Helping children play all summer

These resources are produced by many organisations. This page attempts to collect a number of resources in one place, making them accessible for parents and children.

We hope that schools, early years & childcare settings will share these resources, creating a summer of play for all children.

Play has never been so important – our children have missed out on so much play, socialising, physical and mental development. Play is the way to address so many of these challenges.

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Would you like to find out more?
Then take a look at the rest of the projects that we’re currently working on, they should inspire you to enhance your outdoor spaces.

Why play?

Why play is important - Northern Ireland Government
Why play is important - Northern Ireland Government
The right to play - Video - International Play Association
The right to play - Video - International Play Association
Play - Mental health and well-being - Play Wales
Play - Mental health and well-being - Play Wales
Older children play too - Play Wales
Older children play too - Play Wales

Play ideas for parents

Home Play Pack - Play Scotland
Home Play Pack - Play Scotland
Mission Explore - Outdoor Classroom Day
Mission Explore - Outdoor Classroom Day
Playing actively in and around the home - Play Wales
Playing actively in and around the home - Play Wales
Active Play Games - Play Scotland
Active Play Games - Play Scotland
How to make pavement paint - Play Scotland
How to make pavement paint - Play Scotland
15 Things to do before your are 12 - Play Scotland
15 Things to do before your are 12 - Play Scotland
Get out and play - early years play ideas
Get out and play - early years play ideas
Science Lesson idea - stomp rockets
Science Lesson idea - stomp rockets
Geography - Global Homes
Geography - Global Homes
Learning through Landscapes Scotland
Learning through Landscapes Scotland
Health and Wellbeing - outdoor lesson idea forest-bathing
Health and Wellbeing - outdoor lesson idea forest-bathing
Art and Markmaking - painting with water
Art and Markmaking - painting with water
Lesson Idea - Fairy Houses
Lesson Idea - Fairy Houses
Geocaching
Geocaching
Messy and Creative Play
Messy and Creative Play

Improving play in your community

Play Out of Hours - School Grounds Toolkit
Play Out of Hours - School Grounds Toolkit
Play Wales - Using school grounds for playing out of teaching hours
Play Wales - Using school grounds for playing out of teaching hours
Playful Streets - Supporting play in the community
Playful Streets - Supporting play in the community
Playful Communities Play Wales
Playful Communities Play Wales
How to organise playing out sessions on your street - Play Wales
How to organise playing out sessions on your street - Play Wales
How to organise a street play event - Play Streets
How to organise a street play event - Play Streets

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