Play Ideas
Start playing
From building dens to making splodgy paintings, splashing in puddles or playing hide and seek – there are so many ways to play.
Playing often happens without much planning but sometimes it’s helpful to have a few suggestions ready – we all run out of ideas sometimes. The Start Playing section has lots of inspirational ideas for you and your child when you are thinking of things to do.
One of the great things about playing is there is no right or wrong way to do it. Dip into our collection of ideas and then do them your way.
Explore play ideas:
Start playing
Everyday play adventures
Start playing
Playing at home
Start playing
How to deal with your child playing with weapons
Start playing
Ideas for play – things to do
Start playing
Playing outside whatever the weather
Start playing
Easy games to play with a group of children
Start playing
Stuff for playing with
Our Mission
Our mission. To help adults give children a happy, healthy childhood through play. Every day.
Learn more
Explore
Explore our other topic areas.
All about play
In the All About Play section you can find out why playing is good for your child or teenager.
Play ideas
This section is full of ideas that you can use to start playing at home or outside.
Play in the Community
In the Play in the Community section you will find how to guides, practical advice and inspiring examples.
