50 Things Bradford

08/10/2026

Too much screen time can make it harder for them to manage their feelings and settle into new routines.

Encouraging outdoor play helps children regulate their emotions, build resilience, and cope better with the ups and downs of the school day.

06/10/2026

What a fantastic opportunity to tick off #9 Mini Beasts and Bug Hunting 🐞

Get dressed as a bug and head over to Bowling Park on 18 October for Better Place Bradford's Lovely Bug Ball!

This event plus much more can be found in our 50 Things To Do Before You're Five events tab.

https://bradford.50thingstodo.org/app/os #

05/10/2026

Thank so much for sharing Little Bunnies Childminding Gildersome - we are so glad that you had as much fun as we had!

Now counting down to the next Wonder Tots session at National Science and Media Museum on Monday 2 November 2026 from 10:30am.

https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/wondertots

01/10/2026

Bradford childminders you are the best!

We have been absolutely blown away by your response to our second Shipley Glen Tramway giveaway!

3 lucky winners have won 5 day rovers Family Day Pass winging their way through the post! #38 Posty!

Thank you so much to everyone who joined the competition. Tell your families, we would love to see piccies of them enjoying their day out!

Find more places to go here: https://bradford.50thingstodo.org/app/os #!/25-things-to-do

To see if you are a winner - check out the comments ⬇️

01/10/2026

Join the 50 Things To Do Before You're Five team at the National Science and Media Museum from next Monday at 10.30-12.00 noon for a host of hands-on and fun activities to explore in the WonderLab Studio.

Join in the fun for:

#7 Making Music - Create music and instruments using household items
#15 Dressing Up - Dress up like a rock star
#2 Where Am I? - Take selfie in your costume to take home with you!
#32 Where Have I Gone? - Quiet sensory exploration for babies
#11 Making Connections - Make some noise and a large 'marble run'
#6 Rhyme Time - Let's come together for rhyming fun for everyone!

Sessions will take place on:

Monday 7 October | 10.30am - 12.00noon
Monday 2 November | 10.30am - 12.00noon
Monday 7 December | 10.30am - 12.00noon

We can't wait to play and make memories!

Book your place here: https://www.scienceandmediamuseum.org.uk/whats-on/wondertots

29/09/2026

Avoiding screen time, especially before bed, makes it easier for children to drift off to sleep.

Keep little ones active to help them settle quicker and sleep more calmly.

29/09/2026

Just one day to go for local childminders to like this post and tag in your childminder colleagues for a chance to win a set of five Shipley Glen Tramway Day Rovers (3 sets to win!)

Like the post below and tag away!

Calling all Bradford childminders!

WIN Adult Day Rovers for your parents!

Looking for an exciting local adventure for the children in your care to enjoy with their families?

Then the historic Shipley Glen Tramway has it all!

It’s a great opportunity for children to:

- Explore the great outdoors
- Spot the tram travelling up and down the hillside
- Experience a unique form of transport
- Discover a little local history
- Learn, chat and explore together

And we’ve got 3 sets of 5 Adult Day Rovers to give away!

To enter:

- Like this post
- Tag fellow childminders in the comments
- The childminders you tag will also be entered into the draw if they like this post

Spread the word and give your childminding friends the chance to win too.

We will announce the lucky winners by Thursday 1 October.

Good luck!

Please note: Adult Day Rovers are not valid for the Santa Specials.

28/09/2026

#10 Sharing Books

Did you know that every new baby is entitled to a FREE Bookstart pack?

Bookstart helps families enjoy stories together from the very beginning, supporting speech, language, and a lifelong love of books.

Each pack includes wonderful books and resources to help make reading a fun part of everyday family life.

Because every child deserves the chance to start their reading journey with great stories.

💚 If your child is eligible and you haven't received your pack; we'd love to see you at the library.

👉 Visit your local library today and ask about Bookstart.