Have a good sniff of a puddle. How can you describe its smell? Is it possible to change the smell of puddle water in some way using only natural materials? Balance: being able to lift both feet off the ground requires a bunch of ballads on the part of the child. Doing several jumps in a row also requires a certain amount of balance. Add in switching from foot to foot, and you’ve got even another layer of developing this skill. Tired of seeing the kids with their heads bent over an iPad or staring at their smartphones for hours? You're not alone. It's something many parents struggle with on a daily basis. Getting kids off screens is increasingly challenging, especially as children get older. Finding ways for your kids to be creative and explore activities that don't involve an electronic device can be difficult, but sometimes, simpler really is better. There may not be a lot of technology involved in old-fashioned pen-and-paper games, but they can be just as much fun for younger children, tweens, and even teens. I am running! Give me space to go! Give me things to push, carry and ride! I love to climb, give me safe places to try: stairs, ramps and balancing on the curb. I love to dance, dance with me! Let’s jump together! Let’s hide in a box!

The National Curriculum in the UK recognises the importance of singing for early years children. Music is part of the curriculum from an early age, and singing is seen as an important way to help children learn. Additionally, children may engage in imaginative play while jumping in puddles, creating stories and scenarios in their minds. This imaginative play supports their creativity and cognitive development. What can you do with an icy puddle? Is it possible to safely walk on top? How will you find out? Can you break the puddle into shards of ice? What do birds do when they find ice-covered water? 12) It’s puddlisciousNature Hunt: Explore the surroundings of a puddle with preschoolers. Look for insects, plants, and other natural elements that are attracted to the water. Use a magnifying glass to examine them up close. This activity encourages curiosity about the natural world and fosters an appreciation for the environment. Puddle Splash: Allow preschoolers to simply splash and play in puddles. Encourage them to stomp, jump, and make big splashes. This activity promotes physical activity, gross motor development, and sensory exploration. It is important to tell a child of any age when someone important in their lives has died, and ideally this is done by someone who is closest to them. Through singing, children can learn about language and communication, physical coordination, and social and emotional development. It can improve your child’s muscle memory and introduce new vocabulary in an interesting way. It can also build confidence, encourage creativity and reduce stress and anxiety. Little Miss B has been desperate to jump in puddles the last few days. This morning we woke to lovely sunshine after a night of solid rain which meant it was a perfect day for puddle jumping! We rugged up in our warm clothes donned our gumboots and went in search of some great big, muddy puddles. We do have a couple here at home but as we live close to some wetlands we decided to venture down there. We were not disappointed. There were puddles everywhere. Little Miss B and I had a wonderful time jumping about and laughing hysterically.

In the UK, singing is part of the National Curriculum and is seen as an important way to help children learn. Singing is a great way to help early years children learn language and communication. Through singing songs, children learn about rhyme, rhythm and word structure, which helps them to develop the verbal skills they need for communication. Invite your child to collect a few different bits of nature—a pebble, a leaf, a pinecone, a feather—then bring them to the puddle. Which of the items will sink and which will float? Why?Singing these Peppa Pig songs is a great way to help children in their early years to learn and develop. They can join in with Peppa Pig and follow her muddy moves. Jumping and splashing in puddles helps to develop strength and balance in their legs. These actions require the use of leg muscles, contributing to their overall physical development. Social skills: jumping is a game children can engage in with other kids their age. It allows them to have social interaction and learn how to navigate and interact with other people while not requiring talking and verbal social skills. I am walking! Let me try safe climbing, low slides, swings, tunnels, balls, and “ride on” toys so I can refine my balance and expand my skills.