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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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41 play ideas for Tabies in the "Fun with words" playlist

The "Love you bigger" game
The "Love you bigger" game
A playful back-and-forth game where you take turns “out-loving” each other with silly, exaggerated comparisons. A simple way to build connection, laughter, and emotional safety.
0m
3m
  ·  connect
Chalk mosaic
Chalk mosaic
Make striking sidewalk art with this simple chalk and tape activity.
2m
20m
Car watching game
Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
0m
5m
Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
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Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
A soft, squishy paint you can microwave for a magical puff! Made from basic pantry ingredients.
10m
20m
  ·  make it
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
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.
2m
10m
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Bear Hunt sensory tray
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Bear Hunt sensory tray
Bring the classic We're Going on a Bear Hunt to life with a sensory tray inspired by the pages of the book.
5m
30m

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