At the heart of everything we do is PLAY!
It's more than just fun — it’s foundational.
Every giggle, muddy puddle splash, and bug hunt helps children to grow in ways that will benefit them throughout their lives.
Play comes naturally to children - it is instinctive! Children are drawn to exploring, experimenting, and imagining — without being told or taught. It’s their way of learning about themselves and the world around them.
Through play, children are able to...
Children understand more deeply when they do something — not just watch it. Planting a seed teaches more than any video ever could. At 50 Things we understand the importance of children having these real-world experiences, that is why all of our activities are screen-free!
Our 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five activities are all designed to promote playful learning — outdoors, indoors, wherever you are. Here are just a few examples...
Develops your child’s physical skills, risk-taking, and sensory exploration.
Encourages imagination, helps children learn new vocabulary, and allows for sensory exploration.
Develops your child’s curiosity, and knowledge of the natural world.
Each type of play supports different areas of development, especially when linked with EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) goals. That’s where 50 Things really shines! Each time children try one of the 50 Things to Do activities, it helps them...
Explore the 50 Things activities and discover how play can bring joy, learning, and connection into every day — for you and your child.
Play Visit the Play England website!
Learn more about play on Play Scotland’s website.
Play changes as your child grows...
Play helps your child to…