Playday on a shoestring
Playday events can be all shapes and sizes.
Celebrations range from jubilee-style street parties, festivals in
parks or village greens, mass adventures in woodlands and
parklands, to public events at community venues and back-garden
play dates.
It’s easy to celebrate Playday - it doesn’t matter whether
your plans are big or small, what’s most important is that children
and young people get the opportunity to get out to play for the
day, and that collectively we highlight the importance of play in
children’s lives.
If you can’t manage to hold a community-wide event, don’t worry,
the great thing about play is that it’s free! Whether you’re a play
setting, community group, childminder, family, or group of friends,
here are some simple ideas to help you celebrate Playday on a
shoestring:
Blankets + chairs =
great for making tents and dens
Water + washing-up liquid +
tarpaulin = homemade water slide madness!
Water balloons + super soaker water
guns = the great neighbourhood water fight!
Large piece of rope = a
tug-of-war challenge
Bags of sand + buckets
= who says the beach can’t come to you?
Hula hoops + skipping ropes +
balls = always a child pleaser
Picnic treats = food to
fuel creative energy
And don’t forget the kids!
If you have any tips or ideas to create a Playday celebration on
a shoestring, why not post them on the Playday forum, or on Play England's
Facebook page?