50 Things To Do Before You're Five

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Simple, fun activities to help your child learn and grow.

Best start in life 50 things to do before you're 5

50 Things To Do Before You're Five offers a fantastic range of playful activities designed by early‑years experts to boost children’s confidence, language, and development through real‑world experiences. From puddle jumping and blowing bubbles to sharing stories and exploring outdoors, each idea encourages families to have fun together while building essential early skills.

The latest campaign, Small Steps, Big Futures, highlights how these everyday playful experiences support the Best Start in Life priorities, showing that small moments of connection can contribute to children’s long‑term learning and wellbeing.

The initiative also promotes its “Less Screen Time, More Play Time” campaign, raising awareness of how too much screen use can affect young children’s development and offering practical, enjoyable alternatives that spark imagination and connection. 

Families can access the activities for free through the website or app, making it easy to find inspiration at home or when out and about. 

Explore the ideas today and enjoy memorable moments that help your little one learn, thrive, and play.