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Quiet time

Quiet time

Gentle activities that help everyone find calm, focus, and a little space to recharge during the day.

Quiet time doesn’t have to mean complete silence - it's about slowing down, taking a breath, and giving everyone a moment to reset. This playlist offers peaceful play ideas that foster concentration, creativity, and relaxation. Whether you’re having a quiet afternoon or winding down before bed, these activities create a calming atmosphere for kids and grownups alike.

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Paper tunnels
Paper tunnels
Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.
2m
15m
Magnetic tile hidden messages
Magnetic tile hidden messages
Make your own decoder and reveal secret messages with a coloured magnetic tile!
2m
20m
Play dough poke
Play dough poke
A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!
2m
10m
2-ingredient fake snow recipe
2-ingredient fake snow recipe
Create soft, moldable snow with just two ingredients
3m
30m
  ·  make it
Duplo coding
Duplo coding
Match coloured Duplo blocks to a pattern card using an egg carton - an easy, hands-on way to introduce early coding and logic skills.
5m
15m
  ·  make it
DIY projector
DIY projector
Turn a recycled cardboard tube into a mini projector for simple shadow shows, storytelling and STEM learning!
5m
20m
  ·  make it
Salt tray writing
Salt tray writing
A calming and tactile way to practice drawing, writing, or doodling - just add salt to a tray and create your own little zen garden for fingers to explore.
2m
10m
DIY ball run
DIY ball run
Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!
5m
10m
Decorate a box
Decorate a box
Turn an empty cardboard box into an open-ended art station with stickers, markers or craft items
2m
30m
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Mini washing line
Mini washing line
Set up a mini washing line for some open-ended fine motor fun and some bonus sorting activities.
3m
20m
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