Little ones learn through play. Counting, sounds, letters and early writing are no different.
This interactive ebook shows you how to build each of those skills through hands-on play at home, one small step at a time, following your child’s lead. It uses things you already have: playdough, magnetic tiles, pebbles, pinecones, toy animals and a tray of salt. Every activity draws on research and recognised early learning guidance about how young children learn. It’s written so you can pick it up on a tired afternoon and know exactly what to do.
It works on its own with things you already have at home. If you have the MotherooHQ Early Learning Bundle, small optional notes point you to the matching bundle pages.
What’s inside
- A “Where to start” check, so you can see where your little one is right now
- A play kit page with a playdough recipe and simple safety notes for each material
- 18 play steps across counting, sounds and letters, and writing, from first number words to following a path with a crayon
- A sounds and letters section that moves from hearing sounds to SATPIN phonics, so your child can blend real words early
- The next letter groups after SATPIN, with words to try and a tick box for each group
- Gentle guidance on forming first letters, starting with the ones your child already knows
- A “Where this leads at school” page, so you can see the bigger picture without rushing ahead
- 18 I do, we do, you do lessons, with the words to say at each step
- A “Try it with” panel on every lesson, so you can use playdough, magnetic tiles, natural materials or toys
- Troubleshooting tables for when something isn’t clicking
- Real-life examples from ordinary days, including the ones that didn’t go to plan
- A progress tracker, letter checklists and notes boxes for what you noticed
- Gentle guidance on when to check in with a GP or child health nurse
How it works
Use it on a screen or print it. On a screen, tap to jump between pages, tick boxes as you go, and type your notes. Printed, every box works with a pen.
For toddlers and preschoolers, roughly 2 to 5 years. 47 pages, A4, PDF.
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