Make Play Grow have been curated specially to help toddlers and pre-schoolers

The 30 activities included in Make Play Grow have been curated specially to help toddlers and pre-schoolers develop cognitive (head), emotional (heart) and physical (hands) skills through creativity, connection... and a little messiness! 

Playing with our children is so much more than fun ... although this is a super important part of it! It’s the way our children learn to engage with other people, tasks and activities. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to build trust, and set up a lifetime of love for learning together. Follow our loose guidelines below to maximise your experience while you make, play and grow.

Brain, heart and hand icons representing activity types

Look out for the Head, Heart, Hands icons...

The Head, Heart and Hand icons are there to let you know which skills each card is focused on developing. Either choose a card with a desired icon or activity or choose one randomly from the pack.

Head, Hearts, Hand Theory

Make Time for Mindful Play:

Make sure to set aside some special time to hang out with your little people without any distractions. Studies have shown that young kids learn best when they can get feedback right away from those around them. So, give them your full attention and watch them soak up all that learning goodness. (Top tip: Mindfulness is pretty great for grown-ups too).

Illustration of two flowers giving each other a high five

Choose the Fun Together: 

Pick the activities together. Giving children the freedom to choose what they want to play, helps them feel independent and confident in making decisions – and increases their desire to see each challenge through to the end.

Collect and Prepare Together:

When you need tools, stuff, or ingredients for an activity, work on collecting them together. Working as a team not only makes the activity more fun but also helps your child learn how to organise and plan things out.

Encourage Independence: 

While playing together is important, it's also a good idea to let your child do their own thing and try stuff out on their own. This helps boost their confidence, problem-solving skills, and creativity. Get ready for them to want to set up their own experiments in the future!