Time 2 Play
Your Complete Activity Guide
for Children Aged 0–5
Make learning fun and meaningful! Time 2 Play – Your Complete Activity Guide helps parents, caregivers, and professionals support every stage of a child’s development through play.
Written by Speech Pathologist Leana Matodes, this trusted, easy-to-use book links play ideas to developmental milestones for children from birth to five years, covering sensory, motor, language, listening, and self-help skills.
Your Complete, Evidence-Based Guide
to Early Childhood Development
It’s never been simpler to nurture your child’s growth through everyday play.
Time 2 Play brings together decades of professional experience, developmental science, and real-life parenting insight.
Each section of the book offers:
- Step-by-step activities for every age group (0–5 years)
- Practical tips for sensory, motor, communication and feeding skills
- Clear guidance for parents and professionals alike
- Activities that fit naturally into daily routines
Time 2 Play is designed to make learning joyful, purposeful and achievable — no special equipment required!
Perfect for Parents, Therapists & Early Childhood Professionals
Whether you’re:- A new parent learning about developmental milestones
- A speech or occupational therapist seeking ready-made play ideas
- Or an early childhood educator looking for structured activities
What’s Inside the Book
Each chapter focuses on an age range and area of development, so you always know what to expect and how to help.
| Age Range | Developmental Focus |
|---|---|
| 0–3 months | Sensory awareness • Bonding • Visual focus |
| 3–6 months | Early movement • Hand-eye coordination |
| 6–12 months | Sitting • Rolling • Babbling • Feeding skills |
| 1–2 years | Language development • Fine motor play |
| 2–5 years | Imaginative play • Self-help skills • Confidence |
Sensory & Emotional
Development
How children process and respond to the world through their senses and emotions.
Includes tactile play, bonding, and self-regulation.
Fine Motor & Visual
Development
Developing coordination, precision, and visual tracking for small movements.
Includes grasping, drawing, stacking, and eye-hand coordination.
Gross Motor
Development
Building strength, balance, and body awareness through large muscle movements.
Includes crawling, rolling, walking, and jumping.
Communication & Listening
Development
Supporting speech, language understanding, and social interaction.
Includes babbling, early words, turn-taking, and listening games.
Feeding, Oral-Motor
& Self Help SkillsDevelopment
Encouraging independence, oral coordination, and daily living skills.
Includes feeding, dressing, brushing teeth, and using utensils.
Why Parents Love It
“It’s like having a developmental expert in your lounge room.”
“Every activity brings a smile — for me and my baby.”
Backed by research and refined through clinical practice, Time 2 Play turns ordinary moments into powerful learning opportunities.
Parents appreciate how easy it is to follow, while therapists love the structure and evidence-based approach.
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Empower your child’s development with fun, purposeful play.
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