5 – 15 mins Fine motor, pencil grip, counting, number sequencing, colour recognition Minimal mess Easy! Join the dot activities are a classic! They’ve been around for a while and are still providing entertainment and engaging children years later. There are plenty of printable out there, but I much prefer an open-ended option and have …
10 – 25 mins Counting, number association, fine motor, creative, directive Minimal mess Easy! Board games offer so many opportunities for early learning. They offer a range of academic and social skills, are great fun, but sometimes can be quite expensive. So why not create your own? Furthermore, personalise your game board and make it …
10 – 20 mins Fine motor, matching, letter and name recognition Minimal mess Requires preparation Similar to our peg-a-number game, here we have a peg-a-NAME game! A very simple, personalised activity that encourages children to identify the letters in their name, match and spell their name using pegs. Great for pre literacy learning, fine motor …
10 – 20 mins Fine motor, scissor skills, imaginative, creative Minimal mess Requires preparation This DIY cardboard car wash is the perfect little addition for any car lovers play area. Made from recycled items and things you have at home; in a matter of minutes you can create a great little imaginary activity and the …
10 – 20 mins Counting, numeral recognition, number association, fine motor Minimal mess Requires preparation This peg-a-number game is great for learning basic numeracy. It encourages children to engage with number recognition, count with one-to-one correspondence, and learn numeracy association, as well as use fine motor muscles to play. It’s an activity that uses everyday …
10 – 20 mins mathematical concepts, fine motor, creative Minimal mess Tape towers require little effort, a few resources, but an abundance of play and learning opportunities. In this activity your child will problem solve, predict, use trial and error, challenge themselves, use creativity, engage with fine motor skills and be exposed to many mathematical …
15 – 25 mins Fine motor, hand-eye coordination, creative, children develop a sense of belonging, community participation Minimal mess Rock paintings are a simple art experience for children and adults alike and so much fun! There is no right or wrong, just room for pure creative expression. Collect rocks when you are out and about, …
5 – 20 mins Gross motor, literacy, numeracy, visual motor perception Minimal mess Easy! This DIY obstacle course is beyond simple and will be sure to get your children active and engaged in fun, play based learning. All you need is some chalk and pavement and away you go! This play based activity not only …
15 – 25 mins Experimentation, critical thinking, colour mixing Minimal mess Want to see some magic that is real? If so, you must try out this magic milk experiment. It’s so simple, easy to set up and is so effective and mesmerising! Magic milk is a hands-on science experiment that will nurture curiosity, encourage critical …
