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10 ways to play with conkers

Although autumn brings with it the cooler days, the wet weather and the wind, it doesn't mean its then time to stay inside! There are so many learning opportunities and sensory experiences to be had... (and getting wet or chilly means you can come back in after and cosy up!)

Creating enabling and prepared environments is a passion of mine, so making toddler-friendly spaces both indoors and outdoors is something I've loved doing. Neither J, nor I are big gardeners... but we both wanted to make the garden a safe, developmentally-appropriate place for Mr 2.5 years to play in! Last Year's Garden (2023 - 1.5 years old) Last year's Spring and Summer were the first in our new house. The garden when we moved in was totally unsuitable for a toddler, with

Sand is a wonderful medium for children to play with, and with varying properties, it offers a whole host of ways to play. Here our some of our favourites:

It's all over Instagram isn't it - the 'let your child engage in risky play' and Jordan Peterson's trending audio about letting our...