Peterborough Early Years & Childcare

13/02/2026

11/02/2026

Big stories start with small steps...

Sharing stories is a brilliant way to bond with your child while building their love of reading. It also helps to improve their concentration and strengthen early communication skills.

Join us this February half-term for some story sharing - from books to tales we dream up together - and help pave the way for your child to make the best start.

📅 Upcoming sessions (aimed at children 0-4):
17 February at Gladstone Park Community Centre , 1pm–2pm
18 February at 100A Central Avenue, Dogsthorpe, 10am–11am
19 February at WestRaven Community Cafe, 10am–11am

Book ahead by emailing [email protected].

22/12/2025

Activity #12 Brrrr... Explore the Cold
Winter magic is here! If we’re lucky enough to get snow, wrap up warm and head outside for some chilly adventures if not the frost is just as great.

Ideas to try:
Make footprints in the frost
Hunt for icy patterns on leaves and puddles
Build a snowman or create frosty art with sticks and stones

Exploring the cold is a wonderful way to make memories and enjoy the beauty of winter together. Find more seasonal ideas on the 50 Things app and turn frosty days into family fun!

Find more ideas at 50 Things to Do and make this Christmas unforgettable!

15/12/2025

# 47 Festive Baking
Ready to sprinkle some magic into your day? Baking together is the perfect way to make the season extra special.

Children will love decorating biscuits, rolling dough, and mixing ingredients – and you’ll love the laughter (and the smell of fresh baking!).

Whether you celebrate Christmas or Hannukah or just fancy some yummy seasonal treats now is the perfect time to get baking.

Find more festive ideas on the 50 Things app and make this season deliciously fun!
Find more ideas at 50 Things to Do and make this Christmas unforgettable!

08/12/2025

#23 See it Live
Looking for a magical way to celebrate the season? Activity 23 is all about experiencing live events together and Christmas is the perfect time!

Why not:
Catch a Pantomime – (Robin Hood is on at The Cresset from 12–31 December and Jack & The Beanstalk is at the New Theatre Broadway from 16 Dec – 4 Jan) for plenty of laughs and festive fun!

Enjoy the Lights – Take a stroll through Peterborough’s Christmas Lights in Cathedral Square

Find more ideas at 50 Things to Do and make this Christmas unforgettable!

03/12/2025

#37 Postie
Encourage your little one to write (or draw!) their wishes to Santa. Whether it’s scribbles, pictures, or dictated words.

Set up a mini post office at home so they can “post” their letter or even go out on a wintery walk to post in the classic big red post boxes. Discover more seasonal ideas on the 50 Things app and create magical memories this Christmas.

Let’s turn writing to Santa into a playful adventure!

Find more ideas at 50 Things to Do and make this Christmas unforgettable!

01/12/2025

Happy 1st December! We are so excited for you to join us for our 2025 Advent Calendar!

Behind every door is a festive-themed 50 Things activity to make the lead-up to Christmas extra playful!

Whether it’s a weekend walk, a silly joke, or time to snuggle and read a book together, visit our calendar every day for inspiration to do with your family this season.
Open Door 1 now: https://50thingstodo.org/advent-calendar

25/11/2025

🎄The Winter Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme is now live!

🎄Don't let your child miss out on the fully funded Christmas holiday activities which includes a meal 🍎

🏫Any school aged children who receive income based free school meals are eligible for up to four lots of four hour sessions

Take a look at some of the activities listed and book: https://pulse.ly/j6q5hbxuml

18/11/2025

As we mark Baby Week, it’s an opportunity to reflect on the importance of the first 1001 days - from conception to a child’s second birthday.🫶 Baby Week UK

This period represents a critical window for development, where experiences, relationships, and environments shape a child’s brain and long-term outcomes in health, learning, and wellbeing.
Professionals across early years, schools, and health play a vital role in supporting families during this time - helping to ensure that every child has the best possible start in life.💚

Let’s use Baby Week to strengthen collaboration, share good practice, and raise awareness of the impact of the early years.🌟

02/10/2025

#13 Shout and Shhh
Did you know it’s National Poetry Day? Now would be the perfect opportunity to trial out Activity #13 Shout and Shhhh.
Children delight in trying out the noises they can make themselves.
Today we’re celebrating the joy of words, rhythm and sound.
This playful activity is all about exploring sounds, tone, and volume – perfect for little ones learning to express themselves. Whether you're whispering surprises, shouting with joy, or listening to the world around you, it's a brilliant way to build speech and language skills while having fun!

Why not go on a sound walk and see what you can say and shout, listen and hear?

Download the FREE app to explore more activities: https://cambspboro.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/welcome

22/09/2025

#6 Rhyme Time
Young children love songs and rhymes. Sing a variety of songs and action rhymes together and your child will have the best start in developing their listening and talking skills which provides a strong start for later reading and writing.
Go to your 50Things App Events for Rhyme Time sessions at your local library!