20th August, 2018

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Places to play

Places to play

Children will play wherever they can – at home, in the garden, playgrounds, play areas, in school, open spaces and natural spaces Read more

Published: 13th February, 2018

Updated: 20th August, 2018

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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Why playing outdoors is important

Why playing outdoors is important

Why is playing outside important? Outdoor play helps children mental and physical development Read more

Published: 26th July, 2018

Updated: 20th August, 2018

Author: Lowri Jenkins

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    About Playful Childhoods

    Playful Childhoods helps parents, carers and grandparents to give children time, space, support to play at home and in their community

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    Ideas for parents and other adults to make their community more playful

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    Play that includes every child

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    How to support your child’s need for risky play

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  • Applying for funds

    Applying for funds

  • Ideas for play – things to do

    Ideas for play – things to do

    Ideas for everyday items that can be used for play and activities to play

  • Time

    Time

    Free and cheap ideas for making sure your child has enough time to play everyday

  • Stuff for playing with

    Stuff for playing with

    Ideas about everyday items, loose parts, to support children to play

  • About Playful parenting

    About Playful parenting

    Ideas for parents and carers to support children’s play and playful parenting

  • About Playful Communities

    About Playful Communities

    Practical information to make your community playful and how to raise awareness about the importance of children’s play

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