For parents

A gentle start, whatever the age

Not sure what to watch first? Pick your child's age below for ideas to watch, say and try together.

By age

What to watch and try

Every child grows at their own pace. Treat these as friendly starting points, not a checklist.

0–1 years

Babies · Songs, faces and gentle rhythm

What to watch

  • Short, slow songs and nursery rhymes
  • Bright colours and simple shapes
  • Raffy's friendly voice and animal sounds

Try at home

  • Sing the same song at the same moment each day, such as nappy time
  • Copy your baby's sounds back to them
  • Watch together and keep it to a few minutes

1–2 years

Toddlers · First words and actions

What to watch

  • Songs with actions you can copy
  • First words, animals and body parts
  • Colours, one at a time

Try at home

  • Point and name things as you go about your day
  • Pause a song and let them finish the line
  • Say each word in English and in your home language

2–3 years

Busy twos · Colours, numbers and counting

What to watch

  • Counting songs and number videos
  • Colours, shapes and big and small
  • Simple stories with repeating lines

Try at home

  • Count stairs, spoons and snacks together
  • Go on a colour hunt around the house
  • Ask for a choice: "Do you want the red cup or the blue cup?"

3–5 years

Pre-schoolers · Ready for school

What to watch

  • Letters, sounds and first words
  • Counting, patterns and thinking games
  • Stories and Yoruba words for family and home

Try at home

  • Try the free printable pack for pencil control and counting
  • Play the Word Garden together, a few words at a time
  • Talk about what happened in a story afterwards
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Screen time

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Watch together

Sit with your child, sing along and talk about what you see. It turns a video into a shared moment.

Keep it short

One or two short videos is plenty. Finish with a song, then switch off and play.

Repeat favourites

Little ones learn through repetition, so watching the same video again is a good thing.

Use your home language

Say the words in the language you speak at home too. Learning two languages together is a gift.

Where next?

Keep the learning going

Free printables

Five activities for ages 3–5 to print at home.

Play & tips

Quick games and weekend ideas for home.

Word Garden

A free reading game with Raffy.

These are friendly ideas from the channel, not medical or developmental advice. If you have concerns about your child's development, please speak to your health visitor, nursery or doctor.