You can help your child learn through the little things you do together every day. You don’t need to set aside time or plan anything complicated.
- everyday conversations
- make-believe play
- games with numbers or letters
- reading together
- doing things together, such as household chores, and talking about them
You know your child best. Short, playful activities often work better than long planned ones, and keep them interested.
Ideas for every day
A predictable routine
Children feel more comfortable with a routine: getting up and going to bed at the same times, regular meals, and screens off at least an hour before bed.
Keeping active
Young children should be active for at least 3 hours a day, with fresh air every day. Indoors, try hide-and-seek, star jumps, an obstacle course or a dance-off.
Television and screens
Talk about what your child watches, and use favourite characters in games. Choose learning apps, set parental controls and stay close by.
Talking together
Everyone at home can talk with your child through the day, following what interests them. Look at photos of family and friends and talk about them.
Feelings and wellbeing
Keep young children away from news that might scare them. Get down to their level, and let them know it’s all right to feel worried.
Websites with ideas to try
Video Resources
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