Play and Learning
Play is one of the best ways for young children to learn. When children play, they discover new things, make friends, and build important skills. Playing together—by talking, listening, and taking turns—helps your child learn how to:
- share,
- understand feelings,
- use words to express themselves.
Every child develops at their own pace, but there are common steps along the way. Play supports all these steps—from holding a toy, to pretending, to solving problems.
When you join in with your child’s play, you’re doing more than having fun—you’re helping them learn about themselves, other people, and the world around them.
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Play helps your child’s communication, language, learning, and wellbeing.
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Play can happen anywhere—bathtime, bedtime, even while washing up! Using silly voices or singing together builds your child’s brain from birth.
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- Baby and toddler play ideas – NHS
- Activities for Playing | Words for Life
- Tiny Happy People – Activities
- 15 Quick Activities for Babies That Take Less Than 10 Minutes – BBC Tiny Happy People
- What is ‘Tummy Time’ and when should you start it? – BBC Tiny Happy People
- Sing We Me Nursery Rhyme Booklet | Words for Life
Sharing, taking turns, chatting, and making friends are lifelong skills. These take time to learn, and play is the perfect way to practise.
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The best way to help your child learn, is to talk to them in the language you know best.
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From baby yoga and sensory play to toddler football and stay-and-play sessions, there’s something for every age and stage. Local Family Hubs and Children’s Centres offer welcoming spaces for fun and learning.
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