Pretend play, problem solving and growing independence
Uses everyday items you already have at home
Designed by a registered ECE teacher
Free express shipping on every NZ order
Dispatched within 1 to 2 business days
Designed by an ECE teacher
30-day returns
Loved by 4,500+ families
★★★★★
“These cards are amazing and I love the fact you don't have to go thinking/planning what to do for a quick activity with my daughter.”
Tara H. ✓ Verified buyer
About the cards
Big ideas for curious 2 to 3 year olds.
Two and three year olds are bursting with questions, energy and imagination. As a registered early childhood teacher, I've designed 48 open-ended activities that give all that curiosity somewhere to go, building cognitive, language, fine motor, gross motor and social skills along the way.
Keep the ring-bound set handy and pull out a card whenever you need an idea. Everything uses simple items you'll already have at home.
Why parents love them
Channels their energy. Busy hands and busy minds, focused on play that builds skills.
Sparks creativity. Open-ended activities with lots of ways to play.
Builds early learning skills. Early maths, language and problem solving, all through play.
Confidence in every card. Each activity is designed around real developmental milestones.
What's inside
48 activity cards for ages 2 to 3
The development area and simple steps on every card
Durable ring-bound set
Designed by a registered ECE teacher
These are the years of "why?" and "let me do it". These cards help you say yes to more of those moments.
Shipping and delivery
Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days.
New ZealandFree express shipping on every order
AustraliaFree on orders over A$80
United KingdomFree on orders over £75
United StatesFree on orders over US$72
Under the free shipping amount, a flat shipping rate is shown at checkout. Delivery times vary by country and carrier.
Returns
Printed products come with 30-day returns. Just email hello@educationstartsathome.com and we'll help.
Questions mums ask
Which set should I choose? Choose by your child's age: Baby Cards for 0 to 12 months, Toddler Cards for 1 to 2 years and Explorer Cards for 2 to 3 years. Ages are a guide, so you can move up or down a set to suit your child.
Printed or digital? Printed cards are a sturdy set on a ring, delivered to your door. The digital download has the same ideas and arrives instantly, which is perfect if you're overseas or want to start today.
Do I need special toys? Most activities use everyday household items you already have at home.
Can I pay with Afterpay? Yes, Afterpay is available at checkout.
Such a great tool for setting up new play stations with the kids. Love the mix of science, imaginative, physical and educational activities in the cards. Super easy to flick through and understand.
Love these explorer cards! They have so many fun ideas that don’t require a lot to set up. They are fun, educational and my kids love trying new ones all the time. Definitely has helped me be more intentional in supporting my kids learning 🤍
We are loving the toddler learning cards! They are a quick and easy set up, super straightforward activities with hardly any prep work. Perfect for busy mums
Absolutely love everything Education Starts at Home has to offer. These cards are amazing and I love the fact you don't have to go thinking/planning what to do for a quick activity with my daughter
I really love the concept, and the cards themselves are beautifully made. However, the font is so tiny that they are very difficult to read, even with glasses. I was super disappointed given the cost — I had expected something a bit more practical to use. Such a great idea, but unfortunately the design lets it down.
Store owner replied:
Hi Roz,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback, we really appreciate it.
You’re right, the font on our cards is a little small. We’ve taken this on board and are updating the design with a larger, easier-to-read typeface so there’s no eye strain. All future print runs will include this improvement.
As a thank you, we’d love to send you a new set with the updated design, free of charge, as soon as they arrive so you can keep enjoying the activities.
Thank you,
Ella.
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