Create your own stencils
Create some simple shapes or busy artwork with this stencil creation activity. You may choose to stencil lines, zigzags or shapes of any kind. The more you create, they more you paint.
Spiced tomato and egg brunch
This looks like your standard eggs and tomato dish, right? But there are lots of flavours going on in here and the end result is a super tasty, incredibly easy brunch or even supper.
Strawberry jam
Make use of seasonal berries with this easy strawberry jam recipe you can make in the microwave. There's nothing like a jar of homemade jam to eat with your toast
Easy art for kids: Just add water
There's nothing as simple as a little bit of water colour, but this is a little different. Rather than water colour paints, it's time to play with water coloured paper. Just add water to the crepe paper and watch the colour transfer to your children's amazement.
Shadow tracing
Take advantage of the sunny days and have fun with your kids outside with shadow tracing. It's easy and fun to trace each other's shadows on the footpath. All you need is some chalk and your imagination!
Family trivia
Every family member knows something that another does not. This game can get a little messy if not moderated well but it is also a great way for the family to bond and be rewarded. Learn something new about the family today.
String game: Cup and saucer
Help to develop your childs fine motor skills with string games. This cup and saucer string figure is the basis of many harder string games so is a great one to learn. Watch the video for the step-by-step instructions.
Match in a glass experiment
Home science experiments are a great way to engage your children in some hands-on learning. This classic match in a glass experiment needs some adult supervision but otherwise just requires simple items you have at home.
Marshmallow bubble slice
Three ingredients are all it takes to make this marshmallow bubble slice. Melt butter, add marshmallows and rice puffs and you've got yourself a homemade LCM bar for the kids' lunch boxes. Result!
DIY wrapping paper
It’s easy to create your own personalised decorative wrapping paper, all you need is a scanner/printer or a colour photocopier. Get the kids involved, they will love creating their own designs.
Make a hula skirt
Summer, winter, autumn or spring, get into the Hawaiian spirit by strapping on an easy homemade hula skirts. Play dress-ups with your kids and indulge in a luau or kids Hawaiian beach party today with these sweet Hawaiian costumes.
Easy Costume: Willy Wonka
Easy costumes like this Willy Wonka dress up idea are all about the accessories. Watch the video below to see how you can cobble together a last minute costume for your child, the night before Book Week using stuff in your own wardrobe.
Raspberry and banana smoothie ice treats
These delish raspberry and banana smoothie ice treats are great for little ones who are teething. The ice cold blocks are very soothing on sore gums, and will put a smile on their little faces every time!
Strawberry and Ricotta Muffins
Fresh, fruity and light, these delicious strawberry and ricotta muffins will be a hit at morning tea. Bake up a batch on Sunday night and youve got winning lunch box fillers for days to come.
Banana mini muffins with cream cheese icing
These banana mini-muffins are a great bites-size snack for grown up parties. The icing is a real hit too and stops the muffin from being too sweet. Or you could just make them for the kids...
Create batik paper art
Children love to learn and experiment with new things. Batik craft is fun to do and a great way for children to learn different techniques of drawing.
How To Make A Pom Pom Bunny
Learning how to make pom poms is a childhood rite of passage. And you can turn them into lots of fun things too! These cute bunnies are made out of two pom poms plus some basic craft supplies.
Dairy free chocolate cupcakes
Need a dairy free, nut free, egg free yet delicious chocolate cupcake recipe? Meg from My Wholefood Romance saves the day!
Ricotta and spinach zuc-cannelloni
Not eating grains? No problem. Enjoy your favourite cannelloni by rolling a traditional ricotta and spinach filling in chargrilled zucchini slices. It has all of the cheesy, tomatoey goodness, minus the carbs. Zuc-cannelloni!
Learning the ABC: The letter U
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's U.
Occupation colouring pages: Mechanic
Every kid has a dream to be one thing or another when they grow up. Doctors, vets, police officers or hairdressers, there is a longing to be something. Print off all of these and more with our occupation colouring page series. Print the mechanic for the car lover in your home.
Fish cakes
Your kids will love these tasty fish cakes that have plenty of white fish combined with mashed potato or sweet potato and kid-friendly vegetables such as corn, peas and carrots.
Helping Your 5-6 Year Old Child Learn To Read
With a reader coming home in the school bag each day, many parents feel ill-equipped to help their child on the exciting journey to independent reading, but there are many way you can help and encourage your child to become a reader.
Light bulb alien head
Find out how to create an alien head by using a light bulb and a few other supplies. You can make several of these alien heads and they can invade your house or decorate a party. Place them so they are peeking out from behind fixtures and furniture to surprise any visitors.
Make a toilet roll octopus
Toilet rolls and egg cartons are the must-have recycled craft essentials. Start putting them aside now and you'll have a whole afternoon of recycled craft activities for a rainy day, beginning with this easy toilet roll octopus.
No bake coconut and date balls
No bake coconut balls contain just two ingredients and they are super healthy. Pop them into lunch boxes, snack on them after exercise and use them to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Easter eggs
Online games are a great way to pass the time. This Easter the kids can have some egg-cellent fun clearing away the eggs in this game and advancing level by level.
Hopalong easter egg trail
This easter egg hunt activity will have the kids squealing in delight. You need to tie pairs of kids ankles together and send them off in pairs to find their eggs.
Jump the broom
This is a fun party game that children of all ages will enjoy as they excitedly jump over the broom as quickly as they can.