Parents and carers in Edinburgh and the Lothians have voted the free Bookbug Sessions, with stories, songs and rhymes at local libraries as the top thing to do with children in their area.
Carried out as part of the Scottish Government’s PlayTalkRead campaign, the poll asked parents and carers of Edinburgh and the Lothians’ 0-3 year olds to vote for their favourite activity to do in the area from a 30 Things To Do list.
Children in Edinburgh and the Lothians also love animals and getting outdoors with listening to the sound of the sea through a shell on Portobello beach voted second in the poll and riding on tractors at Almond Valley Heritage Centre coming third.
The full list can be viewed here.
Created with the help of parents across Edinburgh and the Lothians, as well as input from early years practitioners, the list included fun, free and easy playing, talking and reading activities. Votes were cast on a range of activities, from spotting Greyfriar’s Bobby on the Storywall at the Scottish Storytelling Centre, to feeding the ducks at the pond in Inverleith Park.
Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell commented: “This list of the best things to do has been created by parents for parents. As a mum of two, I enjoy doing many of the activities included on the 30 things lists with my boys. It’s great that some of the best ways to spend time with your children don’t need to involve lots of toys or equipment. Making the most of the great outdoor activities we have on our doorstep and trips to the library are all enjoyable, free ways to spend time together with your children.”
You can check out the full list of results from Edinburgh and the Lothians by visiting www.playtalkread.scot/30-things-results.
The 30 Things To Do in Edinburgh and the Lothians list was created as part of the Scottish Government’s PlayTalkRead campaign, which encourages parents and carers to incorporate playing, talking and reading with their little ones into their daily routines.
www.playtalkread.scot has loads of ideas for fun, simple and free activities to enjoy together.
You can also visit the PlayTalkRead Facebook page or follow PlayTalkRead on Twitter for lots of handy tips and advice:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/playtalkread
Twitter: @PlayTalkRead
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