Junior Innovators Academy • Playgroup

Infant Learning Tools

Gentle, parent-guided activities for babies and toddlers aged 0–2.

Grown-ups lead the learning. Keep screen moments short, talk to your child, and continue each activity with real objects and play.

0–6 months

High-contrast visual cards

Place the card about 20–30 cm from baby’s face and slowly move it from side to side.

6–24 months

Tap a card, say its name together, then find something similar nearby.

9–24 months

Tap a picture to hear the word. Repeat it slowly and encourage pointing or copying.

12–24 months

Tap an animal, copy the sound and act out how it moves.

Offline learning

Choose one activity and follow your child’s interest. All activities require adult supervision.

🫧

Blow bubbles and name “up”, “down”, “pop” as your child watches and reaches.

Visual tracking • Language

🥣

Place large safe objects in a bowl. Practise “in”, “out”, “more” and “all gone”.

Fine motor • Concepts

🎵

Clap a slow rhythm, pause and let your child copy. Add their name to a simple song.

Listening • Turn-taking

🧣

Explore safe cloths with different textures. Use words such as soft, smooth and rough.

Sensory play • Vocabulary

🪞

Point to eyes, nose and mouth. Copy smiles and name simple feelings.

Self-awareness • Communication

📦

Post large cards through a slot in a box, then open it and find them together.

Problem-solving • Coordination