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DIY baby and toddler group ideas – get moving!

We’ve been sharing ideas for DIY baby and toddler groups, to use while your usual ones are closed for the summer. This week it's all about getting moving. From an obstacle course at home to games at the park, we’ve got ideas to keep you both moving this summer.

Often you don’t need to have a set time for moving, just make sure your child has enough space to wriggle, walk, run and jump safely.

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Fine Motor,
Gross Motor,
Language,
Cognitive development,
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Let them play with it! Why handling objects is important

We love how great it feels when your child masters a skill, especially when you know you have helped them get there. You know we’re passionate about child development, and one of the many amazing things about young children and their learning is how much everything connects together!

You’ll see that lots of our activity ideas use the things you have around you and everyday situations. It’s great if you’re trying not to spend a fortune on toys, but also from the point of view of supporting your child’s development – and like everything MFFY we have the research to back up what we say!

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DIY baby and toddler group ideas – get moving!

We’ve been sharing ideas for DIY baby and toddler groups, to use while your usual ones are closed for the summer. This week it's all about getting moving. From an obstacle course at home to games at the park, we’ve got ideas to keep you both moving this summer.

Let them play with it! Why handling objects is important

We love how great it feels when your child masters a skill, especially when you know you have helped them get there. You know we’re passionate about child development, and one of the many amazing things about young children and their learning is how much everything connects together!

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Latest Gross Motor Posts

DIY baby and toddler group ideas – get moving!

We’ve been sharing ideas for DIY baby and toddler groups, to use while your usual ones are closed for the summer. This week it's all about getting moving. From an obstacle course at home to games at the park, we’ve got ideas to keep you both moving this summer.

Let them play with it! Why handling objects is important

We love how great it feels when your child masters a skill, especially when you know you have helped them get there. You know we’re passionate about child development, and one of the many amazing things about young children and their learning is how much everything connects together!