Play & Learning

A warm play guide showing how everyday routines, movement, books, songs, outdoor time and low-cost play support development.

33 pages$15 AUDFirst 2000 days libraryEvidence-informed
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First YearsPlay & Learning33 pages

Who this guide is for

Families wanting simple play ideas without expensive toys or constant adult entertainment.

What's inside

  • play basics
  • no-toy play menu
  • age-based play ideas
  • screens and play

Printable tools included

  • low-cost play kit
  • movement menu
  • weekly play rhythm
  • screen transition plan

Trusted resource base

This guide is Australian-focused and evidence-informed, with references and practical parent tools based on trusted resources including Raising Children Network, Australian 24-hour movement guidelines, Words Grow Minds, Let's Read.

Part of the First Years first 2000 days library.

The first 2000 days, from pregnancy to around age 5, are a powerful window for health, learning, relationships and confidence. First Years uses this widely used Australian framing as a gentle way to organise practical support from pregnancy, newborn days and first foods through toddler and preschool life.

This is an independent First Years resource and does not imply endorsement by NSW Health.

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The complete First Years guide library: every premium guide plus the two free guide PDFs in one organised early-years resource set.

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