Garden treasure map
Draw a simple map of your garden or room, then follow it to hidden treasure.
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Imagine · Wild and Tumble activity
Window wonder journal
Pick one interesting thing through the window and capture it in words or marks.
*Illustrative age guidance. Your child's development and circumstances matter more than a number.
A tiny plan for your day
Estimated time: 2 min to prepare · 11 min to explore · 2 min to tidy. It's fine to stop early.
Before you start
What you’ll need
- Paper
- Chunky crayons
- A safe window view
Let's begin
Three simple steps
That's the whole activity. Tick each step off as you go, and stop whenever you like.
- Together
Choose a safe view together and notice one natural detail.
- Little one leads
Invite your child to make marks, point or describe what they notice.
- Together
Keep the page or simply enjoy the moment together.
All done!
That's every step. However it went, you made a little moment together.
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