Play ideas
Using household objects
Using household objects
There's lots of things around the house that can be used in sensory and exploratory play, such as: makeup brush, pots and pans, wooden spoon, sponge, flannels, and metal spoons.
Easy 'make and play' ideas
Easy 'make and play' ideas
Cornflour play - Learning and Exploring Through Play: Cornflour Sensory Play
Cloud dough - Cloud Dough - The Best Ideas for Kids
Homemade play doh - The BEST Playdough Recipe - The Best Ideas for Kids
Volcano - How To Make A Volcano For Kids | Baking Soda Vinegar Volcano (playosmo.com)
Role play
Role play
An important part of children's play is allowing them to learn, process emotions, reflect on experiences and ask questions.
- Pushing a doll in a pram
- Pretending to be a super-hero
- Going shopping and “paying” for items
- Creating a shop with empty food cartons and toy money
- Playing library with library cards and a “scanner”
- Playing zookeeper with stuffed animals, food and water bowls, leashes, etc.
- Playing post office with envelopes and stickers for stamps
- Pretending to visit the doctors/hospital/dentist
Sensory play
Sensory play
Sensory play is a great way to provide distraction and amusement for children of all abilities.
Sensory play in the household:
Bubbles, water play, slime, foil/tissue paper/ribbons, mirrors, musical instruments.
Sensory bottles:
How to Make Sensory Bottles: Simple Tips & Creative Ideas (wikihow.com)
Sensory board:
Charity recommendations
Our recommended charities that can provide you some further support:
🔗 Family fund - Family Fund
🔗 Rainbow trust - Supporting Children and Families | Rainbow Trust Children's Charity
🔗 Action for children - Action For Children | Children's charity | For safe and happy childhoods