We've got some great ideas to help little minds learn.
Children learn through little things every day like talking, playing and going about your daily routine.
On this page you'll find lots of ideas and activities that you and your children can do together to help them learn. The activities teach a range of skills and are suitable for children from birth to 5.
For more tips and ideas to support your child's learning through everyday activities visit the NHS Best Start in Life website and the BBC's Tiny Happy People page.
For more information about helping your child to learn and develop, see What to expect in the Early Years Foundation Stage: a guide for parents (PDF 5.9 MB) - from The East London Research School.
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(Pre-school and Reception)
All aboard!
(Pre-school and Reception)
Around the home
(All ages)
Calming jar
(All ages)
Curious objects
(Pre-school and Reception)
Den making
(All ages)
Endless possibilities
(All ages)
Follow my leader
(Pre-school and Reception)
Hide and seek
(Toddlers)
I spy
(Babies)
Listening carefully
(All ages)
Little chefs
(Pre-school and Reception)
Little scientists
(Pre-school and Reception)
Make a card or a gift
(Pre-school and Reception)
Make a home for minibeasts
(Pre-school and Reception)
Make a leaf crown
(Pre-school and Reception)
Making the story come alive - sound effects
(Toddlers)
Nursery rhymes
(Toddlers)
Out and about
(All ages)
Pass the ball
(Babies)
Peek-a-boo
(Babies)
Planting and growing
(Pre-school and Reception)
Self-soothing box
(All ages)
Splash and squirt
(Toddlers)
Storytellers
(Pre-school and Reception)
Superheroes
(Pre-school and Reception)
The great outdoors
(All ages)
Tinkering
(Pre-school and reception)
Tummy time
(Babies)