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 3–7, River Magic invites children to:

• 🌊 explore movement, mindfulness and sensory play

• 💧 express emotions through art, storytelling and creative reflection

• ☀️ build confidence, curiosity and emotional awareness

• 🌿 connect with nature in meaningful, age-appropriate ways

What’s 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 — 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.