50 Things To Do Before You're Five

50 Things To Do Before You're Five

A menu of exciting activities for families with young children, giving them great suggestions for how to have fun and learn at the same time.

What is 50 Things?
A firm evidence base

50 Things is underpinned by a strong evidence base including the Education Endowment Foundation and Public Health England.

Evidence Base
The 50 Things Mobile App

Information, guidance and supporting resources that allow parents to build a digital memory bank of their child's special moments.

What's in the app?
Inspirational Activities

Inspired by parents and carers, each activity has been developed by early years experts and language specialists to create a fabulous resource!

The Activities
Nationwide Impacts

We are excited to see 50 Things To Do being actively used in many areas already! Find out which regions are already on board...

Regions

50 Things To Do helps parents develop their home learning environment, suggesting a wide range of low-cost and no-cost local activities. The 50 Things approach improves early language and literacy, motor skills and resilience.

As a result children thrive cognitively, physically and emotionally, and will be more ready for primary school.

How the Needs of Bradford’s Children Birthed the National 50 Things Initiative

Director Christian Bunting shares the 50 Things story, from Bradford beginnings to national reach.

Communicating Through Play with 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five

Victoria Wadsworth, Speech and Language Therapist and mum of two, talks about using 50 Things at home to build communication and early life experience.

The 50 Things Approach: Harnessing the Research to Give Children The Best Possible Start in Life

Mark Mon Williams, Professor of Psychology at the Bradford Institute of Health Research, details the child health, development and social mobility research which underpins the 50 Things offer.

How will Local Authorities Promote Healthy Development During Early Childhood?

The World Health Organisation reported in 2019 that sedentary lifestyles were contributing to rising obesity levels in young children across the world. Research into the impact of Covid suggests that the pandemic has exacerbated that issue, with children being less physically active than ever due to the restrictions that are in place. Designed for Local Authorities and their health partners, 50 Things encourages activity, indoors and out, nurturing positive habits for healthier living. Hear health experts talk about how communities can work together to promote changes in lifestyles, and how a local 50 Things offer can support that shift in behaviour.

DATE

Wednesday, 28^th March

TIME

Webinar starts at 2.00pm

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50 Things aligns with the DfE's pre-school literacy priorities and develops children's awareness of their cultural capital

The 50 Things approach promotes the benefits of experiential learning. By having fun at home and in the outdoors, children will become more confident communicators, less likely to start school with a word-gap.

Helping parents improve their home learning environment

Access life-changing, fun, low or no-cost experiences with your family. These activities are a great way to support and develop young children’s oracy skills and confidence, ready for school life.

For Parents

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The mobile App

Discover 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five. To get started, simply download the mobile app from Apple App Store or Google Play Store.