Picnic & Play Summer’26 – family trips & outdoors Storyplay!

2026-07-31T15:59:27+00:00

Our first trip to Troon Beach this Summer with Bridgeton Hub families! We had a lovely bus journey with our Porridge & Play Bridgeton families! On one bus we sang Old MacDonald, played Alphabet Countries (thanks to Suleman as it’s his fave game) and “My Names Bob & I’m Very Big & I like to eat Bananas!” And Virginia told the story of the Quangle Wangles Hat! (Which Licketyspit once did a show about – take a look here 👉🏽 https://www.licketyspit.com/families-2/licketyspit-projects/quangle-wangle/# On the other bus we chatted about the seaside and how excited everyone was about heading to beach! All the children were determined to go swimming even though the sun was not out today…but they weren’t worried about that at all! After spotting farms & sheep and cows and forests (or maybe woods.... And some people playing golf!) to our great glee (delight) we suddenly saw the SEA! It was windy & so sandy blowing in our eyes a bit but lots of us still hopped into swimsuits and leaped into the sea to paddle, to swim & to play - hooray! It was COLD but it was So FUN! And lots of mums jumped in too! Taz made us all lovely hot chocolate to warm us up. We moved our picnic up onto the grass beside the promenade near the beach so we didn’t get [...]

Picnic & Play Summer’26 – family trips & outdoors Storyplay!2026-07-31T15:59:27+00:00

A breezy, blowy day at the sea!

2026-07-31T14:30:15+00:00

No sooner had we arrived than we got stuck in playing in the sand and sea. There was lots of paddling and some brave souls went in for a full dip! Wow! We had to play tag to warm up! Back at camp, some serious construction got underway. We dug deep holes, built epic castle sculptures and buried our siblings in sand. We ate our picnic up on the grass and chased away the seagulls and crows that flocked hopefully around. There were eggs and cheese sandwiches, fruit, muffins and cucumber and tiny tomatoes too! Then the football came out and there was Duck Duck Goose and Witches Fingers too. Once we had played and eaten our fill, we set off for the playpark Aharrr! Pirates appeared! There were mermaids And fishes And sailors in jail! But there were some people, missing, who could it be? Why Ruby and Sobia off to get ice cream! Back for a cone quick before it melts! Then onto the bus for games and drawing. And home again for a big long sleep! by Taz, Sarah, Ruby & Licketyspit Families Find out more With Storyplay friends from Castlemilk! Troon Beach, July 2026

A breezy, blowy day at the sea!2026-07-31T14:30:15+00:00

Rain, rain, we play again!

2026-07-31T14:31:28+00:00

Our spirits weren’t dampened by a little light rain at Balloch Castle Country Park on Wednesday. We first had a look at the spooky castle, talking about who might live in the building now overgrown with weeds - spiders, birds, perhaps something else… On with our bright blue ponchos and we were off to explore. Down down down the path to the loch, finding a marvellous playpark by the water. We climbed and we jumped. We swung and we slid. Inside the ship’s galley we chased and we hid. On pole, slide and seesaw we played and we played. Children and grown ups all joined in the games. The flying fox took us off with a whoosh! We helped one another to climb on and push. And when we got hungry we went back up the hill. To have our picnic under a canopy of trees. Ruby read Mrs Wobble the Waitress Where children saved the day with nets and skates Entertaining the customers as they caught chickens and plates! We played I spy and the alphabet games on the bus Put our phones away and it passed in a flash “If we’d been at home on a day like this we’d probably just have been on screens all day” Mum We were wet, but happy thanks to Picnic & Play! by Taz, Sarah, Ruby & Licketyspit [...]

Rain, rain, we play again!2026-07-31T14:31:28+00:00

Last Forest Storyplay of the Summer – playing and chilling with friends!

2026-07-28T15:41:39+00:00

This morning it was cloudy and it even drizzled a wee bit but that does not stop Licketyspit families playing outdoors. We had Sruthi, Shanmukha and Daiwik, James and Yulia and Boatemaa and Gabbie but then we were joined by Penny and Cyrus and Abiodun, Faridah, Dorcas and Fawsan! How does it feel to Storyplay outdoors? Is it very different from Storyplay inside? Well, I’ll tell you one thing - only at outdoors Storyplay one can dress up and dance in the rain! We did it today - and it felt great! Our dressing up today was so elaborate and families created characters inspired by the wonderful Children’s Wood - James was Purple Tail -‘I live in the Forest , this forest the Children’s Wood, in the tree next to the beehive and that doesn’t bother me because bees are my good friends!’ Gabbie became Marshmallow - 'I live in Candyland and I like to eat lentil soup! I like to play with my friends and do everything else in Candyland!' Boatemaa was Mama Hippo - 'I live next door to Candyland in the Quiet Forest and I love singing’ Shamunkha was a Party Animal from Partyland and Sruthi and Daiwik were also Partyland citizens who party all day long! And Steven became a HUMAN BEAT BOX - he was amazing and we all danced to his [...]

