Playing on a shoestring: play ideas for Playday 2023

Playing on a shoestring – making every day an adventure.

This year’s Playday theme focuses on the everyday low-cost or no-cost play adventures that children can enjoy at home, in settings, and in our communities.

Play opportunities don’t need to involve expensive activities, costly toys, or trips to far-off destinations. It is often the simplest ideas, the free and found opportunities, which offer the most fun, and are the most developmentally beneficial for children and young people.

This resource pulls together cheap or free play ideas to enjoy on Playday and any other day of the year.