Activity ideas & tools

Creative learning and development: ideas and activities

Encourage your child’s creativity by giving them plenty of time, materials and space for play.

Preschooler screen time: tips for balance

Balance screen time with other activities that are good for your preschooler’s development. Suitable for children aged 2-5 years.

Playing with balls activity

Playing with balls makes physical activity fun. Throwing, catching and kicking balls is good for muscle development, hand-eye coordination and fitness.

Thinking and play: preschoolers

Play is the natural way young children learn. Even when it looks like preschoolers are just playing, their brains are hard at work putting together vital knowledge about the world.

Noticing nature walk: activity for children 3-6 years

A noticing nature walk is about observing the environment with all senses. All you need is somewhere to walk.

Homemade toys

Young children don’t need special or expensive toys for learning and development. In fact, with a little imagination, you can turn ordinary things around the house into homemade toys and free activities for kids.

Physical activity for young children

Physical activity can start very early in life as part of everyday play. When you’re choosing activities for young children, focus on fun and play.

Listening walk: activity for children 4-6 years

A listening walk helps your child learn to pay attention, focus on sounds, and can also be a mindfulness activity.

Why play is important

Play is key to your child’s learning, development, confidence and wellbeing. Unstructured, free play is the best type of play for young children.

Preschoolers at play

Play is how preschoolers (3-5 years) learn, experiment and solve problems. It’s important to follow your child’s interests when you and your preschooler play.

Toys and games for children

Toys and games for kids – how do you know what’s best? Finding toys that your child will enjoy and learn from is about understanding which play ideas suit which age.

Movement and play: Toddlers

Play is good for toddler movement and motor skills development. Toddlers (1-3 years) are naturally active, especially as they get better at climbing, running and jumping.