Spring in here, it's time to explore, craft and play!
With lots of great national days, celebrations and the nicer weather here (hopefully to stay), spring is a busy season. We’ve pulled together all of our key resources into one handy place so whether you need crafting inspiration for Easter or Father’s Day, resources for exploring the great outdoors or sport equipment ready for your very own sports day, we have everything you need!
To get little ones inspired and active this spring, we've put together a fun nature-inspired obstacle course. Whether they want to get creative with crafting, become little explorers or get active with sports, the obstacle course covers all in one go! From hopping through hoops, crafting flower crowns to going on a scavenger hunt.
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This nature-inspired obstacle course will develop little ones in creativity, balance, physical coordination, problem solving, teamwork and outdoor exploration. To get started, split the little ones in groups using 3 different coloured team bands. Each child from every team will be assigned to one of the three stations below, and the team that gets the most points wins.
 Obstacle course station To set up the obstacle course station, start by lining up five hoops in front of each other forming a zigzag pattern. Next, set up a tunnel for the little ones to crawl through , followed by a balance log to walk across, then create a sand pit for them to crawl though. Finally end the course with running around cones. First to complete the course gets 1 point! |
 Crafting station After completing the physical obstacles, introduce a nature themed craft stations, where little ones can make flower crowns, painted rocks or nature collages. For more craft ideas check out our how-to guide below. Most creative craft gets 1 point. |
 Treasure hunt station Lastly, prepare a list of items like a flower, feather, stick, sone and a leaf. Each child from each team must find all the item - first to find them all gets 1 point. |
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 263672
A classic game of skill and accuracy, A classic game of skill and accuracy
Perfect for primary schools Encourages team play, A classic game of skill and accuracy. Encourages team play. Supplied with 4 quoits. Perfect for primary schools |
 X139656 Pack of 110 piece, supplied with two storage bags. Set contains bean bags, airflow balls, hoops, ropes, quoits, sack racers, three legged race ties, egg and spoon sets, relay batons, flags, mini bars, team bands, a stop watch, measuring tape and whistle. |
 58564
Sold individually, plastic with weighted base and grooved top. For various games and activities. 450mm high. Available in red, blue, green and yellow
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 X153819
Multi-use outdoor activity tunnel, A multi-use outdoor activity tunnel with two chalkboards, two perspex and one mirror panel
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 X159987
Develops coordination, balance and agility, High quality balance beam manufactured from solid wood measuring 1.2m in length.
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 282812
Ideal for play areas, sand and water trays, sand pits and tray based activities, Ideal for play areas, sand and water trays, sand pits and tray based activities
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.....................May Day .....................
May Day is celebrated on 1 May and marks the arrival of spring, where little ones can be taught about the changing seasons, new life and various traditions associated with the day. Browse all our spring collections below:
- Spring Creative Craft
- Smartbuy Crafting Essentials
- Creative Craft
- Outdoor
- Sports and Leisure
- Arts and Crafts
We’d love to see some of your craft creations so be sure to tag us on either Facebook or Instagram.