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Family playtime

Family playtime

Simple ways to have fun together & reconnect

Life gets busy, but play is a great way to slow down and reconnect. This playlist is filled with easy, no-fuss activities to bring more fun into your daily routine - whether you have five minutes or an entire evening. From silly challenges to cosy game nights, these ideas help turn ordinary moments into joyful memories.

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Silly sandwich faces
Silly sandwich faces
Turn snack time into play time by making funny-faced sandwiches with your little one.
2m
10m
  ·  make it
Sticky tape nature bracelet
Sticky tape nature bracelet
Head outside to collect little treasures on a wearable nature bracelet.
1m
20m
What's on my bum?
What's on my bum?
A hilarious sensory guessing game that gets lots of giggles and builds body awareness.
1m
5m
Magnetic tile coin run
Magnetic tile coin run
Build a simple coin run with magnetic tiles, encouraging STEAM learning and imaginative play.
2m
10m
Virtual field trip
Virtual field trip
Explore the world from home with a virtual field trip to zoos, space, cities, or even Mars!
1m
20m
Banana tattoo
Banana tattoo
A simple toothpick turns an everyday banana into a playful surprise.
1m
5m
Meow the song
Meow the song
Turn any song into a silly connection moment by meowing the tune instead of singing the lyrics.
0m
5m
  ·  connect
Sleeping monster
Sleeping monster
Pretend to snooze while secretly waiting to pounce with a tickle when they get too close - pure squealy fun!
0m
5m
  ·  connect
Tickly drawing game
Tickly drawing game
Take turns drawing simple pictures on each other’s backs, hands or feet with a finger or a soft object, then try to guess what was drawn!
0m
5m
  ·  connect
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Silly sock day
Silly sock day
Brighten your day with a family-wide Silly Sock Day - an easy, no-prep way to bring in some playful bonding and giggles.
0m
30m
  ·  connect
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