From counting words to quantities: making sense of numbers
Saying the number sequence is different from knowing how many. Explore small quantities through toys, place settings and everyday conversations.
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Letters, sounds and pictures: exploring the alphabet together
A letter has a shape, a name and sounds in words. Explore those connections with familiar pictures, simple examples and research explained clearly.
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Matching and sorting: what children practise and how to try it at home
Pairs of socks, groups of shapes and objects that belong together: what children practise, what research tells us and simple ideas for home.
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What do children learn from puzzles? Physical and digital play explained
What happens when a child compares, turns and fits puzzle pieces? Research explained simply, a physical–digital comparison and practical ideas for playing together.
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A story, our way: reading together beyond the words
Pictures to explore, voices to try and room for your child’s ideas: simple ways to enjoy books and stories together.
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One walk, little discoveries: play and curiosity outdoors
Sounds, shadows and stories along the way: simple ideas for exploring together, even on a familiar walk.
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“I can’t do it!”: helping children when something feels hard
A puzzle, a zip, a drawing: everyday ways to offer encouragement, useful help and room for a break when your child feels stuck.
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Play starts with a box: 7 ideas using things you already have at home
A cardboard box, a few sheets of paper and a favourite soft toy. Sometimes, that is all you need to begin a new game together.
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