Practical life skills

Practical life skills

Fun, hands-on ways for kids to build independence and practical life skills through play

From pouring and scooping to dressing and tidying up, everyday tasks can be a playful learning experience! This playlist is packed with ideas that help kids develop practical life skills in a fun, engaging way. Whether it’s buttoning up a doll’s shirt, setting up a pretend shop, or turning clean-up into a game, these activities encourage independence, confidence, and real-world skills - all while keeping play at the heart of learning.

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Tabies (18-24 mths)

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Indoor picnic

Indoor picnic

Break the routine and turn any ordinary meal or snack into a playful indoor adventure!

Pepper germs experiment

Pepper germs experiment

A fun and visual way to demonstrate how soap repels germs - using pepper and water!

Frozen yoghurt bark recipe

Frozen yoghurt bark recipe

A simple, tasty snacktivity that’s fun to decorate and even better to eat.

Fruity snack wreath recipe

Fruity snack wreath recipe

A creative, no-cook, build-your-own snack that doubles as festive fun (or everyday play)

Puff pastry pizza recipe

Puff pastry pizza recipe

Turn dinner prep into a fun and easy build-your-own pizza experience.

Blueberry bliss balls recipe

Blueberry bliss balls recipe

A no-bake, sensory snacktivity that’s quick to prep and fun to roll.

You be the teacher

You be the teacher

Let your child be the teacher! This simple role-reversal game boosts connection, builds confidence, and gives them a playful sense of control.

Sweeping practice

Sweeping practice

Give kids a small broom or dustpan and let them sweep small parts like ripped paper into a pile - fun, practical, and great for motor skills!

Help with cooking

Help with cooking

Let little hands join in the kitchen with simple, safe tasks that build skills, spark curiosity, and make mealtimes more engaging.

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Water the plants

Water the plants

Watering plants can be a playful, mindful moment for all ages

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