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700+ activities30+ behaviour guides10+ development areas

What do you need today?

Happening nowMeltdown helpCalm-down steps and a short activity you can start in under a minute.Help me calm thisGive me a calm activity
Ten minutes, no setupNo-prep activity nowIdeas you can start without gathering supplies — rain or shine, indoors or out.Find one nowWatching them growCurious about milestonesSkill areas, age stages, and how play supports what's emerging now.See what's developingAdditional needsSEND supportPlay that meets your child where they are — aligned with the SEND Code of Practice.Explore SEND guidance
700+ activities30+ behaviour guides10+ development areas

What do you need today?

Happening nowMeltdown helpCalm-down steps and a short activity you can start in under a minute.Help me calm thisGive me a calm activity
Ten minutes, no setupNo-prep activity nowIdeas you can start without gathering supplies — rain or shine, indoors or out.Find one nowWatching them growCurious about milestonesSkill areas, age stages, and how play supports what's emerging now.See what's developingAdditional needsSEND supportPlay that meets your child where they are — aligned with the SEND Code of Practice.Explore SEND guidance
SEND support includedActivities adapted for children with additional needs, aligned with the four areas of the SEND Code of Practice.
Parent-testedActivities tested by parents at home — and refined from what actually worked.
Evidence-informedInformed by NHS and NSPCC guidance, early years frameworks, and real parenting experience.
No guilt, no fluffPractical, honest help for real family moments — without pressure to be a perfect parent.

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Behaviour Guide

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Calm, practical guidance for meltdowns, tantrums, bedtime battles, and the moments that leave you unsure what to do next.

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Development Guide

Follow your toddler’s growth

Explore developmental stages and skills so you can match play to what your toddler is learning — without overcomplicating it.

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This week's picks

Potty Goodbye Wave

Make flushing a celebration — wave bye-bye to the wee or poo and cheer as it swirls away. Normalising the process reduces resistance.

19m–3y5 mins
No prep

Rhyme Pairs Hunt

Find pairs of objects around the home that rhyme to build phonological awareness in a playful way.

2y–4y15 mins
No prepGoing further

Pillow Path Adventure

Create an obstacle course with cushions for active indoor play.

18m–4y10 mins

Shopping List Scribble

Give your child paper and a crayon to 'write' their own shopping list while you write yours.

19m–3y10 mins
No prep
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