Festive Fun: 5 Christmas Play Ideas for Babies and Toddlers
November 22, 2021
If you're looking to engage baby or toddler in some festive fun, then look no further than these stimulating and engaging play ideas that Jess (@learnandbloom) has shared with us.
Adult supervision is required for all of the following activities. In some instances, small parts may present a choking hazard.
If you try any of these play activities at home with your little ones, please take a photo and share it with us on Facebook and Instagram, tagging @oskarswoodenark and using the hashtag #OWACHRISTMAS.
1. Silky Sensory Water Play
There's nothing like a classic hot Aussie Christmas, so to help keep your little babe cool, put some Sarah's Silks in water and watch them enjoy a new sensory experience.
2. Sensory Baubles
Fill plastic baubles with bells, Sarah's Silks, pom poms and colourful loose parts from Grapat to create unique multi-sensory play items for your baby. You can even attach your baubles to your little one's Festive Play Gym (below).
3. Festive Baby Gym with Sarah's Silks
Deck our your MOOV Baby equipment with bits and bobs, such as Sarah's Silks, tinsel and bells to provide your baby with an interactive play gym for them to explore.
4. Pa rum pum pum pum
Calling all little drummer boys and girls. Introduce your little one to your favourite Christmas carols and let them make some music of their own with our wonderful range of musical instruments. No instruments at home? Why not improvise with wooden toys or pots and pans! Jess' little one is enjoying using the Grimm's Stacking Boxes as drums. Pa rum pum pum pum...
5. Wobbel Board Felt Play
Do you have a Wobbel board with felt? Why not use it as a base for some felt play? Source or create a variety of felt shapes and have your little one create a scene on the back of their Wobbel board while you tell stories together.
