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this summer with activity #45, Wonderful Waiting Games Waiting doesn’t have to mean boredom! Whether ...
01/09/2026

this summer with activity #45, Wonderful Waiting
Games

Waiting doesn’t have to mean boredom! Whether you’re waiting
for the bus, at an appointment, in a queue or waiting for food,
turn those everyday moments into opportunities to play, connect
and learn together.

Simple waiting games can help children:

Build patience and emotional regulation
Develop language, communication and turn-taking skills
Strengthen relationships and connection through play
Encourage observation, imagination and problem-solving

Try:
Finger games: Round and Round the Garden, Pat-a-Cake,
This Little Piggy
Observation games: I Spy, counting red cars or listening for
different sounds
Paper games: Noughts and crosses, squares and doodle
challenges

These easy activities support wellbeing, social development and
make everyday moments more fun, wherever you are.

Find activity #45 and more ideas here:
https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/before-youre
five/activities-2


this summer with activity #36, Ready, Steady, Blow Did you know something as s...
30/08/2026

this summer with activity #36, Ready, Steady,
Blow

Did you know something as simple as blowing can help children
feel calm, focused and ready to play?

This fun activity supports self-regulation and wellbeing, while
also helping children build important muscles used for speech
and communication.

Try these simple ideas at home or outdoors:
Blow bubbles and watch them float away
Race feathers across a table
Blow dandelions and make a wish
Try whistles or blow on a mirror and see what happens when
you blow!

Blowing activities can also help develop:
Hand-eye coordination when using bubble mixture
This coordination supports later skills of gripping and
controlling pencils, scissors and cutlery
Calm, confidence and joyful moments together

Simple, playful and full of learning, perfect for summer days.

Discover activity #36 and more ideas here:
https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/before-youre
five/activities-2


This summer, make memories that last with and 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five Looking for inspiration...
28/08/2026

This summer, make memories that last with and
50 Things To Do Before You’re Five

Looking for inspiration to keep little ones entertained with free
and low-cost activities? 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five is
packed with simple ideas to help children learn, play and explore
through everyday moments.

Even better — you can:
Mark activities as complete
Save photos and memories of your adventures
Track your progress and celebrate what you’ve done
together

Whether you’re exploring outdoors, getting creative at home or
discovering local events, every activity is a chance to build
confidence, curiosity and special family moments.

Download the free app and go on an adventure today:
https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/welcome

How many of the 50 Things have you enjoyed this summer?


this summer with activity #20, Mini Artists Big marks, big creativity and lots of fun! Large-scale mark ma...
26/08/2026

this summer with activity #20, Mini Artists

Big marks, big creativity and lots of fun!

Large-scale mark making is a brilliant way for children to
explore, create and build the skills they’ll use for writing later.
Whether it’s painting with water outdoors or drawing with chalk
on the ground every mark helps build confidence and
coordination.

Try:
Painting with water on walls, fences or the ground
Drawing with chalk outdoors
Making smaller movements by creating patterns with cotton
buds and water
Creating freely without worrying about getting it “right”

Using washable materials encourages children to experiment,
make independent choices and enjoy being creative without
pressure.

These simple activities also support:
Gross and fine motor skills
Confidence and independence
Emotional wellbeing and self-expression

Get outside, get creative and enjoy making your mark this
summer!

Discover activity #20 and more ideas here:
https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/before-youre
five/activities-2


this summer with activity #16, Just Outside Your Door Adventure doesn’t always mean travell...
24/08/2026

this summer with activity #16, Just Outside Your
Door

Adventure doesn’t always mean travelling far, sometimes the
best discoveries are right outside your front door.

Take time together to explore your local area and see what you
notice. Slow down, look around and enjoy everyday moments as
a family.

Try spotting:
Interesting colours, shapes and patterns
Sounds in your surroundings
Different smells and signs of the season
Talk together about what you see and discover

Exploring outdoors helps children build a sense of belonging
and familiarity with their community while supporting:
Physical development and movement
Spatial awareness and early maths skills
Health, wellbeing and time to pause together Confidence, curiosity and positive mental wellbeing

Simple moments outside can create big memories.

