Play Activities

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Musical instruments can be lots of fun whilst allowing children to be creative and expressive, develop their musical awareness, as well as fine and gross motor, cognitive and social skills. Using natural materials can increase their creativity and awareness of their environment.

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Magnets are fascinating objects, especially to children. Playing with magnets helps develop their cognitive and fine motor skills, and encourages their inquisitive nature.

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Sand painting is an art form that has been practiced in many cultures, including Indigenous Australian communities. Playing with sand improves fine motor skills, and arts and crafts are always a good way to boost imagination and cognitive ability.

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Dodge ball is an excellent way to get rid off some of that excess energy that kids can often have, particularly in a large group. It is a great way to exercise and develop their fine and gross motor skills.

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This booklet is here to inspire and connect. Filled with ideas to give you and your family some fun and encourage play. It is essential to nurture our health and wellbeing and it just so happens that play beautifully facilitates this.

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Physical play is an important part of children’s development of gross and fine motor skills. Games such as Walk and Stop utilise their listening skills to encourage children to move and have fun. It is also a good way to use some of the physical energy that a lot of children have.