Peep tips and activity ideas for you and your child

Here are links to a few Peep tips and activity ideas for things to do at home. They're all free or low-cost, and easy to fit into day-to-day life, and they'll all help your baby's or child's learning.

Find more on our Instagram and Facebook pages - both @peeplecentre

 

Early steps to reading and writing:

2026 is the National Year of Reading! Whatever your child is interested in, you can be sure there's a book about it! Visit your local library to find out.

> Lots of books for lots of things 

> Becoming a reader - looking at books

 

Social and emotional development:

> Helping babies feel good about themselves

> Understanding and managing behaviour - talking
 

Talking and listening:

 Making the most of nappy time

> Talking and listening with your baby

> Singing 'Ready and up and down...'
 

Early maths:

> Maths in everyday routines

> Sorting and matching at home

 

Health and physical development:

 Playdough recipe - sensory play and mark making

> See Outdoor play ideas

 

Other stuff!

> Getting ready to start school

> Blog: Everyday play with free everyday items - a list of ideas!

> Parenting is... complicated!