40 things to do – 6: Fly a kite
6: Fly a kite If you fancy building a kite to fly, look at the BAND Pinterest board – kites. There are paper bag, classic diamond shape and more unusual shaped kites…
40 things to do – 5: Jump in puddles
5: Jump in puddles Is there any greater joy than jumping in a really big puddle creating a huge splash? Make sure people are kitted up in wet weather gear (or have…
40 things to do – 4: Create a secret code
4: Create a secret code There are lots of ways to do this: writing words backwards; substituting numbers for letters, pig latin, symbols. See who can crack the code – they could…
40 things to do – 3: Walk 2 miles
3:Walk 2 miles There are a lot of green spaces in Bristol so get out and walk. The council have maps for walking routes in parks all over the city, take a…
40 things to do – 2: Build a dam
2: Build a dam Do you know of a shallow stony stream? If so get the wellies on (do a risk assessment) and get building. Experiment with stones and sticks to see…
40 things to do – 1: Visit a museum
1: Visit a museum There are lots of museums in Bristol. In the centre you have the Mshed and Bristol Museum both run touring exhibitions as well as their main collections. This…
Play throughout the ages
Play throughout the ages 1900’s: In a stark contrast to today, in the early 1900’s children were expected to entertain themselves. There was no money for expensive toys, and the adults were…
Is it time to let children play outdoors once more?
Is it time to let children play outdoors once more? Back in 2008 the decline in children’s play was laid bare when Government ministers admitted that one in four eight- to 10-year-olds…
We Need Your Help in developing the Playwork Apprenticeship Standards
ATTENTION PLAYWORK EMPLOYERS: We Need Your Help in developing the Playwork Apprenticeship Standards The Government wants employers to be at the centre of the process for designing and delivering Apprenticeships. This is…
