Play and activity

The 50 things to do before you're 5 app lists exciting activities for families in Oxfordshire with young children. There are great suggestions for how to have fun and learn at the same time.

Many of Oxfordshire's museums offer fun activities for children of all ages.

From their fun 10 Minute Shake Up games to information about active hobbies and sports, the Better Health website has everything you need to get your family moving!

The idea behind GoNoodle® is simple: be a force of joy, health, and self-discovery for kids and the adults who love them. The GoNoodle website is packed with activities and routines to keep your little one entertained.

Get your little one interested in the natural world from an early age with the activities on the Wildlife Watch website.

Get ideas for nature activities from the National Trust website, including outdoor fun, crafts and special holiday activities.

Creative fun for young children from the imagination tree, including homemade play dough, finger painting and leaf printing.

Screen time is a constant worry for parents, so we bring you content that helps reassure and educate you on the topic – including how to keep your kids safe online and help them make the most of their screen time.

Get advice from the NSPCC website on setting up parental controls to help keep your child safe online.

The Health Visiting Service has collected together current information about play and development.

The Twirlywoos activity finder will give you ideas to match your little one's current interests, hold their attention, and maybe even give you ten minutes' peace!

You'll find short videos and simple, fun activities that you and your children can do together on the Hungry Little Minds website.

With music classes, online workshops, catchy new songs, and interactive videos, Boogie Mites offers many fun ways to play and learn with music. 

You'll find lots of ideas to keep kids happy - and you sane on the Netmums website. There are arts and crafts inspiration, ideas for places to go with kids, and tips for throwing the ultimate kids' parties.

The CBeebies website from the BBC includes a wide range of games, activities, videos and music to keep your little ones entertained.