As a parent, how did you start weaving learning into play? Win a £200 voucher

[EllieSmumsnet]

We all know play is such an important part of childhood, but it can also be a brilliant way to build in early learning. From counting blocks, to spotting colours in everyday objects, or even turning a walk to the park into a mini science adventure, there are so many ways to bring learning into play without it feeling like “work.”

How did you first start weaving learning into play with your child? Did you have any go-to games, toys, or activities that made it fun and easy to introduce learning?

Did you find certain toys helped with this too, for example ones that encouraged problem-solving, numbers, letters or imaginative play?

• Post your advice and go to play and learn tips and toy recommendations below in the thread below to be entered into a prize draw.
• One lucky MNer will win a £200 VEX voucher for a store of their choice.
• Don’t forget to vote in our poll below.

Thanks and good luck with the prize draw!

MNHQ

Insight T&Cs apply

Yes, living is learning. Everything a child does for the first time is a learning experience to build on. Parents and carers help to develop skills and knowledge by talking about what the child does and what the parent does, so that fastening buttons, climbing steps are both learning opportunities.
New skills need to be repeated multiple times before they become embedded.

Thank you! It was a great discussion—honestly, I think we all made some excellent points. Happy to have been a part of it!