With each playful, creative &
mindful moment we are growing
kind-hearted kids who are ... 

Kind to themselves,
Kind to others,
Kind to our beautiful world!
 

A quick look at our current play space set ups to invite play. Our small world table - all ready for imaginative play! A big welcome to you if this is your first time visiting the blog and welcome back to our Playful Learning community email subscribers! It was time for a quick refresh and tidy up of our kids play space at home. Our kids art space and small world table were looking very messy and not getting much attention. This is how I know when it is time to make a change

Print and add in some colouring or other art materials for some calming mindfulness time. These kindness colouring pages are perfect for a mindful moment while colouring and listening to some relaxing music! Mindfulness colouring pages are easy to use and work well at home when a calm moment is needed or in the classroom for a calming activity (e.g. after recess/lunch time). They are great for some mindfulness time as they encourage you to be fully present in the moment as yo

See how these reflective circles make a beautiful addition to any loose parts play collection. Perfect for the exploring the ✨MAGIC ✨ of light and reflections! Exploring the reflective surfaces in the sunlight to create shadows and light using different materials. I'm really excited to share this easy D.I.Y. project with you today as it really makes for the most beautiful play and exploration of light and reflections! We have had a great time over the last week exploring the

Mirrors add a magical element to play setups. Here are some ideas for how to use them for play + creating ... Magical mirror play outside with gemstones, flowers & leaves. Mirrors are a fun material to use for play, art and learning! There are many possibilities for the ways they can be used. They also add a sense of awe and wonder to play through experimentation with the reflections created. Keep reading to find out some the ways we have been exploring using mirrors at home.

Take a look at our colourful kids art area perfect for getting creative + download a FREE art materials list for your own art space!

Colourful and fun invitations to explore light, colour and more on a light table or light panel. Light tables/panels are such a terrific resource to explore, play and learn about light, colour and much more. They bring a sense of wonder and awe to a space, inviting a child to discover, create and learn through play. ⭐️Important for safety - these play ideas are recommended for children ages 3+ as they contain small parts which can be a choking hazard. All these play ideas wer