30 - 36 months

Learning Leap

Key Learning Concepts

Examples of BEST Toys and BEST Books

WORD Leap

Using langage to make sense of what I mean and make comparisons between stories

• Fun story books with a plot e.g. We're Going on a Bear Hunt
• Letter matching games and activities

NUMBER Leap

Using mathmatical language to name the difference between objects

• Fraction puzzles
• Puzzles with up to 20 pieces
• Shape sequencing puzzles

MUSIC Leap

Listening to musical patterns and pitch

• Musical instruments with different pitch e.g. Triangle or xylophone

BODY Leap

Improving co-ordination

• Woodwork activities
• Skittles
• Latches, shoe lacing, zips etc

PICTURE Leap

Creating my own patterns, pictures and models

• Model making materials

NATURE Leap

Looking for similarities / differences in nature

• Explorer Flashlight

SOCIAL Leap

Interacting with others and learning to share

• All the toys and books help encourage social interaction between your child and others.