Fun with words

Fun with words

Playful ways to explore letters, words, sounds, and storytelling

This playlist is all about making words exciting through play. Whether it’s silly rhyming games, playful storytelling, or phonics activities, these ideas help build language skills in a way that feels natural and enjoyable. Perfect for sparking curiosity and creativity with words, whether spoken, written, or imagined!

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Tabies (18-24 mths)

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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.

Sticker match

Sticker match

A simple matching game using stickers and a cardboard tube or paper - quick to setup with lots of playful learning!

Chalk and wipe

Chalk and wipe

Draw letters or shapes with chalk, then wipe it clean with some sensory water play.

Egg carton threading

Egg carton threading

A simple fine motor activity using an empty egg carton, great for added literacy or STEM learning.

Rainbow treasure hunt

Rainbow treasure hunt

Go on a colour hunt around the house, park, or garden and find matching objects. Great for building early learning skills while getting little bodies moving.

Banana tattoo

Banana tattoo

A simple toothpick turns an everyday banana into a playful surprise.

Magnetic tile puzzle

Magnetic tile puzzle

Draw outlines of magnetic tiles to turn them into a fun matching puzzle, perfect for the fridge or chalk play outside

Salt tray writing

Salt tray writing

A calming and tactile way to practice drawing, writing, or doodling - just add salt to a tray and create your own little zen garden for fingers to explore.

Sticky note alphabet hunt

Sticky note alphabet hunt

A simple scavenger hunt using sticky notes with letters on them - perfect for early literacy, movement and fun!

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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!

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