Handwriting: The letter v
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
The Christmas Eve Box Tradition
Make a family tradition with a Christmas Eve Box full of goodies that the family can get stuck into on Christmas Eve.Set the festive scene in fun, togetherness, excitement for the kids and create those precious times for memories to forever enjoy.
Handprint spider
Halloween is all about spooky and scary - right? There is not a lot more scary than spiders as a gift! Help kids print these spiders on card fronts to hand out to family and friends over the Halloween season.
Seven simple family dinners when there is no time to cook
What could be helpful than a week’s worth of meals that you can bung on the family table while barely pausing for breath from your never-ending to-do list.
Australian swagman costume
"Once a jolly swagman camped by a billabong ..." You can create a jolly swagman outfit with things you've got at home. Just add cork hat, a billy and a homemade swag and your little swagman is ready to camp out.
Beef and glass noodle stir fry
This stir fry is a quick and tasty meal you can get on the table in under half an hour. The glass noodles are softened in boiling water for five minutes before being added to the beef and vegetables in the wok - a great alternative to boiled rice.
Chinese ball
Chinese ball is a fast and furious game that helps children develop ball skills and hone their concentration skills. Play it on the playground, in the park in in the backyard, Chinese ball is fun no matter what the setting.
Tomato and bacon soup
Roasting the tomatoes first in this easy soup recipe really adds to the flavour. Adding bacon to the soup adds a lovely smokey hint too. Serve with plenty of crusty bread and some vintage cheddar. Yummo!
Magic reindeer food
Guide Rudolph and his team this Christmas Eve with some magical reindeer food. Sprinkle the mix of oats and edible glitter in the yard - the glimmer in the moonlight will light the way for Santa and his sleigh and the reindeer will have something to eat after all their hard work!
Herby filo triangles
Served warm or cold, these herby filo triangles are tasty vegetarian treats that are great for all occasions, from parties and picnics to delicious lunch box fillers.
Birthday colouring pages
Every child loves it when it's their birthday. Celebrate by printing off a birthday page or even a few to make a birthday colouring book for your child. But we reckon they'll love colouring in balloons and birthday cakes all year round!
Kale chips
If you really love potato chips but they are off limits because you are watching your weight then these kale chips may be the answer. They arent exactly the same but they will satisfy that craving for a salty snack.
Make a beaded starfish
Have a 'crafternoon' with an ocean theme. This cute beaded starfish is an easy ocean craft activity for kids. You can make a whole lot of other sea creatures to go with it and create your own Octopus's garden.
Walking on eggs science experiment
You know the phrase "walking on eggshells"? Well this fun science experiment for kids totally debunks the idea that eggs are fragile. Did you know you can stand on eggs and they won't break? But read the instructions carefully or you will end up with an egg mess!
Cow and calf
Kids generally LOVE baby animals but do they know their names? Learning baby animal names is something that can be remembered with fun. Try these colouring pages that have the adult and baby on the one page with the names in the title. Give the cow and calf a go!
Touch Rugby
Touch is a fun, low-cost, low time involvement sport that caters for all levels of ability. It is a non-contact sport so the risk of serious injury is minimal.
Corn fritters
Corn fritt [...]
Tabouli salad
No need to buy tabouleh from the supermarket, it's really easy to make your own. And it tastes even better the next day!
Slow Cooker French Beef Bourguignon
This classic French beef bourguignon is a wonderful winter warmer. It's worth taking the extra time to prepare and brown the ingredients before adding them to the slow cooker, but once it's bubbling away, you can forget about it and look forward to dinner time.
Hobby horse
This cardboard hobby horse is the perfect companion for your favourite little person. In under half an hour you can have a new friend AND a new mode of transport. Everyone's a winner!
Jokes for kids: Australian
Australian-themed jokes may not always have the kids rolling with laughter, but as long as the punchline is delivered with enough comedic timing, these jokes might at least get a giggle. Fingers crossed!
Origami piano
Learning to fold and manipulate a flat sheet of paper into a three dimensional shape is a fantastic way to develop your child's fine motor skills, cognitive thinking and self-esteem. Try this origami piano for starters.
Handwriting milestones 5-6 years
Your 5 to 6 year will be starting to develop their cursive and print handwriting skills.
Easy chocolate brownies
Chocolate brownies are the ultimate indulgence - and with nothing to distract from the rich chocolatey goodness of this brownie, this is one chocolate brownie recipe you'll want to indulge in.
Chinese New Year firecracker garland
Chinese New Year happens every year in January - and is a great excuse to get the kids into fun red and gold craft activities. Try making these fun firecracker garlands that are super-simple to make.
Easter table decoration
Setting the Easter table just become a whole lot more colourful. Kids will love decroating this Easter table decoration and adding their own touches to the Easter table this year.
Roast pork loin with Tropical Gold Pineapple & Pecan stuffing
Pork and pineapple are one of life's great combinations. This sweet and juicy Tropical Gold stuffing will not only add an exotic flavour to your roast, but it will keep it lovely and moist too.
Mathematics milestones for 9 to 10 year olds.
Children of 9 to 10 years are continuing to develop their knowledge or numbers and learning new skills.
Jelly biscuits
So much fun the kids will love helping to make these you can use different coloured jelly crystals and smarties they make a great birthday party food or for a school fair
Save time and money by batch cooking
Do yourself a favour and rid your life of one of the biggest daily stresses by organising the nightly meal in advance and batch cooking - it’s your secret weapon!