learning through play — Small world activities - Find simple play ideas for children

Rock Pool Small World

A simple to set up seaside themed small world activity that is perfect for firing up imaginations!

Small World PlayAlex Hasell29 May 2020Seaside Small World, Rock Pool Small World, Developing Imagination, Developing Language, Simple Kids Activity Ideas, Easy Set Up Kids Activities, Preschool Activity at Home, Fun Learning Activity, learning through play, Clem and CrabComment

Edible Farm

Moo! This is a simple, fun activity that is completely taste safe! It is sure to keep your little ones busy and learning at home.

Small World PlayAlex Hasell13 August 2019easy toddler activity, keeping toddlers busy, small world, developing imagination, developing language, developing creativity, learning through play, activities at home, preschool activityComment

Goldilocks and the Three Bears

Using the classic story as inspiration this is a easy and fun way to introduce imaginative play with your little one. Depending on how brave you are feeling you can make this activity as messy or clean as you want.

Isabell Fisher13 July 2019imaginative play, messy, goldilocks and the three bears, porridge, small world, easy toddler activity, keeping toddlers busy, toddler, stay at home mum, early years, learning through play, teddiesComment

Building Site

A fun construction themed small world activity. Perfect for any digger loving small person.

Small World PlayAlex Hasell12 July 2019easy toddler activity, eyfs, early years, imaginative play, developing imagination, fun activities, keeping toddlers busy, dirt and diggers, developing language, preschool activity, learning through play, learning and playingComment

Farm Yard

Animals remain a popular feature in our small world play. They are just so versatile; you can feed them, you can make them move and you can make them to go to sleep.

Isabell Fisher6 July 2019small world, animals, farm, pretend, play, eyfs, easy toddler activity, keeping toddlers busy, easy set up, quick tidy up, stay at home mum, farm play, learning and playing, learning through play, toddlerComment

Small World

Discover our small WORLD activities to help spark your child’s imagination and creativity, Promoting play and language skills.