Activity Two

Welcome to the My First Five Years Blog. Here you will find all sorts of information, ideas and activities that will help you to support your child.

Trending

Trending Carousel Nav Icon - Prev Trending Carousel Nav Icon - Next
  • C1.1

Time for you – supporting your baby by thinking about self-care

1 min read Read Now
  • C1.3

Look at those hands! Using reflection to encourage your baby to play on the floor and notice their hands

2 min read Read Now
  • GM1.1

Did you know that getting dressed promotes your baby’s head movements?

2 min read Read Now
  • c4.1

Group ideas for you and your baby

3 min read Read Now
  • C6.1

Sing a song about you- use your baby’s name in some favourite songs and rhymes

2 min read Read Now
  • C3.1

Hey baby – have a chat and help your baby develop awareness of their face

1 min read Read Now
  • C12.1

Involve your baby in finding a solution

3 min read Read Now
  • S-E1.1

Fascinating faces – holding your baby so they can focus on your face

2 min read Read Now

Latest Posts

All Categories
Sort By
  • Fine Motor,
  • FM35.1

Your turn my turn – a simple tower building game

What you need 

3 min read Read Now
  • Cognitive,
  • c35.3

Can we fix it – get your toddler involved in everyday tasks

What to try 

2 min read Read Now
  • Cognitive,
  • C35.2

Mapping it out – use maps and leaflets to start a conversation about somewhere you’ve visited

What you need 

2 min read Read Now
  • Cognitive,
  • C35.2

Time to listen – challenge yourself to sit back and only help when your toddler asks

What you need 

2 min read Read Now
  • Gross Motor,
  • Toddlers,
  • GM35.3

Let’s dance – hop into a kitchen disco

What you need 

1 min read Read Now
  • Gross Motor,
  • GM35.2

Let’s swing – use a bar to practise swinging legs in and out

What you need 

1 min read Read Now
  • Gross Motor,
  • GM35.1

Step up, step down – a game to help your toddler master stairs

What you need 

2 min read Read Now
  • Social & Emotional,
  • Toddlers,
  • SE35.3

Talking to unfamiliar people – greet them warmly to show your toddler everything is fine

What to try 

1 min read Read Now
  • Social & Emotional,
  • Toddlers,
  • SE35.2

Today’s highlight – chat about your day together

What to try 

2 min read Read Now
  • Language,
  • lang35.3

‘We’re going on a bear hunt’ in real life! Use words to describe position in this fun game

What you need 

3 min read Read Now
4 5 6 7 8

© Copyright 2022 My First Five Years Ltd.