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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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Pattern tracing
Pattern tracing
Trace simple patterns to support early writing skills in a fun, low-pressure way.
5m
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
Sticker match
Sticker match
A simple matching game using stickers and a cardboard tube or paper - quick to setup with lots of playful learning!
2m
10m
Chalk and wipe
Chalk and wipe
Draw letters or shapes with chalk, then wipe it clean with some sensory water play.
3m
20m
Peg the letter match
Peg the letter match
A simple letter recognition and fine motor workout using household items!
2m
15m
Egg carton threading
Egg carton threading
A simple fine motor activity using an empty egg carton, great for added literacy or STEM learning.
3m
10m
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.
2m
20m
Banana tattoo
Banana tattoo
A simple toothpick turns an everyday banana into a playful surprise.
1m
5m
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
2m
10m
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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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