
Do you ever find yourself with five spare minutes with your child…
…but then waste half of it trying to think of an activity that’s actually worthwhile?
Something simple.
Something engaging.
Something that will actually support their learning.
That’s exactly why I created Little Moments That Matter: 40 School Readiness Activities for Home.
This guide is designed to be something you can reach for in those small pockets of time when you want an activity that will genuinely move learning forward.
Most activities use everyday materials you already have at home.
A few require a little more preparation.
But every single one is designed with intention, helping your child build the skills, confidence and foundations that prepare them for school.
Because school readiness isn’t about doing more.
It’s about making the little moments count.
40 parent-led activities across four key areas of early development:
Early Literacy
Build phonemic awareness, storytelling, vocabulary and early writing skills through playful everyday interactions.
Early Numeracy
Explore numbers, patterns, measurement and mathematical thinking through hands-on experiences.
Scientific Thinking (STEM)
Encourage curiosity, problem solving, predicting and experimenting through simple investigations.
Fine & Gross Motor Skills
Develop strength, coordination and movement through playful activities that support writing and classroom readiness.
• What you’ll need
• Simple step-by-step instructions
• Why the activity matters for development
• Easy ways to extend the learning
• Many activities take under 5 minutes
• Support their child before starting school
• Build strong literacy and numeracy foundations
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Be more intentional in everyday moments
• Understand why activities support learning
• a 5-minute activity before dinner
• something quick after daycare or preschool
• weekend boredom moments
• building school readiness without worksheets
You’ll receive:
• A beautifully designed 40 activity PDF guide
• Easy-to-follow ideas you can return to again and again

Created by Sammy, founder of Cove Learning
Teacher-informed guidance to help families support learning before school.