Funny bookmark idea Make Mum or Dad a funny but practical gift with this funny bookmark idea. It's so easy. What you need: 1 photo of child pretending to hang from a rope white card for backing

Origami windmill With digital games making our kids more and more attuned to 'quick fix' entertainment, origami can be a rewarding way to help them improve their focus and attention to detail. This step by step video shows

Origami balloon Origami is a low-fuss craft activity for kids: no glue, no sticky tape, just squares of coloured paper and you're ready to go.  Just watch the video below and learn how to make an origami balloon. What

How to make paper flowers This clever fold and cut method makes paper flowers so easy.  Once you get the hang of it, you will want to make a whole bouquet.  What you need: coloured construction paper bendable

10 easy riddles for kids Riddles and jokes - kids love them! Get the kids giggling with these great riddles. They'll love to test them out on their friends and family. They're sure to get a fair few

The egg in the bottle experiment Science experiments are fun to do and a great way for children to learn. Try this science experiment and your kids will learn the effects of heat. What you need: Juice bottle Hardboiled egg Candles Number of

Play dough can provide hours of entertainment with all the different activities and games you can play. The kids will love this activity as they can create and recreate any imprint they can find. What you need: homemade or store-bought non-toxic

Colourful milk swirl experiment Simple science experiments using kitchen and pantry items are fun to do and a great way to help your kids learn. Try this colourful milk swirl experiment. Just watch the video tutorial to show you

Ice block building Kids of all ages love playing with blocks. And ice blocks? Well, they're a kid's favourite too. Now add them both together and you have a cool activity that is messy and fun! What you need:

Blowing bubbles mix Kids love running around and playing outdoors. They will have lots of fun playing with their bubbles and watching the bubbles fly away. What you need: 2 tbsp dishwashing detergent 2 tbsp glycerin 4 tbsp hot water 2 tbsp sugar Number

Make a garden composter Kids are all about helping the environment so why not enjoy working on a project together in the garden! By building this easy and simple garden composter you and your kids will help create good soil which

Balloon hovercraft Show your little ones the amazing way balloons can be used to create a unique hovercraft they can build all on their own. Boys and girls love playing with boats and water so why not make

Whizzing balloons This is a great party game for children of all ages to enjoy. Children will love watching their balloons rise and will be eager to see who will win. What you need: A packet of balloons   Activity: Children stand behind a line

When travelling with kids it's great to be prepared and organised. A car activity box has lots of great activities that will keep kids entertained for hours. What you need: Colouring books Pencils Crayons Soft toys Books Stickers CD's Travel sized board games

Gardening is a great way to teach the kids all about nature. Unfortunately, not everything is left alone. Birds are a big problem in the garden, especially if you are making a vegetable garden. Scare them all away with a

Hangman paper game Kids of all ages love to spend time drawing. There is so much fun in drawing and playing games. Your kids will enjoy this hangman paper game! What you need: Paper Pen Number of players: 2 Activity: Start the game by having one

Moving self portrait mobiles Take a picture of yourself and make it move with this crazy craft activity for kids. Kids will enjoy watching themselves move about from the mobile as well as being able to position themselves

Bowling pins This is a great activity to keep the kids entertained inside on a rainy day or outside in the sunshine. They will have loads of fun decorating the skittles and even more fun trying to knock them down! What you

Build a paper mache piggy bank Construct and decorate your very own paper mache piggy bank. Here's how. What you need: Paper mache glue balloon for each

Children are often keen to learn how to knit or crochet, especially if they see you doing it, but they may find it difficult to manipulate the tools. Finger knitting is a great way to introduce them to these crafts.

  This paper mache pelican windsock is a great addition to any garden and is super easy to make. Make one today. What you need: Square of fabric Scissors Pipe cleaners Glue Needle and thread Toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls

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Make your own drum Making a drum for your kids will make you one rockin' mum in their eyes. But why help create something that makes noise when you're always telling them to be quiet? Because once your

Autumn leaf garland Autumn leaves can provide many great Autumn craft activities for kids. Just go outside and collect a bagful then spend the afternoon making leafy art. Try this autumn leaf garland. What you need:

Make coloured pasta jewellery Coloured pasta jewellery is a cute kids craft. Once you've tried this simple method for brightly colouring pasta, you'll never look back! Kids will have lots of fun making these colourful pasta accessories, not

Butterfly paper garland This butterfly garland, made from pegs and patty cases, is a super-simple craft idea to pretty up a little girl's room, or just to make that string-and-peg art display a little funkier. What you need:

Cute bunny puppet This cute bunny puppet is made from an old sweater. It requires minimal sewing skills, and if you don't have a sewing machine, it's a small enough project to stitch by hand for older kids.

Make your own eggshell candles You can transform almost any container into a candle vessel. Eggshells are the perfect vessle for a small votive style candle. Make these for any occasion, but why not try them around easter

Make cheeky monkeys These cute little pom pom and pipe cleaner monkeys are a bit fiddly to make, but if you help your kids to make them they can have fun linking them together like the old barrel

No-sew sock snowman Up-cycle all those odd socks in your laundry basket by making a sock snowman for winter.  This is a fun rainy day activity that requires no sewing: Just string and glue. What you need: