Be curious and creative

Young children are naturally curious and creative. You can help nurture these behaviours through the places you visit and adventures you take part in. This will help develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Think about trying something new, we’ve listed some suggestions below. These adventures can provide the opportunity for your child to meet new people, express their imagination, be creative and most importantly, have fun!

Ride on a bus, or train, or both
Ride on a bus or train or both
Riding a bus or train is a fun way for your child to see new places and learn about their surroundings. It's also a great opportunity for them to observe and interact with new people.

Explore paint
Exploring paint
Painting is a sensory experience that allows your child to express their creativity and explore colours and shapes.

Play a musical instrument
Play a musical instrument
Playing music helps your child to explore sound. They develop their fine motor skills, eyesight, hearing, concentration, and memory.

Get messy with arts and crafts
Get messy with arts and crafts
Arts and crafts provide a chance for your child to express themselves, explore ideas, and use their imagination. It's a multi-sensory experience where they can discover different materials and textures.

Build a sandcastle
Build a sandcastle
Playing with sand helps your child develop hand-eye coordination and strengthen the muscles in their hands and fingers, which are important for skills like writing.

Lie on the ground and watch the clouds sail by
Lie on the ground and watch the clouds sail by
Cloud watching is a calming activity that allows you and your child to bond and enjoy the beauty of the world around you.

Dance and sing to music
Dance and sing to music
Singing and dancing is lots of fun. Dancing helps your child improve balance, coordination, and agility, while singing helps them develop language and communication skills.

Take a torch and walk when it's dark outside
Take a torch and walk when its dark outside
Using a torch outside in the dark allows your child to explore their senses and learn how light interacts with objects, creating shadows and patterns.

Blow a dandelion and make a wish
Blow a dandelion make a wish
Blowing dandelions is a fun way to teach your child about nature and encourage mindfulness. It also sparks their imagination and creativity.

Play with playdough
Play with Play-Doh
Playdough is a wonderful sensory experience that allows your child to explore and learn using their senses. It also helps develop fine motor skills and strengthen their little fingers and hands.