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We often say our activities use things you have in your kitchen cupboard (or just outside the front door), but we’ve been asked, “What do you actually think is in my kitchen cupboard?” So, we thought it might be useful to make a list of some of the things we try to keep on hand – a bit like the store cupboard essentials you’d have in a recipe book... this is your store cupboard for play this summer.  

If you have anything you’d add to the list, share your ideas in our Facebook community.  

Summer holidays are in full swing across the UK, and this might mean you’re suddenly in charge of entertaining multiple children (of very different ages). With the days and weeks stretching out in front of you it can seem impossible to find activities which will entertain them all – and that’s where we come in. Over the summer months we will share articles all about adapting simple, joyful play for children of all ages so you can focus on the important things.  

This week we’re splashing into summer with ideas for water play! 

There is a saying that goes ‘If your children are starting to climb the walls, remove the walls and play with water’. This is because water play can entertain and engage children of all ages, but also has therapeutic qualities which mean that is helps to calm, regulate and ground children in a way that other play opportunities do not.