Let’s Play Ideas

Summer Challenge

Cruinniú na nÓg will take place on 7th June 2025, with 100s of creative things to do. Go to cruinniu creative ireland

The ImagineNation playbook has activities, puzzles, poems and short stories from some of Ireland’s best children’s writers and illustrators to delight, entertain and spark creativity. Created by Children's Books Ireland with An Post. Share your creations using #ImagineNation.

The Any-Book Book Club - Boredom busters that work with any book you have lying around. Created by Children's Books Ireland with the support of the Smurfit Kappa Foundation.

Share a Story - While many family members, especially grandparents, are finding it tough staying away from loved ones, sharing a story can help encourage a love of reading together while staying apart. A helpful video created by Children's Books Ireland and Family Friendly HQ gives top tips. Share your experiences using #shareastory.

Bright Sparks Creative Bursts: Free Online Resources for Kids - Writing.ie are short creative activities to do at home with your children. Join award winning children's author Sarah Webb for some writing games and prompts - let your imagination run wild!

View stories and book readings provided by Irish authors and library staff here.

PlayBoard NI is the lead organisation for the development and promotion of children’s play in Northern Ireland. They have a dedicated play ideas and activities page or ‘hub’ at https://www.playboard.org/play-activities/

Play for Parents Guide

Our lovely friends in Scotland have given us access to their great Play Scotland website, full of fun tips and information.

Play Scotland:

Loose Parts

Loose Parts provides some great sensory play experiences.

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Experimental Play

Experimental Play helps to stimulate children's senses and imagination as they explore different ingredients and experience their own results.

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More Resources

Here’s a link to the First 5 Pre-School at home