The hidden treasures of Active Play

With warmth in the air and more consistent sunny weather, our little ones have spent a lot of time preoccupied with outside play.

Many turns of the garden collecting little jugs of water, mud and sand for the making of mud pies (Preschooler) and carting, transporting pebbles and relocating objects from the back yard to front yard (Toddler) have kept both very busy - leaving me with snatches of time to do some weeding here and there.

There have been moments - briefly - where all three of us are engrossed in our own little endeavour.

Randomly slotted in amongst all this mud pie making and carting are bouts of Active Play...spontaneous skipping, hula hooping, walking-stilt(ing), hopscotching, croqueting, Jumping Jacks....etc I am glad I have just allowed for them to be lead by their imaginations and inspirations.

I came across a website which outlines the benefits of such activities when it is self lead by little individuals - rather than directed by an adult.  the hidden treasures of active play.

I also like the tips and suggestion on Role modeling for children. It is a fantastic resource.