Monday 23 December
Today we begin our #12DaysOfPlay, where we share ideas and inspiration for play over the holidays. Up first is #GamesOnTheGo 🚂🚗
So, if you are taking a trip to visit family then check out our tips for making travel fun: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/games-for-on-the-go/
Tuesday 24 December
Day 2 of #12DaysOfPlay: Messy play! Children love to get muddy, covered in paint
and stuff when playing, have a look at our #MessyPlay resource, and see if it inspires your children to get their hands dirty! 🎨🖍 https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Messy-Play-Book-1-web.pdf?plsctml_id=12209
Wednesday 25 December
Day 3 of #12DaysOfPlay 🎈 Merry Christmas to you if you celebrate it!
Busy households can be overwhelming for children. To help stay calm and happy, try some games that help children take deep breaths: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Play-Well-Activity-Cards_01.pdf?plsctml_id=20645
Thursday 26 December
Day 4 of #12DaysOfPlay! There’s no better time to discover the fun of #LoosePartsPlay than on Boxing Day! Save any leftover bits and pieces for playtime. What could children make with boxes, wrapping paper, string? The answer is anything! More info here: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Play-Scotland-Loose-Parts-Leaflet.pdf?plsctml_id=10934
Friday 27 December
Day 5 of #12DaysOfPlay! Up next we have #SnowAndIcePlay ⛄ There’s so much joy to be found in playing outdoors while cold and icy. Our resource has lots of ideas! What do your children find most fun in this weather? https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/PS0017-Play-Scotland-Snow-and-Ice-Play-A6-Booklet-1.pdf?plsctml_id=20710
Saturday 28 December
Day 6 of #12DaysOfPlay! Do you remember how fun it was to hide and find #hiddentreasures as a child? This is a wonderful reminder that it’s free to #playoutside. Our resource details how to make a special treasure map: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/PS006-Play-Scotland-Activity-Sheets-Home-Print-LoRes_treasure_map.pdf?plsctml_id=19673
Sunday 29 December
Day 7 of #12DaysOfPlay! Messy play number 2! We have a lot of #MessyPlay ideas, and we love sharing them with you. Do any of these ideas spark some #PlayInspiration at your house? Let us know if they do, and feel free to tag us in your play snaps! https://buff.ly/476toKv
Monday 30 December
Day 8 of #12DaysOfPlay! Today we have chuckies and puddles – what’s your favourite way to play in the wet? https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Chuckies-n-Puddles-2.pdf?plsctml_id=12217
Tuesday 31 December
Day 9 of #12DaysOfPlay! We hope you’re having a restful period and enjoying lots of #OutdoorTime ❄ Our Bonfire Night resource is a valuable tool for ensuring safety while enjoying play and fireworks: https://buff.ly/3RwpfKd
Wednesday 1 January
Day 10 of #12DaysOfPlay! New Year’s Resolution to play outside every day anyone?
Wrap up warm and try out some ideas for active games to play in the park or garden 🌳 https://playscotland.org/resources/print/PS009-Play-Scotland-Active-Play-Games-A6-Booklet-7.pdf?plsctml_id=19885
Thursday 2 January
Day 11 of #12DaysOfPlay! It is the penultimate day, but there is still time to have some fun. Play doesn’t need to be expensive or even cost anything. Our #PlayOnAShoestring resource is here for just that: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Playing-on-a-shoestring-resource-.pdf?plsctml_id=23851
Friday 3 January
We hope you’ve enjoyed our #12DaysOfPlay! Lastly, we have a cheap and fun creative play resource about how to make a fortune teller for the year ahead. We hope yours is filled with PLAY! Happy 2025 ✨ https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Fortune-Telling-1.pdf?plsctml_id=19991
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