fun and learning

Welcome to Fun and Learning

In this area you will find hundreds of games and activity ideas that you can try anytime with your little one. To help you find an activity that suits your needs simply make a choice in the category, age or duration areas below. You can also make a selection in all three if you are after a really specific activity. Once you have made your selection make sure you press the pink 'search for activities button', and then your results will be displayed.

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Alphabet flash cards

Alphabet flash cards

Print a set of alphabet flash cards and ideas on how to use them for your childs learning.

Skills: Mind Builder

Age: Toddler, Child, Parent | Duration: Medium

A Roll of the Dice

A Roll of the Dice

It's never too early to introduce children to numbers. Dice and cards are fun ways to encourage a love of numbers.

Skills: Hand/eye coordination, Mind builder

Age: Toddler, Child, Parent | Duration: Medium

Count the Chicks

Count the Chicks

Hatch your child's love of numbers with help from some fuzzy friends.

Skills: Mind builder

Age: Toddler, Child, Parent | Duration: Medium

Language games

Language games

Introduce new language to your child while playing this fun game.

Skills: Mind builder

Age: Baby, Parent | Duration: Short

Let's Talk!

Let's Talk!

Talking to your child is the best way to encourage his emerging vocabulary.

Skills: Mind builder

Age: Baby, Toddler, Parent | Duration: Short

Letter Hunt

Letter Hunt

An active way to teach the alphabet.

Skills: Mind builder, Muscle builder, Hand/eye coordination, Parties and Celebrations

Age: Toddler, Child, | Duration: Medium

Messy Writing

Messy Writing

Pre-writing skills are worked on in nursery, but parents can turn everyday fun into learning experiences. One way only requires a can of whipped cream!

Skills: Hand/eye coordination, Just for fun, Mind builder

Age: Toddler, Child, | Duration: Medium

Name that Object Game

Name that Object Game

This is a great time to introduce your baby to abstract thinking games such as naming objects in her world.

Skills: Mind Builder

Age: Baby, Parent | Duration: Short

Number flash cards

Number flash cards

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Skills: Mind Builder

Age: Toddler, Child, Parent | Duration: Medium

Polly Parrot

Polly Parrot

Let Baby flex his newfound verbal skills with this fun activity!

Skills: Mind Builder

Age: Baby, Toddler, Parent | Duration: Short

Reading Rocks!

Reading Rocks!

Reading to your baby is an activity that serves several purposes. First of all, it's fun! But the benefits beyond that lead to a lifetime of discovery.

Skills: Mind builder

Age: Baby, Toddler, Parent | Duration: Short

Signing for Small Ones

Signing for Small Ones

Help your baby communicate their needs before they're able to talk.

Skills: Mind builder

Age: Baby, Parent | Duration: Medium

Sort It Out

Sort It Out

Children learn how to categorise different items -- a skill they'll need in maths class later on!

Skills: Hand/eye coordination, Just for fun, Mind builder

Age: Toddler, Child, Parent | Duration: Medium

Sticky Memories

Sticky Memories

This is one game your child will never forget!

Skills: Hand/eye coordination, Just for fun, Mind builder

Age: Toddler, Child, Parent | Duration: Medium

Story Tellers

Story Tellers

Creating stories with your child is a great way to reinforce a love of reading, encourage creativity and foster a world of discovery.

Skills: Mind builder

Age: Toddler, Child, Parent | Duration: Short

Words Around the House

Words Around the House

Prepare your child for reading with this entertaining and educational activity.

Skills: Mind Builder

Age: Toddler, Child, Parent | Duration: Medium

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