Small World Play — Small world activities - Find simple play ideas for children

Polar Bear

Small world play is always a hit in our house. Such a great way to let their imaginations run wild and an opportunity to develop language.

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Habitats

Using our beautiful Polar Bear activity box to create a small world that links to science and also maths!

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Rock Pool Small World

A simple to set up seaside themed small world activity that is perfect for firing up imaginations!

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Creating a Garden

A simple outdoors small world activity idea.

Small World PlayAlex Hasell10 May 2020The Colour MonsterComment

Junk Modelling Habitat

Using junk modelling to create a small world habitat.

Small World PlayAlex Hasell16 April 2020Changing Trees, Junk Modelling, Small World Play for Toddlers, Small World Idea, Small World Nature Idea

Spring Garden

A simple and beautiful playdough small world activity celebrating Spring. Lovely calming activity for any toddler, preschooler or child.

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Changing Trees

Using our Changing Tree activity box to set up this simple but learning filled small world activity.

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The City

Our city small world activity idea from our March box.

Small World PlayAlex Hasell25 February 2020City Small World Idea, Play Dough Kit, Kids Craft Kit, Small World Play, The Last Tree in the CityComment

Polar Bears, Seals, a Penguin and Ice.

This is a simple and mess free Polar small world activity for toddlers and children. This activity recycles wine corks to create Polar Bears

Small World PlayIsabell Fisher19 February 2020Small World Play for Toddlers, Small World Idea, polar small worldComment

The Snail and the Whale Small World

Using The Snail and the Whale story to create a small world all around the children’s mental health week topic of “Find your brave”.

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Gruffalo's Child Small World

Create your own footprints in the snow for your children to play with and enjoy.

Small World PlayAlex Hasell25 November 2019Winter Small World Idea, Wintry Small World Play Idea, The Gruffalo's Child Small World Play Idea, Small World Play for Toddlers

Train Trip to the Beach

Read here how to create a messy play train based small world activity for toddlers and children. This will have your train loving children learning whilst they play and explore.

Small World PlayIsabell Fisher14 November 2019messy play, Small World Play, train small world, keeping toddlers busy, keeping children busy

Autumn Tidy

This easy, Autumn themed small world idea is based on one of our favourite children’s books.

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Edible Farm

Moo! This is a simple, fun activity that is completely taste safe! It is sure to keep your little ones busy and learning at home.

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Land of the Dinosaurs

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Building Site

A fun construction themed small world activity. Perfect for any digger loving small person.

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Small World

Discover our small WORLD activities to help spark your child’s imagination and creativity, Promoting play and language skills.