Last Forest Storyplay of the Summer – playing and chilling with friends!2026-07-28T15:41:39+00:00

Family Hide and Seek in the Wood…

2026-07-28T11:17:18+00:00

Feels free and unexpected and really good! We played in many different ways and had great chats sitting in the shade. First we warmed up with a song Then made our bodies thin and long Round and bouncy Jelly like Strong as giants Feather light Everyone dressed up in different ways We had a fairy who learns how to twirl A fairy who eats bugs We had a bumblebee living in a tree We had a dragon fly and a ladybird turning into a spider with a pink web! Zara the Butterfly and Kim the Butterfly had a rivalry…ooh! Rosy Butterfly liked to EAT caterpillars Then there was the French Chef Marcell who made delicious dishes as well Muhammed the Genie’s friend could ask the Genie for 3 wishes And not far away were Blue Fish Ammar and a Blue Bottle Fly A Larvae that was yet to evolve, wanted to grow into a cricket. Muhammed the Genie’s friend helped her get her wish, and a cricket she became! And finally a Goblin and a French Pirate... Joined us for our games! We danced and made up funny rhymes, with animals stinky and silly and wild! We let loose in the children’s wood, making fries, steak and noodles in the mud kitchen. We climbed on the tightrope and the bouncy web. And played in the sand with [...]

Family Hide and Seek in the Wood…2026-07-28T11:17:18+00:00

Forest Storyplay with Bridgeton Pals

2026-07-23T09:47:44+00:00

Hanging out with pals in the sun, there’s nothing quite like it! While unfortunately a few of our friends weren’t well this week, those that were hopped on the minibus from Bridgeton and joined us for a super Storyplay session at the Children’s Wood. We warmed up, dressed up and suddenly we were joined by Scary Movie - ‘I can eat everybody!’ - a scary monster who moves fast and chases people! A Giant Dinosaur called Risen who lives in 100 countries and likes to eat trees A Scary Cat with sharp sharp claws A Big Dinosaur who eats people Mummy Cat (Scary Cat’s mummy!) Scary Kitten (Scary Cat’s sister, of course) A Happy Bug called Fillipe A Builder Dinosaur who wants to build a tower for the Bug Fillipe A Goblin who likes to eat ladybugs feet for breakfast And Peaches the Fairy who eats plenty of spinach We felt a bit worried about getting eaten. Especially the bugs and beasties who live in the Children’s Wood! So Scary Movie gave the Goblin a lollypop, which helped change his diet. And Peaches the Fairy gave everyone some spinach. It made us all dance! Later on, we met a Robot Dragon a Sad Elephant and Cat, and a Zombie Elephant - in a game of Funky Chicken initiated by the Scary Cat. We were also [...]

Forest Storyplay with Bridgeton Pals2026-07-23T09:47:44+00:00

FOREST STORYPLAY ’26 at THE CHILDREN’S WOOD!

2026-07-21T15:22:52+00:00

Sunshine and outdoor play for all! Another brilliant session at The Children’s Wood… The sun was already shining, and we could all feel that it was going to be a proper hot Summer’s Day in Glasgow! Licketyspit families strolled into The Children’s Wood with big smiles and full of hugs from everyone. Today some families were meeting old friends and also making new ones, as some of the participants haven’t met each other before and Storyplay is a great way to connect with each other! We got active quickly with our Warm-up Rhyme ‘Big as a House’ and with a rather jumpy game of Funky Chicken! Dressing-up was fantastic and being outdoors certainly inspired everyone… Ruby became Diana the Dragon Fly who flies about looking for mushrooms Deon was John the Really Bad Dragon - ‘I do good things though! I get food for people; I live in a flat and I have a dog named Niko and a cat named Peanut.’ Ada turned into Victoria the Nun who likes wildlife and eats cornflakes for breakfast. Zac was Pear Trader from Ninety-nine nights - ‘I live in the forest, and people bring me pearls and I trade them for stuff’ Yasna was Owl the Owl who scares people!  Shanmukha became Chef Shanm who likes to make and eat pizza. Iris was Diane The Dragon who [...]

