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Better bedtime

Better bedtime

Gentle, soothing activities to ease into bedtime and create a peaceful, relaxing environment for everyone.

Bedtime doesn’t have to be stressful - it can be a moment of connection, calm, and comfort. This playlist is filled with calming, fun activities to help little ones wind down and create a peaceful routine. From cuddly games to soft, quiet play, these ideas can turn bedtime into a time of joy, closeness, and relaxation for the whole family.

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What's on my bum?
What's on my bum?
A hilarious sensory guessing game that gets lots of giggles and builds body awareness.
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5m
Sleeping monster
Sleeping monster
Pretend to snooze while secretly waiting to pounce with a tickle when they get too close - pure squealy fun!
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5m
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Walk like an animal
Walk like an animal
A playful way to ease tough transitions or connect by moving like animals to the next task.
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1m
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Push the broken grown-up
Push the broken grown-up
Tackle tricky transitions by becoming a silly, “broken” grown-up they need to push back into action.
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5m
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Living room dance party
Living room dance party
Get the whole family moving to their favourite tunes!
1m
20m
Sing up the steps
Sing up the steps
Turn climbing stairs into a musical moment of connection, literacy play or cooperation!
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2m
"Go fast" button
"Go fast" button
A power-up style parenting tool to help motivate little ones or connect through the day
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2m
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Torch (flashlight) walk
Torch (flashlight) walk
Wind down with a calming night walk using torches. It’s a simple way to turn an evening stroll into a mini adventure.
1m
20m
Yoga story
Yoga story
Create a fun, calming and creative yoga experience by incorporating simple poses into a storytelling adventure.
1m
20m
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Sticker spirals
Sticker spirals
A low-mess, high-focus fine motor activity using stickers and a hand-drawn spiral.
1m
5m
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