The calendar is telling us spring has arrived at last and the weather seems to have finally come to terms with it.
Step right into the season with these outdoor activities that will keep the little ones entertained and help get rid of all that excess energy they’ve been storing up over winter.
The activity – Homemade Giant Bubbles by Happy Hooligans
In a nutshell – Regular soap bubbles are fun enough, so imagine how happy the kids will be with these fun-sized ones. All created using ingredients you can find in the baking aisle.
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The activity – Human Sundial Shadow Science Experiment by Rhythms of Play
In a nutshell – Get kids in pairs so that they can trace each other’s shadows with chalk and learn how and when they change size throughout the day.
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The activity – How To Plant Seeds With Kids by Nurture Store
In a nutshell – These tricks and tips will help you make sure kids get the most out of a great, hands-on experience with growing plants.
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The activity – Craft Stick Scarecrows by Crafts by Amanda
In a nutshell – Now that your kids have their own garden, they can protect their precious plants and let off some artistic steam by creating these cute scarecrows.
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The activity – Obstacle Course by Matty Angel
In a nutshell – Everyone knows good, old hopscotch but have you ever thought about tweaking it a bit? Turn it into a full on obstacle course by swapping out the stones with a whole range of different activities.
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The activity – How to Make a Life Size Angry Birds Game by She Knows
In a nutshell – If your kids have ever played with a smartphone, chances are they’ve stumbled upon Angry Birds and enjoyed it way more that you’d like them to. Here is how to turn this addictive game into a real life, fun experience.
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Get free tools nowPlease note: here at Famly we love sharing creative activities for you to try with the children at your setting, but you know them best. Take the time to consider adaptions you might need to make so these activities are accessible and developmentally appropriate for the children you work with. Just as you ordinarily would, conduct risk assessments for your children and your setting before undertaking new activities, and ensure you and your staff are following your own health and safety guidelines.
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