What Can My Child Learn?
Stuck for something to do? What can my child learn right now? Tell us their age and a few details, and we’ll suggest a hands-on activity using things you already have, matched to their stage.
Tell us a little and we’ll suggest something
Every idea is matched to your child’s age, using things you likely have at home.
How it works
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Tell us about your child
Pop in their age and, if you like, how much time you have, where you are and what you're hoping for.
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Get a matched idea
We suggest an age-appropriate activity with simple steps and things you probably already have.
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Keep the good ones
Not quite right? Tap 'give me another'. Love it? Save it to your account for later.
Common questions
How do you choose the activities?
Every activity has a suitable age range, a rough time, a setting and a focus such as calm, creative or energy-burning. We match those to what you tell us and always keep the ideas age-appropriate.
Do I need to buy anything?
No. The ideas are built around everyday bits most families already have at home, like paper, cardboard, socks and a few kitchen basics.
What ages is it for?
From tiny babies through to teenagers. Set the age in years or months and the ideas adjust to suit.
Are the activities safe?
Each idea includes a safety note where relevant, but you know your child best. Always supervise and adapt anything to suit their stage and your setting.
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