FOREST STORYPLAY ’26 at THE CHILDREN’S WOOD!2026-07-21T15:22:52+00:00

FOREST STORYPLAY ’26 at THE CHILDREN’S WOOD!

2026-07-21T15:25:49+00:00

Forest Storyplay is BACK and The Children’s Wood looks stunning! Cloudy in the morning, still gorgeous though. Full of life and beauty here at the Meadow. Trees bursting with green leaves. The lovely flowers are all out. You can see the busy bees Buzzing, flying all around! The Children’s Wood is kind to us We love it here and we have fun! Warming up with great wee rhymes, Trying dance steps all the time. Dressing up becomes more vibrant, When the Summer sun shines so bright. Funky Chicken? Ready to jump! Someone became a wee Sleepy cat, Two wobbly giraffes were in the Wood! We met a Happy Sea lion too! The Children’s Wood is kind to us We love it here and we have fun! A great big game of Stuck in The Mud Everyone laughing and running so fast! If you are IT you need to TIG, if you get TAGGED, you are STUCK in the mud! But don’t you worry, here are your pals Ready to free you so you can RUN FREE! Family Hide & Seek is exciting in the Wood. A whole family is IT and they have to be smooth. Other families hide trying not to be found some inside the bushes, others low on the ground… The Children’s Wood is kind to us We love it here and [...]

FOREST STORYPLAY ’26 at THE CHILDREN’S WOOD!2026-07-21T15:25:49+00:00

P&P26 CASTLEMILK – Forest Creatures & Wolves!

2026-06-19T11:49:18+00:00

It was the last session of this block at Castlemilk Library and we all feel like we are great big family! We get in our circle cause circles are cool, Nerea plays music, we dance and we groove, A twirly fun Conga made with all our pals To get us all started and warm up our hearts! Make yourself big as House or As small as a mouse! As Thin as a pin! Or maybe a string?? As round as a ball, As a tree, very tall! Wobbly as jelly, Buzzy as a bee Have a wee think… What else could you be? Funky Chicken is an old-time favourite, Castlemilk families are so fast at it - They all come up with fantastic ideas, Take a wee look at what we have here… Poppy's Kangaroo was Cheeky, And Kim’s Snake rather Stinky, Haaris brought a Snow Turtle, And Anusha invited a Sneaky Sea lion  Zara’s Horse was Jumpy, And Caroline’s Dog was Dancing, Sayeda brought a Happy Cat, And Ammar’s Penguin was Fast!  Shabana’s Elephant was Angry Rumaisa’s Sealion was Dancing Abu thought of a Naughty Eagle And we also met a Strong Mohammed! Let’s Dress Up as Forest Creatures, And imagine what we can be? Butterflies, midges or rabbits, A squirrel, fox, bat or a flea! Haaris – ‘I am a hacker creeper, and [...]

P&P26 CASTLEMILK – Forest Creatures & Wolves!2026-06-19T11:49:18+00:00

P&P26 CASTLEMILK- A Head Chef and floating to the moon…

2026-06-15T12:29:29+00:00

Poor Bun Brother was a bit preoccupied although you wouldn’t think so when we first met him… ‘Aye, Aye, Aye I’m The Best, I’m the Best clap, clap, clap clap, clap, clap  We are the Bun Brothers; we are like no other! ‘ He was singing and cheering and clapping and he got us all involved in singing about him and his brother and how they are the best and they are like no other when suddenly… Poor Bun Brother realised that he was on his own, without his brother (who couldn’t come) and he was in a right pickle because he couldn’t remember any of his fantastic recipes! But his sadness didn’t last long as soon as he realised he had arrived in Castlemilk Library where he discovered a Delicious Crew of Brilliantly Creative CHEFs!! There was Angel Chef, Cool Chef whose speciality is pizza, Crazy Chef, Pizza Pie Chef, Mean Chef who is a dog as well as a chef, Fairy Chef, Prince Chef, Ninja Chef who specialises in Chocolate Milk, Sad Chef & Happy Chef, Wee Chef, Jamaica Chef & the world-famous Candyfloss Chef!  ‘Marvellous! We can work together and create a sublime recipe for an out of this world CAKE!!’ - the Bun Brother was beside himself. So we got working…we had a massive bowl in the middle. There were so [...]

P&P26 CASTLEMILK- A Head Chef and floating to the moon…2026-06-15T12:29:29+00:00

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