it's playtime

It's been a long time between drinks for Let the Children Play and It's Playtime. I plead the intrusion of life, the universe and everything for disrupting my posting schedule and thank my partners in play for allowing me to drop the ball in such a dramatic fashion.  

I've pulled up my socks, and am back on track today, and bringing you my favourite picks from last week's wealth of play experiences.

Impossible to go past an amazing 60 Nature Play Ideas for Kids from the equally amazing The Imagination Tree.  Try one, try them all and get outside with the kids and play!

Continuing on the outdoor theme - naturally - have a look at this oh so simple outdoor music play area from Play Dr Mom:

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What have your kids been playing this week?  We'd love to know.