Toddlers are busy developing skills and knowledge and play is a key input into this. There are some toys that have remained popular over the generations - find out why they have endured and how they enhance toddlers learning.
Board games are not only lots of fun to play, they also provide lots of learning opportunities for kids. Even better, play them with your kids and they will benefit from quality time too.
Introduce your kids to the thrill of these active outdoor games and they'll never want to play Minecraft or Fortnite again (or at least not for a whole afternoon).
French cricket is a great outdoor activity and kids; party game. Grab your kids and friends and a bat and ball and let the game begin.
Clapping games are fun games for kids. If you saw the movie Pitch Perfect, you would've seen Becca singing The Cup Song. Here's a how-to video to show you how to do the The Cup Song clapping game plus the lyrics to help you along.
The first way that a baby starts to learn is by mimic or copying it will stimulate their development.
Magpies is a fun party game that kids of all ages will be able to enjoy. A twist on that old party favourite, the scavenger hunt, your party guests will be kept busy for the whole party looking out for small things to collect.
Pinch a pony is a wonderful learning game for your toddler to practice picking up small items. By encouraging the pincer and movement of picking up things between their thumb and first finger, toddlers develop their fine motor skills which allow them to write and pick up fine objects.
Enjoy this fun game that will help your childs sense of balance and spatial awareness. Let them walk on the cushions to get across the sea to the dry land before the sharks get them!
A great card game that will be enjoyed by everyone playing. A great family night game for the whole family.
Go fish is a great kids activity and learning game about numbers, patterns and pairs. Enjoy this fun, easy card game with the whole family and watch as your children learn as they play.
This card game is fun and children will enjoy playing it. They will use their concentration skills and learn to play this game fast.
Noughts and crosses, also known as X's and O's, is a game for all ages. This kids' game has been around forever and continues to be a favourite. Print off this noughts and crosses printable and be sure to read our tips - kids are smarter these days!
A game that children will enjoy as they use their listening and concentrating skills. Even the adults can join in this game!
Pig card game is a fun game for kids who enjoy a fast-paced, challenging card game that keeps them on their toes.
This game will have kids guessing all kinds of animals as you act out their sounds and movements while the kids follow you and copy every move you make in order to guess the right animal.
This is a exciting card game that is easy to learn to play and everyone will want to play!
A great game where your children will need to use their reading skills to put together a rhyme. Kids will enjoy figuring out all the pieces.
This card game is a fun game that kids will enjoy. The winner is the player who first goes out by using up all of their cards.
String tricks and activities are as old as the hills. Passing them on is a great way to engage with your child and develop their fine motor skills. Watch the video to show you how to create a 'witch's hat' out of string.
This card game is great for your concentration skills and can be played by the whole family or with only 1 player. It can provide hours of family fun!
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! Get creative with homemade bubbles by making your own solution. Follow the simple steps below and there will be bubbles galore!
A fun game the children will enjoy, as they use their co-ordination skills to pass the orange to one another and win the game!
Line the kids up and let the craziness start as they compete to be the strongest side. Tug of war is a classic birthday party game and a great kids activity to keep children active and laughing.
Kids will love this game as they try to keep a serious face and not laugh at Paddys black pig! A cool game that can be played at any occasion.
Keep your kids fun on target with Paper darts, a fun game for kids and cool kids game which everyone will love playing.
Learning to sit is a must for a well-trained dog who knows its place in the family pack. This easy introduction to dog training for kids is also the basis of many dog tricks.
String games are fun to play and also a great way to develop fine motor skills. This string figure starts out as the cup and saucer, then with a quick adjustment it becomes the Eiffel Tower. Watch the video to see how.
A great card game its an oldie but a goodie everyone needs to know how to play gin rummy!
You do not need to buy expensive play equipment to improve your childs gross motor skills. Set them the challenge of building tunnels and cubby houses out of the furniture. A tunnel cubby provides hours of imaginative play.
