Learning through Play

The home of easy to set up play ideas! Browse a range of activities that are simple to create and often use the stuff you already have lying around your house! These activities are all created with communication development in mind, so be sure to join in with your little one and foster some conversation.

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Save your recycling!

Save your recycling!

Egg cartons + multiples from nature = A recipe for so many play and learning opportunities.My kids LOVE collecting conkers, acorns or stones on our walks out in nature. They're...
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Easy Play Idea: Developing gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination

Easy Play Idea: Developing gross motor skills and hand-eye coordination

Can a 22 month old use a mallet?!Yes. Yes they can.Let's not underestimate our kids. Whatever the weather, get rugged up and give this activity a go.Smashing ice with a...
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✈️ Make Paper Planes Together

✈️ Make Paper Planes Together

One piece of paper. Hours of fun.Level up:- colour them in- add stickers- make a runway- have competitions- throw from high places- make a hanger for them to rest in...
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Feed the birds

Feed the birds

Auggie loves to throw things but it’s not always ideal - especially in the house! I wanted to do an activity that would let him practice the motor-planning and big...
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Finger Painting

Finger Painting

Last minute card making for Daddy! Super messy - August absolutely loved it! I used acrylic paint. He tasted some of it and decided he didn't want any more -...
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Canvas Clean Painting

Canvas Clean Painting

We haven't done any clean painting since August was tiny so it was time to revisit this activity. I had a big canvas lying around, but I'd recommend a smaller...
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Play Circle

Play Circle

It's so tempting to plonk baby on the floor with all their toys within arms reach. Especially if, like mine, your baby gets loud and frustrated pretty quickly - sometimes...
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Splodgy Art Pieces

Splodgy Art Pieces

Throwback to August's first painting experience!! This was SO EASY to set up and again was a great way to lengthen tummy time!! I cut some paper to fit into...
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