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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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All play ideas for Tabies in Practical life skills

Mini washing line
Mini washing line
Set up a mini washing line for some open-ended fine motor fun and some bonus sorting activities.
3m
20m
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.
0m
10m
  ·  connect
Indoor picnic
Indoor picnic
Break the routine and turn any ordinary meal or snack into a playful indoor adventure!
2m
30m
Pepper germs experiment
Pepper germs experiment
A fun and visual way to demonstrate how soap repels germs - using pepper and water!
2m
5m
  ·  make it
Frozen yoghurt bark recipe
Frozen yoghurt bark recipe
A simple, tasty snacktivity that’s fun to decorate and even better to eat.
5m
10m
  ·  make it
Fruity snack wreath recipe
Fruity snack wreath recipe
A creative, no-cook, build-your-own snack that doubles as festive fun (or everyday play)
5m
15m
  ·  make it
Puff pastry pizza recipe
Puff pastry pizza recipe
Turn dinner prep into a fun and easy build-your-own pizza experience.
5m
15m
  ·  make it
Blueberry bliss balls recipe
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Blueberry bliss balls recipe
A no-bake, sensory snacktivity that’s quick to prep and fun to roll.
5m
15m
  ·  make it
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!
2m
10m
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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.
5m
10m
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