I have recently been following a few Aussie mummy bloggers and reading their wonderful blogs. They are a wealth of information when it comes to little children. Most of them are stay at home mums and who previously were pre-school/primary school teachers. The stuff they do with their kiddies is amazing and imaginative and it inspire me of what I could do with Scarlett.
The fabulous group of mummies believe that play matters. Play is vital and important part in a child’s life. The mummies are building an instagram community to celebrate all the varied ways that children play and also a way to record those playful precious moments in our children’s lives.
I truly believe in the philosophy of letting children be children. These days I see far too many over-enthusiastic parents who get so bogged down with getting their children into all sorts of classes, extra-curriculum activities at such an early age in hoping that their children will one day be that brainy, genius and prodigy child that they hope they will become.
Don't get me wrong, I'm all for children being smart and talented but what I don't get is, parents pushing it far too early. There are plenty of time for that!
Play is important to the development of our children. Play does not have to be with the latest toys or anything like that. It could be free and creative! Pastas, empty bottles, wooden spoon and plastic bowls, cardboard boxes, running in the park, play with water in the yard.... the list is endless..
Nothing is more wonderful than watching your children immerse themselves in the wonderful world of play - Ali
Play matters… jumping on puddles, blowing bubbles, making sand castles…
I have joined the #playmatter instagram community, so can you!
All you have to do is:
1. Sign up for Instagram if you are not there already
2. Take a photo of your child/ren playing
3. Upload the photo to Instagram (play with the fliters if that is your thing)
4. Tag the photo with #playmatters so we can find you
5. While you are there you might like to browse through the #playmatters photos by seraching for the #playmatters tag (this is a great place to get a few play ideas if you are running low on inspiration)
6. Upload as few or as many photos as you like with the tag #playmatters
7. Everyone is welcome
Be part of the #playmatters commmunity and join today. There’s also a #playmatters pinterest board full of playful ideas.
Be sure to visit the other fabulous blogs who are helping to create this wonderful community.
Who are they?
If you would like to follow me on instagram, I'm missleney. Or you could check out #playmatters on instagram. See you there!
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