COVID-19 means that young children must stay at home. Parents and caregivers can use the activities and tips on this page to support their child to play and learn, and to spend special time together.

Young children’s brains grow very quickly! That is why it’s so important that all young children have daily opportunities to do things that will help them learn and develop.

The activities below are aimed at children between the ages of 3 and 5 years-old, but older children might enjoy them too. We will be adding new materials regularly so keep checking back.

Every week counts!

Helping children feel loved and special

Creating a special daily story time

Making play a time of fun and learning

Five tips for great play times

Making homes safe for children

Making a puzzle

Sink or float

Paper plane

String shapes

Feelings activity

Conversation starters

Would you rather…?

What am I?

Name 4 things

A house for mouse

There must be a rainbow

Walking Together

Sindiwe and the fireflies

Sizwe’s smile