Monday 23 December
Today we begin our #12DaysOfPlay, where we share ideas and inspiration for play over the holidays. Up first is #GamesOnTheGo 
So, if you are taking a trip to visit family then check out our tips for making travel fun: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/games-for-on-the-go/
Tuesday 24 December
Day 2 of #12DaysOfPlay: Messy play! Children love to get muddy, covered in paint
and stuff when playing, have a look at our #MessyPlay resource, and see if it inspires your children to get their hands dirty! 
https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Messy-Play-Book-1-web.pdf?plsctml_id=12209
Wednesday 25 December
Day 3 of #12DaysOfPlay 
Merry Christmas to you if you celebrate it!
Busy households can be overwhelming for children. To help stay calm and happy, try some games that help children take deep breaths: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Play-Well-Activity-Cards_01.pdf?plsctml_id=20645
Thursday 26 December
Day 4 of #12DaysOfPlay! There’s no better time to discover the fun of #LoosePartsPlay than on Boxing Day! Save any leftover bits and pieces for playtime. What could children make with boxes, wrapping paper, string? The answer is anything! More info here: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Play-Scotland-Loose-Parts-Leaflet.pdf?plsctml_id=10934
Friday 27 December
Day 5 of #12DaysOfPlay! Up next we have #SnowAndIcePlay 
There’s so much joy to be found in playing outdoors while cold and icy. Our resource has lots of ideas! What do your children find most fun in this weather? https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/PS0017-Play-Scotland-Snow-and-Ice-Play-A6-Booklet-1.pdf?plsctml_id=20710
Saturday 28 December
Day 6 of #12DaysOfPlay! Do you remember how fun it was to hide and find #hiddentreasures as a child? This is a wonderful reminder that it’s free to #playoutside. Our resource details how to make a special treasure map: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/PS006-Play-Scotland-Activity-Sheets-Home-Print-LoRes_treasure_map.pdf?plsctml_id=19673
Sunday 29 December
Day 7 of #12DaysOfPlay! Messy play number 2! We have a lot of #MessyPlay ideas, and we love sharing them with you. Do any of these ideas spark some #PlayInspiration at your house? Let us know if they do, and feel free to tag us in your play snaps! https://buff.ly/476toKv
Monday 30 December
Day 8 of #12DaysOfPlay! Today we have chuckies and puddles – what’s your favourite way to play in the wet? https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Chuckies-n-Puddles-2.pdf?plsctml_id=12217
Tuesday 31 December
Day 9 of #12DaysOfPlay! We hope you’re having a restful period and enjoying lots of #OutdoorTime 
Our Bonfire Night resource is a valuable tool for ensuring safety while enjoying play and fireworks: https://buff.ly/3RwpfKd
Wednesday 1 January
Day 10 of #12DaysOfPlay! New Year’s Resolution to play outside every day anyone?
Wrap up warm and try out some ideas for active games to play in the park or garden 
https://playscotland.org/resources/print/PS009-Play-Scotland-Active-Play-Games-A6-Booklet-7.pdf?plsctml_id=19885
Thursday 2 January
Day 11 of #12DaysOfPlay! It is the penultimate day, but there is still time to have some fun. Play doesn’t need to be expensive or even cost anything. Our #PlayOnAShoestring resource is here for just that: https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Playing-on-a-shoestring-resource-.pdf?plsctml_id=23851
Friday 3 January
We hope you’ve enjoyed our #12DaysOfPlay! Lastly, we have a cheap and fun creative play resource about how to make a fortune teller for the year ahead. We hope yours is filled with PLAY! Happy 2025 
https://www.playscotland.org/resources/print/Fortune-Telling-1.pdf?plsctml_id=19991
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