50 Things Bradford

50 Things Bradford 50 Things To Do Before You're Five is a Bradford, district-wide project page. Project grant funded by Big Change

The page is linked to Bradford's Fifty Things to do Before You're Five project, which hopes to reach all families in the district with a resource that supports our children's developing confidence and communication. Based at St Edmund's Nursery School but owned by the Bradford and District early years community of families and early years stakeholders.

18/06/2026

. is back with another adventure thanks to .

After picking up her leaflet from Shipley Library the other week, Amy and her daughter decided to take a trip over to Cliffe Castle Museum and Park, Keighley in the last half term holiday.

By doing so they also ticked off a few more of the 50 Things to Do Before You’re Five activities, including…

#2 Where Am I?
#41 Water Feature
#27 Little People Park Keeper
#40 Happy History

Our 50 Things To Do Before You’re Five app is not only packed with activities and adventures for families and little ones to explore together, as Amy has discovered it’s packed with events and activities happening all across Bradford, there’s also help andguidance around making the most of the activities, together with supporting ideas and links to great resources.

And ALL the ideas are either FREE or low cost and screen free.

Access all this and more by downloading the 50 Things To Do App to your phone from here:
https://www.50thingstodo.org/download

Follow Amy and her adventures here: https://www.instagram.com/amyvbrook/

Did you know that each Bradford Museums and Galleries have a 50 Things To Do with You're Five trail? Each museum has a s...
17/06/2026

Did you know that each Bradford Museums and Galleries have a 50 Things To Do with You're Five trail?

Each museum has a sheet with 10 playful activities. Complete them all, and your child will earn a Mini Museum Passport and a sticker.

Collect stickers from all four museums, and your little one will receive a Little Bradford Explorer certificate - well earned and proudly deserved.

🌈 This Pride Month, let's celebrate the power of #10 Sharing Books to help children understand themselves, appreciate o...
16/06/2026

🌈 This Pride Month, let's celebrate the power of #10 Sharing Books to help children understand themselves, appreciate others, and feel a sense of belonging.

The BookTrust have put together a list of brilliant picture books that represent – and celebrate – different types of families.

🌈 Explore the book list: https://www.booktrust.org.uk/book-recommendations/booklists/picture-books-that-celebrate-lgbtq-families/

Looking for more ways to create meaningful experiences with young children? Take a look at 50 Things to Do Before You're Five for inspiration and activities that help children connect, explore, and thrive.

⭐ Discover 50 Things to Do Before You're Five: https://www.50thingstodo.org/

16/06/2026

Come down to Woodroyd Nursery today to meet our Lisa from 11-1!

Lisa is running #15 Dressing Up from 50 Things To Do Before You're Five.

Dressing up and pretend play are important opportunities for children to explore their own ideas and use their imagination.

The act of putting on and taking off clothes can also help develop fine motor skills and independence all in preparation to start school.

It's Drowning Prevention Week!Here at 50 Things To Do Bradford, we love a water feature - in fact it's #41 of our scree...
15/06/2026

It's Drowning Prevention Week!

Here at 50 Things To Do Bradford, we love a water feature - in fact it's #41 of our screen free fun activities.

Walking near, or even in, water gives children a new experience which will stimulate brain growth, foster learning and promote overall well-being. Bradford has water everywhere: ponds and lakes in local parks, canals and rivers, city park fountains!

However, even shallow water can be dangerous and young children must be supervised by an adult at all times when in or near water.

Explore the 'Ways to Try' menu under each activity on the 50 Things To Do app with guidance to get the most out of your water play time together and useful localised links.

Please share this guidance around water safety via Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK with your families:

https://www.rlss.org.uk/Pages/Category/water-safety-information

All our 50 Things To Do play activities are low cost and screen-free.Tick off #26 Splish Splash Splosh by visiting the ...
11/06/2026

All our 50 Things To Do play activities are low cost and screen-free.

Tick off #26 Splish Splash Splosh by visiting the 50 Things To Do app and checking out lots of fun water play ideas - the perfect way to spark curiosity, provide a sensory experience, encourage imaginative, investigative and problem solving play. Not forgetting vocabulary development with words like splash, pour, fill, splosh, wet and much more!

Outdoor play not only helps children connect with others, but also boosts their mood and supports positive mental wellbeing.

Encouraging less screen time and more playtime can make a real difference.

Download our app here: https://www.50thingstodo.org/download

#10 Sharing Books 📖Boost your child’s confidence for Reception by reading together! Explore pictures, chat about the st...
10/06/2026

#10 Sharing Books 📖
Boost your child’s confidence for Reception by reading together! Explore pictures, chat about the story, and enjoy joining in.

🙌 Sharing stories builds listening, talking, turn-taking, curiosity, and friendship skills, perfect for learning at school! If you haven’t already, be sure to pick up your Ready, Steady…Reception booklet from your local Family Hub, or keep an eye out for it coming home from school.

⭐ Download the 50 Things to Do app to tick off activities as you go and see how little everyday experiences can make a big difference! https://www.50thingstodo.org/download

We can't believe that 50 Things To Do Before You're Five is celebrating its 8th year!And what a blast it has been!🔴8 Yea...
10/06/2026

We can't believe that 50 Things To Do Before You're Five is celebrating its 8th year!

And what a blast it has been!

🔴8 Years of absolute joy to be part of such a wonderful project
🟡50 screen free low or no cost activites for 0-5s
🟠23 localised offers of 50 Things To Do across the British Isles
🔵Over 110,000 downloads of the app

Visit the website to explore the app, Less Screen Time, More Play Time campaign, our resources, how to guides and videos: https://www.50thingstodo.org/

It's Infant Mental Health Awareness week 2026, this years theme is attunement which is noticing, understanding and respo...
08/06/2026

It's Infant Mental Health Awareness week 2026, this years theme is attunement which is noticing, understanding and responding to a baby's emotions in a sensitive and loving way.

When babies feel seen, heard and understood, they develop a sense of safety and security that supports their emotional wellbeing and healthy development.

Attunement helps babies develop social and emotional skills, the building blocks for their lifelong wellbeing and mental health.

That's why #1 Get to Know You from 50 Things to Do Before You're Five is such a wonderful activity to try. Taking time to watch, listen and respond to your baby's sounds, expressions, movements and interests helps build a strong connection and supports emotional attunement.

Whenever you get the opportunity, hold you baby in a position where you can have eye contact with your child - you are your baby's best toy!

This is just one activity among 50 simple brain building activities that you can access on our 50 Things To Do Before You're Five app. Download for FREE today: https://www.50thingstodo.org/download

To find out more about Parent and Infant Foundation's Infant Mental Health Awareness Week visit: https://parentinfantfoundation.org.uk/our-work/imhaw/

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