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Module 5

Ready… Steady… PLAY!

In the last module of our Play Programme, we leave you with a range of simple and low-cost activities designed by our early years experts to maximise the value of play with your children and as a family.

Our experts discuss what your child is secretly learning as they play and the simple things you can do to help them get the most from it.

Family Play Activity - Nature

This handy guide is packed full of simple tips to make the most of a play session in nature. What…

Family play activity - mud and sand

This quick guide gives you all the information you need to build a day of messy, and glorious, play using…

Family play activity – junk modelling

Sometimes you can build a compelling day of play around what we usually throw away. Find out more about junk…

Family play activity – water play

Build a day of wonderous water play using this handy guide full of useful tips. What is it? Available to…

Family play activity – modelling dough

This simple guide provides you a bunch of handy tips designed to get you rolling up your sleeves and getting…

Family play activity – modelling dough

This simple guide provides you a bunch of handy tips designed to get you rolling up your sleeves and getting…

How can nature help your child's development?

Here, Family Action Early Years Manager shares three key ways playing in nature can support your child’s development. Find out…

3 ways playing with mud and sand helps your child's development

Did you know that playing with mud and sand has huge benefits for your child’s development? Here Family Action Early…

3 ways junk modelling supports child development

Family Action Early Years Manager shares three key ways junk modelling can help your child’s development. Find out more about Creating…

How does water play support child development?

Today, Family Action Early Years Manager, Karen Woodcock shares key benefits of water play on your child’s development. Find out…

How does modelling dough support child development?

Here, Family Action Early Years Manager, Karen Woodcock shares key benefits of modelling dough on your child’s development. Find out…

How can food play help child development?

Here, Family Action Early Years Manager, Karen Woodcock shares key benefits of playing with food on your child’s development. Find…
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