Writing activities to do with children – making books

Children love books that are personal to them. If you have more time than usual at home at the moment, have a go at one of these book ideas. Share what you make with us #AtHomeWithHomeStart Read more
Free and easy games to play at home with children

It can be hard to always come up with new ideas to keep your child(ren) busy and happy at the best of times. Here are a few activities for simple games for pre-school children you can try together at home because childhood can’t wait. Read more
Activities for families during self isolation

We’ve created a list of some of the best practical ideas for activities and resources for you to do with your children if you’re at home Read more

Activities for families during COVID-19

Self-isolating is an uncommon experience for many of us. Home-Start is here to support families across the UK during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.

Below, you'll find useful ideas on activities to do at home with children during the outbreak, because childhood can't wait.

Activities for families during self isolation

We’ve created a list of some of the best practical ideas for activities and resources for you to do with your children if you’re at home Read more

Free and easy games to play at home with children

It can be hard to always come up with new ideas to keep your child(ren) busy and happy at the best of times. Here are a few activities for simple games for pre-school children you can try together at home because childhood can’t wait. Read more

Writing activities to do with children – making books

Children love books that are personal to them. If you have more time than usual at home at the moment, have a go at one of these book ideas. Share what you make with us #AtHomeWithHomeStart Read more

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