Simple early years ideas for everyday play

Who's FloPo for?

Clear guidance for purposeful play, at home or in your setting.

Who can use FloPo?

Childminders, nursery practitioners, nannies and parents supporting children aged 0–4. Find ideas you can adapt to your children and your space.

What will I find inside?

Ready-to-use activity guides with materials, clear steps and safety considerations. Find EYFS links explained in plain English for everyday play.

How does it help me?

Spend less time planning from scratch. Find guidance on what to set up, how to support each activity and what to notice as the children in your care play.

Can I make it my own?

Adapt the setup, materials and adult role to suit different ages, interests and ways of learning. Make each activity work for the children you support.

Activities

Get a feel for FloPo with a handpicked selection of free activities for babies, toddlers and preschool children. Explore our clear, easy-to-follow guidance, then unlock the full library of activities with a FloPo subscription.
0-12m
Free
Sensory Play
Communication and Language
Posting and pulling coloured scarves through a decorated tissue box for babies and toddlers
3yrs
Free
Sensory Play
Colours
Create a multi-sensory colour wheel collage using textured materials in small groups or independently
4yrs
Free
Communication and Language
Mathematics
Matching Arctic animal pairs using family figures and simple picture cards
3yrs
Free
Winter
Water/sand tray
Creating a snowstorm in a jar using baby oil, white paint and an effervescent tablet

Activities

Find calm, clear activity guidance for babies, toddlers and preschool children, with practical support for planning, observing and adapting play.
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4yrs
Sensory Play
Create a group nature rainbow collage using sorted natural materials and colour bowls
3yrs
Colours
Nature colour hunt using an egg carton with colour dots for collecting found items
4yrs
Literacy
Colours
Mixing coloured water with pipettes and an ice cube tray alongside Mouse Paint
0-12m
Free
Sensory Play
Communication and Language
Posting and pulling coloured scarves through a decorated tissue box for babies and toddlers
2yrs
Spring
Small world play
Spring mini-beast hunt in outdoor microhabitats with simple observation tools for ages 2–4
12-24m
Sensory Play
Puddle splashing and rain listening in waterproof outdoor clothing for mixed ages
3yrs
Communication and Language
Apple variety tasting with washing, safe cutting and sensory comparison at snack time
0-12m
Sensory Play
Communication and Language
Supported tummy time with sealed sensory bags for looking, pressing and reaching
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