Discover activity #16 and more ideas here:
https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/before-youre
five/activities-2


Looking for free and low-cost family activities this summer? and discover what’s happening near you! Did you...
22/08/2026

Looking for free and low-cost family activities this summer?
and discover what’s happening near you!

Did you know 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five doesn’t just
include fun activity ideas? It also helps you find local events and
activities for families across

From outdoor adventures and play sessions to creative activities
and community events, there are lots of opportunities to get out,
try something new and make memories together this summer.

Perfect for families with children aged 0–5, helping little ones
learn through play, exploration and everyday experiences.

Find local events and start planning your summer
adventures using the events tab:
https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/before-youre
five/local-events-2

Let’s make this summer active, fun and full of discovery

Looking for free and low-cost ways to keep little ones entertained this summer? with 50 Things To Do Before You’re Fiv...
20/08/2026

Looking for free and low-cost ways to keep little ones
entertained this summer? with 50 Things To Do
Before You’re Five

Packed with 50 simple activities designed to help children learn,
play and explore, the free app is full of inspiration for families
with children aged 0–5.

Whether you’re:
Exploring outdoors
Getting creative
Discovering new things together
Building confidence through play

There’s something for every day of the summer holidays, using
everyday moments and low-cost activities to support your child’s
development and create lasting memories.

Download the free app and enjoy 50 Things this summer:
https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/welcome

Let’s make this a summer full of fun, adventure and everyday
discovery


Looking for simple, fun and low-cost ways to support your child’s development? Discover 50 Things To Do Before You’re Fi...
18/08/2026

Looking for simple, fun and low-cost ways to support your child’s
development?

Discover 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five, a free app or
website, packed with ideas to help children learn through play,
exploration and everyday adventures.

From getting outdoors and being creative to building confidence
and curiosity, each activity is designed to support children’s
development while creating special moments together.

The best part? Many of the activities can be done just outside
your door or at home using everyday items.

Getting started is easy:
Visit:
https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/welcome

Download the app or save the website link
Explore activities
Start making memories together

Perfect for families with children aged 0–5.


🌿✨ Step into a world of wonder with Talking Together in Cambridgeshire, storyteller Marion Leeper and Groundwork East! ✨...
15/07/2026

🌿✨ Step into a world of wonder with Talking Together in Cambridgeshire, storyteller Marion Leeper and Groundwork East! ✨🌿

Join us throughout the day for a storytelling adventure about Paua's Shell, a gentle Māori legend filled with colour, curiosity and a very special shell. Perfect for families with children aged 2–5.

You can also:
🍃 Take part in 50 Things nature-inspired activities
🐚 Explore treasures from the natural world

📅 Sunday 26 July 2026
🕑 11am to 5pm
📍 Riverside Park, Off Riverside Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1WF

Come along to listen, play and discover the wonders of nature through story – all for free!

🌿☀️ Let’s have fun outdoors this summer! ☀️🌿Join us at the Hello Summer 2026 Programme launch events for free family fun...
13/07/2026

🌿☀️ Let’s have fun outdoors this summer! ☀️🌿

Join us at the Hello Summer 2026 Programme launch events for free family fun.

Explore, create and imagine with hands-on 50 Things to Do Before You're 5 activities. Use natural materials to make funny faces, ribbon wands, stick people and crowns, and discover nature’s hidden treasures along the way.

The Families Information Service will also be on hand to offer impartial advice about childcare funding, finding childcare for children with SEND, and to talk about the SEND Local Offer.

📍 Event Details

📅 Wednesday 22 July 2026
🕚 11am to 2pm
📍 Nightingale Rec and Pavilion, Nightingale Avenue, Cambridge, CB1 8SQ

📅 Friday 24 July 2026
🕑 2pm to 5pm
📍 Brown’s Field Community Centre, 31a Green End Road, Cambridge, CB4 1RU

Perfect for families with children from birth to five. Come along and enjoy creative, curiosity-sparking activities that are completely free! 🌳✨

Find out more at: https://www.cambridge.gov.uk/summer-events

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Helen Wootton, Talking Together In Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire Early Years & Childcare Service
Papworth Everard
CB233AB

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