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Easy, practical Play ideas for all ages and spaces

Playpedia brings together Play ideas shared by teachers, facilitators, volunteers, artists, and play-practitioners working with children and adults in many different contexts.

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Point to Point

TOF
Players run from one designated point to the other while the tagger tries to catch them before the rach the next point.
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Mixed Age
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Any number of players
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Flexible Duration
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No materials
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Mirror Me

TOF
A fun coordination exercise where one partner 'mirrors' the other's slow movements, eliciting a feeling of calm and fostering bonding.
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1 - 6 years, 7 - 10 years
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Pairs
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5 to 10 minutes
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No materials
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5-4-3-2-1 Grounding Game

TOF
A calming mindfullness activity where students silently observe their surroundings using all five senses.
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7 - 10 years, 11 - 19 years
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Any number of players
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10 to 30 minutes
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No materials
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Silent Line-Up

TOF
A silent team-building challenge where students line-up based on categories like name, birthday, or height, using only gestures to communicate.
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7 - 10 years, 11 - 19 years
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Any number of players
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10 to 30 minutes
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No materials
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Breathe Like a Balloon

TOF
A calming breathing exercise where children imagine themselves as balloons, slowly inflating and deflating with each breath.
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1 - 6 years, 7 - 10 years
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Less Than 10
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5 to 10 minutes
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No materials
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Discover a World of Play Activities

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Play can bring joy, creativity and connection anywhere.

Where would you like to play?

  • Make learning joyful and participatory through simple, playful activities that strengthen understanding and connection.

  • Energise groups, spark creativity, and build collaboration through interactive, play-based methods.

  • Turn everyday moments into opportunities for bonding, imagination, and shared joy.

  • Encourage movement, exploration, and connection through open-ended play.

  • Bring energy and interaction into virtual spaces with adaptable, screen-friendly activities.

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