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This week is national picnic week, we've got some ideas for outdoor (or indoor) activities for snack and meals on the go. 

Simply getting some of your favourite foods and having an indoor or outdoor picnic is a perfect time to chat with your child. If you are short on time, simply taking a meal or snack somewhere new can be an exciting adventure. If you have a bit more time, you could have a go at one of these activities: 

This week we will see the first United Nations International Day of Play. We're excited to see the importance of play being celebrated this week. It seems the perfect moment to share how your child's play will change as they develop and grow during their first five years. 

Play-based learning advice for young babies

These early days of play are mostly about bonding with your little one and not necessarily about lots of toys. In fact, singing, playing peek-a-boo and reading to your baby are brilliant ways to play with your newborn.

The clocks have gone forwards, the days are getting longer, spring is in the air! Read on to find out about our new play kit and get you some fresh ideas to enjoy with your little one.  

On your child’s activity page, you’ll find ideas linked to the skills they’re mastering now – so as well as using the play kit don’t forget to check them out.  

This week includes this year’s leap day. Whether you view this as a bonus day or just another day, you’ll need play ideas for your little one! Why not start with one of our most popular activities? 

If you’re trying to think about your spending, you might have opted to cut back as you go into the second month of the year. All the activity ideas in your app use things you’re likely to have at home or just outside the front door – so check out your child’s personalised activities as well.  

Our first idea needs nothing other than you, your child and a bit of time! 

Getting outside in all weathers gives your child the opportunity to experience the changing seasons. But if you’re looking for ideas for after a chilly walk or when you just want to stay inside in the warm read on!  

The simplest idea for staying inside on a chilly day is to snuggle up together with a favourite book. Find a spot where you’re both comfortable and look at a book together.  

As the rain and puddles turn to snow and ice, we have ideas for play whether you want to explore the weather outside or stay inside and keep warm.  

Our first activities involved exploring snow and ice outside, so wrap up warm and see what you can find.  

Talking about things that interest them is a great way to help your child learn new words. Even if your baby isn’t talking yet chatting with them helps them develop and learn. This weekend enjoy some wintery words together with our play ideas. 

As we said last week, wrapping up warm and going outside whatever the weather is a great way to help your child experience the changing season.  

After all the excitement of the festive season, you might be feeling stuck for ideas of how to entertain your little one. That’s why each weekend in January we’re going to share ways to use your winter playkit, this weekend our ideas are all linked to the senses, and the winter weather.  

It’s cold outside, the days are short, and you might be feeling you’re running out of new ways to play. That’s why this month we’ve put together a list of things that will help you with some fresh activity ideas.  

Each weekend in January, we’ll give you ideas for using the winter playkit, so don’t forget to check your app!