Created for parents, grandparents, teachers and carers who want more meaningful play and less prep.
The River Magic Pack is a gentle, story-led outdoor play resource designed to help young children explore movement, emotions and imagination through the natural rhythms of water.
Through story, song, poem, reflection and ten playful water-based games, children discover how water moves, rests and flows - learning that energy and calm can exist together.
Designed for early learners aged 3â7, River Magic invites children to:
đ explore movement, mindfulness and sensory play
đ§ express emotions through art, storytelling and creative reflection
âď¸ build confidence, curiosity and emotional awareness
đż connect with nature in meaningful, age-appropriate ways
Whatâs Inside the River Magic Pack
An original River Magic story
A song with movement ideas and optional audio sing-along
The Pebble Poem (verse plus guided creative writing activity)
10 water-themed games and reflections designed for flexible outdoor play
A bonus Puddle Explorers page
Flowing Forward reflection prompts to support emotional literacy
All activities are no prep, no printing and no planning required â simply read, choose and play.
Where & When This Pack Works Best
River Magic is designed to be flexible and adaptable. It works beautifully:
By rivers, streams, lakes and beaches
In parks, gardens and outdoor play spaces
With puddles after rain
As imaginative indoor play when outdoor access is limited
During quieter moments, emotional resets or reflective play sessions
Ideal for:
Families and grandparents sharing nature time
Early years educators and forest school leaders
Children who enjoy calm creativity alongside movement and exploration
Part of the Curious Roots Collective Approach
The River Magic Pack is part of the Curious Roots Collective range of digital outdoor play resources - combining stories, poems, songs and games to make nature-inspired play simple, joyful and accessible wherever you are.
It pairs beautifully with the Curious Explorers Outdoor Playbook for children who love imaginative, story-driven adventures.
⨠Because when children move like water - flowing, resting and shining - they learn that gentleness can be a strength.

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