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Recommended by teachers, occupational therapists, and early childhood educators
"As an occupational therapist I love how these cards take the thinking out of coming up with activities that support her developmental milestones."
Tasman D.
Occupational Therapist
"As a teacher, this resource ticks all the boxes for me! Especially helpful when those wake windows start to get a little longer."
Keani T.
Teacher
"As a teacher it's really important to me that my kids have intentional play, and these cards have been a lifesaver."
S.C.W.
Teacher
"I'm so grateful to have discovered these Education Starts at Home activity cards. It's not something you'd usually think to involve your toddler in, but I'm definitely going to from now on, it's always a great solution."
Becca O.
Midwife
Meet Ella
Hi, I'm Ella!
I'm a registered ECE teacher with nearly five years experience in preschool and baby rooms. After I had my own son, I watched new mums around me struggling with the exact thing I'd seen build for years in daycare, busy parents, screens filling the gaps, and basic connection and play skills quietly slipping. I felt the guilt too. Education Starts at Home exists to make play simple again, so connecting with your child doesn't have to be complicated or stressful.
I'm proud to say that mission was recognised as Emerging Founder of the Year at the 2026 NZ Founder Awards.