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How to play well with your child

Some people make playing look easy. Learn how to be one of them here.  It seems so simple, doesn’t it?…

New play-based learning activities for a summer of happy family memories

We’ve put together a range of practical play-based learning activities for 0–5-year-olds that are approved by our experts, and are…

The developmental milestones in your baby’s first year

We share advice and research on early years development and suitable play-based learning activities for babies in their first year.…

Family play activity – junk modelling

Sometimes you can build a compelling day of play around what we usually throw away. Find out more about junk…

Simple ideas to encourage everyday play

Try these suggestions for how to integrate play into a variety of household tasks. In general, our play programme dives…

Family play activity – modelling dough

This simple guide provides you a bunch of handy tips designed to get you rolling up your sleeves and getting…

Family play activity – water play

Build a day of wonderous water play using this handy guide full of useful tips. What is it? Available to…

Are you the FUN or UNFUN one in your family?

When we think about our own childhoods many of us remember a family member as being the go-to individual for…

Why play is helping your child to develop and thrive

We all want our children to be happy and settled as they move from home or pre-school settings into school…