Dear Zoo Inspired Play Planning Booklet

Turn a much-loved story into a simple, open-ended play experience with our Dear Zoo Play Booklet. This 5-page printable booklet is filled with gentle inspiration for creating meaningful, story-led play without needing elaborate resources or hours of preparation.

Using familiar animals, a few boxes and everyday materials, the booklet helps you create an inviting play experience where children can explore the story in their own way. Rather than prescribing exactly how children should play, the ideas provide a starting point and leave plenty of space for imagination.

Inside you’ll find play ideas, simple set-up guidance, suggested resources and inspiration for using what you already have. The activities encourage imagination, language, fine motor development, problem solving, independence and confidence through child-led play.

Perfect for EYFS practitioners, nurseries, preschools, childminders and families looking for easy ways to extend Dear Zoo beyond story time.

🌿 Includes: 5-page printable play booklet🌿 Story-inspired play ideas🌿 Simple set-up suggestions🌿 Everyday, accessible resources🌿 Open-ended and child-led inspiration

Digital download – no physical product will be posted.

Simple ideas. Real play. Gentle days. 🤎