Staying active

Energetic playtime ideas

Try out these active playtime ideas. Perfect for those with energy to burn.

Nature walk with a journey stick

Build a den

Get dancing

build a den

Will you use some sheets and upturned chairs? Fairy lights? Cushions? Or maybe a clothes line and blankets can create the perfect pitch? So many options.

Nature walk with a Journey stick

Making a journey stick, image provided by our partner Earth cubs

Exercise, nature and learning

Go for a walk with a journey stick, collecting items as you go. When you get home recount what you saw.

Find a long stick
Walk (safely) around your nearby area. This may be a local park or similar
Collect up materials as you go. Items such as leaves, feathers, acorns etc
Using string, tie your items to the stick in the order you found them
When you've finished your walk, recount what you found and where - can you remember where you found all your items?

This activity was provided by our partner Earth Cubs.