Learning at Home: Guides for Parents
Simple, practical guides to help your child learn letters, numbers, colours and language through songs and play. Written for parents, carers and educators of babies, toddlers and preschoolers.
Parent guideNursery Rhymes with Actions for BabiesTwelve easy action rhymes for babies and young toddlers, with every hand movement written out and arranged by age.Read the guide →Parent guideHow to Teach a Toddler Animal SoundsWhich animal sounds to start with, the songs that do the teaching for you, and quick games for the car, bath and bedtime.Read the guide →Parent guideChristmas Songs for ToddlersThe easiest carols for 1–3 year olds to learn, and how to sing them together.Read the guide →Parent guideEasy Christmas Activities for ToddlersFive-minute, low-mess Christmas activities — music, bell shakers, sticky trees and more.Read the guide →SEN guideAutism-Friendly Learning SongsWhy calm, clear songs can help autistic children and learners with additional needs — and how to use them in class and therapy.Read the guide →Teacher resourceInclusive Videos for Special-Needs ClassroomsFree, inclusive videos to play on the classroom TV, with tips for group time, sensory corners and families.Read the guide →Parent guideHow to Teach a Toddler the AlphabetA practical guide to teaching toddlers the alphabet with songs, games and everyday moments, plus what to expect at each age from 2 to 5.Read the guide →Parent guideHow to Teach a Toddler to Count (Without Worksheets)Simple counting games, songs and everyday activities for toddlers and preschoolers, plus what number skills usually look like from ages 2 to 5.Read the guide →Parent guideTeaching Colours to ToddlersWhen do toddlers learn colours? Practical tips and play ideas for teaching colour names, plus why colours can take longer than you expect.Read the guide →Parent guideArabic Alphabet for KidsTeach children the Arabic alphabet with this simple guide: all 28 letters with names and sounds, tips for bilingual families, songs and games.Read the guide →Parent guideScreen Time for Toddlers and PreschoolersHow much screen time is OK for babies, toddlers and preschoolers? A clear summary of WHO and Australian guidelines, with practical tips for families.Read the guide →Parent guideWhy Nursery Rhymes MatterNursery rhymes support language, early reading, memory and bonding. Here's why they matter and how to get the most from singing them together.Read the guide →Parent guideBedtime Songs for BabiesTen classic lullabies and gentle nursery rhymes for bedtime, with links to the lyrics, plus tips for building a calm, simple bedtime routine.Read the guide →Parent guide20 Easy Learning Activities for 2-Year-Olds at HomeSimple, low-prep learning activities for 2-year-olds using things you already have, covering language, early maths, movement, music and pretend play.Read the guide →
