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Early Years Mathematics Activities and Games
This website is choc-a-block full of free maths games and teaching activities for kids. Your child can build maths skills across a range of interactive maths activities such as Tic-Tac-Toe, Number Scrabble, Dot Bingo, the Lily Pad Game, War of the Dice, and many more!
Alphabet memory
Test their memories and recall with the fun and educational learning game alphabet memory. This is a great brain-teasing kids activity for children of all ages who love to test the ability to remember words. Play with the whole family and see who does best!
Learning the ABC: The letter E
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into letters can be tricky. These free printables encourage learning with colour. Here is E.
Hiding toy game
Babies of all ages love surprises - Now you can have fun with your little one with this simple game that will teach her to anticipate what comes next.
Chicken teriyaki meatballs
These delicious chicken teriyaki meatballs are baked and egg-free. They come with a delicious teriyaki sauce that is packed full of flavour.
Make a hanging basket
Make something pretty to hang out the front of the house or in the garden with this hanging basket project. The kids will enjoy getting their hands dirty and you will love seeing their smiles and pride as they show off their finished baskets!
Mummy Pizzas
By using cheese slices long ways it makes the kids pizza look like Mummy bandages. You can use this recipe anytime but it is perfect for your next Halloween party.
Pumpkin guessing game
This is a great kids party game to keep everyone laughing during your next Halloween gathering. Its simple and easy to organise and the kids will have a ball trying to guess the weight and size of pumpkins in this game.
Hopscotch
Hopscotch is an old traditional game that still brings loads of fun and laughter in school yards everywhere. With these easy steps you can create your own hopscotch at home, inside or out!
Quick Dinner Recipes From Your Pantry
Have to feed your brood in a hurry - but can't bear another trip to the shops? Before you reach for a tin of baked beans, check out these (almost) straight-from-the-cupboard recipes.
Fast peach and pear crumble
This crumble recipe is easy, fast and can be thrown together from ingredients already in your pantry for those unexpected guests. You can substitute any fruit for the peaches and pears used here and it takes little time to mix all crumble ingredients together and bake to a golden crunch.
Nutella twists
These puff pastry twists with their delicious chocolate and hazelnut centre are deceptively easy to make.
Cauliflower fried rice
If youve gone grain-free but dont want to miss out on your favourite rice dish, use blitzed cauliflower as a tasty alternative in this delicious cauliflower fried rice.
Halloween cannelloni zombie families
This is a fun yet seriously yummy dinner to make around Halloween. Decorate your zombies however you fancy, and have fun making them look as silly and/or scary as you can!
Angry Birds Lunch Box Nest
This Angy Birds lunch box idea is a great addition to any kid's lunch box. A sandwich that's full of healthy veggies and looks like one of their favourite characters? They'll wolf it down in a flash!
Morning sickness remedies – that work
Morning sickness during pregnancy is experienced by about 80% of pregnant women. Find some morning sickness remedies that work to help alleviate those miserable symptoms.
Make a graduated rainbow
Children enjoy drawing and will love creating this graduated rainbow for their bedroom door.
Chocolate chip cookies
These cookies are a simple tasty combination of milk and dark chocolate chips. They contain all the rich ingredients that good chocolate chip cookies really need. I like to make large batches of these and roll them into balls to freeze. That way I can pull a dozen out to bake as gifts.
Make a cute bookmark
Remember the little bald guy, Foo, whose big nose, eyes and hands peeked over a brick wall? Well, we thought he'd make a pretty cute bookmark, peeking over the top of the page. And we even gave him a head of hair. He's easy to make and is a great end-of-year pressie for classmates.
Telling a story, word by word
This is a great game to get everyone involved in. Young or old, everyone will bring something different. A great game to be played in the car which will keep all entertained for hours!
Make your own chore magnets
Chore charts and rewards charts are a good way to get kids' routines organised. These DIY chore magnets are an easy way to keep track of the household chores. You can use them straight on the fridge, or make your own magnetic board as below.
Monster toothpaste science experiment
Big messy science experiments are a fun way to get your kids interested in how things work. This 'monster toothpaste' science experiment for kids is a great hands-on learning activity.
Low-fat zucchini sticks
These low-fat baked zucchini sticks have a tasty crumb and a delicious tomato dipping sauce that your family will love. These are flavourful and healthy all on one plate.
Sausage and white bean hotpot
This quick and easy one-pot casserole can be on the table in a flash. It's packed with wholesome veggies in a rich and tasty sauce, and the sausages are bound to keep the kids happy.
Cheesy poppers
You could try eating only one of these tasty little bites, but be warned: they are way too tasty to stop at one. Cheesy poppers make a great after school snack or lunch when served with a salad. You could also whip up a batch when youre entertaining.
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Chicken and bacon casserole
Cooking up chicken with bacon adds rich flavour to this easy and simple casserole recipe that could also be done in a slow cooker. The casserole is low-fat but has a creamy texture using evaporated milk thickened with flour.
2 ingredient Mexican dip
It doesn't get any easier than this cheaty 2 ingredient Mexican dip! Whip it up for surprise guests or take it to a party when you are pressed for time.