active play at Family and Friends Playcentre
It's never too early to develop good habits!
At the heart of our playroom is an oversized colourful play house where your little people can climb in and slide out; cushioned walkways help keep them bump free as they begin their independent journey of exploration. Inside children will find sensory toys and barred windows with a safe view over our playroom; meanwhile beneath, your little explorers will discover a small turntable, a ball pool and a hidden sensory nook. Play isn't only for our small guests though; our play structure comfortably accomodates adult guests too, and the low level double slide means twice the fun!
The centre of our playroom has been kept obsticle free, allowing your little people freedom to run, jump, crawl and play, safely, our cosy carpet protecting those sensitive knees.
We offer a varied range of communal activity sessions, using music, dance and movement, inspiring your babies and toddlers to be physically and socially active. Book these sessions ahead of time: updates can be found on our social media channels, just follow the links at the bottom of the page.
*We do kindly ask that wheeled toys are not taken into the play structure or into the baby corner.
Did you know that physical literacy was 'a thing'?
Active play allows babies and toddlers to:
- try new things, test their own abilities and gain confidence;
- discover what their body can do;
- learn to be creative;
- enjoy becoming independent.
This is what is known as physical literacy.
Experts recommend that infants not be inactive or strapped in for more than an hour. You can facilitate movement and play for your non-mobile infant by encouraging:
- reaching and grasping, pulling and pushing;
- moving their head, body and limbs during daily routines, and during supervised floor play.
- 30 minutes of tummy time spread throughou
Experts recommend that infants not be inactive or strapped in for more than an hour. You can facilitate movement and play for your non-mobile infant by encouraging:
- reaching and grasping, pulling and pushing;
- moving their head, body and limbs during daily routines, and during supervised floor play.
- 30 minutes of tummy time spread throughout the day;
- infant massage and yoga (please seek professional advise 1st).
Once mobile, provide opportunity for your baby to be as active as possible in an inviting, safe, supervised environment.
Toddlers and children upto 5 years, require physical activity for a minimum of 3 hours a day. More than 60 minutes inactivity during waking hours is not recommended.
Short sessions of
light movement and energergetic ac
Once mobile, provide opportunity for your baby to be as active as possible in an inviting, safe, supervised environment.
Toddlers and children upto 5 years, require physical activity for a minimum of 3 hours a day. More than 60 minutes inactivity during waking hours is not recommended.
Short sessions of
light movement and energergetic activities are ideal; combine general play, rolling, crawling, standing and walking; with running, jumping, climbing and chasing.
Screen time of any kind is not favoured before age 2; it is suggested it then be limited to 1-2 hours a day.
