Activities for children five years old and under

Have a look at some groups taking place near you where you can get practical advice and learn new skills. It is also a good chance to meet other parents and carers with children a similar age.

Parent and toddler groups

There are lots of groups to choose from in Newcastle NAPI support volunteer run group in all areas. All NAPI supported groups aim to be Mainstream Inclusive, if your baby has additional needs or you have any any questions about the groups contact NAPI on 0191 265 6158

Parent and toddler groups

Book a Toy

Book a toy is a free toy loan service. You can now borrow 4 toys for 4 weeks from your local Newcastle library. Toys can be borrowed immediately from our Gosforth, Outer West and Newburn branches, or ordered for collection at any other Libraries. Visit your local library to choose toys or look through the catalogue.

Book a toy

Quick links

Early learning

Child safety in your home

Child development from healthier together

Potty training from healthier together

Sleep

Childhood health from healthier together

Apply for healthy start

Helping you child develop new skills

Incredible Years Pre-School

Our Incredible Years Pre-School course will give parents and carers information and skills to support their child's development. If you'd like to find out more, please contact your local hub to find out what happening near you soon.

Incredible Years Pre-School

Cook play and learn

Healthy cooking activities
Let's move together, dance, music and story ideas
Introduction to food hygiene
Plus, information about safe food storage, portion sizes, dental health, tips for reducing sugar and more!

Cook play and learn

Story time

Enjoy stories in a relaxed space and find out what the library has to offer. Listening to stories can help with early language development and develop a life-long love of books from an early age. You do not need to booked, please feel free to drop in.

Story time

Things to do

Messy play

Come along and get messy!

We'll have gloop, paint, playdough and more.

Messy play session list

Getting active

Coming soon

Things to do

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Things to do

More recourses

Healthier Families from NHS

A website to help you and your family eat better and move more. Find healthy food swaps, recipes, physical activity ideas and more.

Healthier Families from NHS

Childcare

Childcare is changing and more children will get some free hours. Visit our childcare pages to find out what you are eligible for and what the childcare options are in your area.

Childcare

Oxford Owl Activities at Home

Oxford Owl have lots of ideas and suggestions of fun you can have with your child at home. You can find activities by age, download activity sheets, and more.

Activities from Oxford Owl