Simple Play Ideas for Busy Parents Every Week
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Big Ideas for Little Learners is the free Toddler Hacks weekly newsletter, packed with simple, practical ways to play and learn with your toddler or preschooler. Every week, you'll get a new theme with easy activities you can actually fit into family life, using everyday things you probably already have at home.
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Perfect for ages 2-5 (and I know, as I do all activities I suggest with my own kids).
What will I get?
A new theme every week
From dinosaurs and transport to weather, colours, nature and summer adventures, each week's theme gives you a collection of ideas to explore together.
Made for real family life
No complicated prep or endless shopping lists. Not pinterest perfect setups. Instead, Toddler Hacks focuses on approachable play using everyday materials wherever possible.
Ideas for different kinds of play
You'll find a mixture of arts & crafts, sensory play, sensory play, active play, books & songs and early learning.
Inspiration what you need it
Sometimes the hardest part isn't playing with your child, it's thinking of what on earth to do. The weekly email gives you a starting point, so you don't have to come up with something new from scratch.
With extras too
You'll also get free printables, activity resources and special offers from Toddler Hacks.
Want some ideas right now?
Need something to do today? Grab the free 10 Toddler Activities You Can Set Up in Under 5 Minutes activity pack for quick ideas using everyday things you probably already have at home.
Here's what a week might look like
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