Spelling milestones 9-10 years
Children around 9 to 10 years are moving from the phonetic (how words sound) method of spelling into the transitional stage of development.
Valentine’s Day poem: Let’s be friends
Make a special friend feel even more special this Valentine's Day with a cute poem in a homemade card. Fun to make and lovely to receive!
Savoury lunch box snacks and scrolls
Healthy lunch box ideas and recipes including savoury scrolls and muffins are a great alternative to sandwiches. Try one of these healthy recipes.
Banana smoothie
A deliciously healthy way to start the day, this smoothie is full of bananas, honey, yoghurt with just a hint of cinnamon that makes it more-ish. It's breakfast in a glass and a great way to have a meal on the run.
Beef casserole with a hint of sweet
With a little plum jam added into the mix, this classic beef casserole has the merest whisper something a little sweet. Served with mashed potato on a cold winter's night, it is perfection
Sticky pork with rice pilaf
This recipe is so delicious and full of asian flavours. Sticky, sweet, salty tender pork over rice with a surprising crunch here and there. Make the rice in advance so it's not soggy.
Meringue Christmas trees
It may be summer in the Southern Hemisphere at Christmas, but you can bring all the charm and nostalgia of a white Christmas to your table with these delightful meringue Christmas trees.
One Pan Lemon Chicken Fettucini
This one pan lemon chicken fettucini is meat, pasta, vegetable and sauce cooked all in one pan. It has fresh tangy lemon flavours with a hint of basil.
Roast pumpkin, tomato and feta pasta
Tomatoes dont always need to be the star when it comes to pasta sauce. Add some delicious slow-roasted pumpkin and feta, give it all a quick whizz in the blender, and youve got yourself an easy new pasta in your repertoire that the whole family will love.
3D shapes for kids: Hexagonal prism
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at the hexagonal prism.
Peanut butter-banana boat dessert
You're just three ingredients away from this truly decadent microwave dessert idea. And in only 45 seconds you too could be tucking into this hot, choco-peanut banana split sensation. Try it tonight!
Sweet potato and sweet corn mash
Sweet potato is a favourite first food as it’s packed with nutrients like vitamins A and E, calcium and folate. It’s easy to make; easy to consume, making it a brilliant base for other veggie combos. Add sweet corn and it’s one almost guaranteed to be loved by bubs.
Bucket of eyeballs
Collect your lollies or display your goodies in this monster-friendly eyeballs bucket that will impress even the scariest visitor this Halloween. It's easy to make and even the little kids can help out with fun decorating. You can use our FREE printable template for the eyeballs!
Crispy chicken dippers
Skip the tuck shop and fill the kids' lunch boxes with these delicious chicken dippers. Add a tangy sweet chilli dipping sauce and some salad for a really tasty lunch.
Potato pancakes
Potato pancakes are a great comfort food packed with crunch and flavour. These are an easy and inexpensive way to feed the family, and we've even added sweet potato to this recipe, just for fun!
Softball
Softball is a game that is traditionally a summer sport and can be played from around 5 years old
Creamy Moussaka
Try this classic Greek dish when you want a filling oven bake that's full of veggies. The creamy sauce mingles between the layers of veggies and rich meat sauce for a yummy, cheesy sensation.
Italian meatloaf
This Italian meatloaf tastes just like meatballs, but meatloaf leftover slices can be packed for lunches the next day.
Mini baked bean muffins
Mini muffins make a great snack for young children on the go or, as a lightweight snack for teenagers before sport. Theyre also great to pass around as a quick bite with drinks or at family gatherings.
Real meat pies
Next time you make a beef casserole, be sure to double up the quantities so you'll have some leftovers to make these delicious little pies. Everyone will love them and you'll feel great knowing exactly what's in the filling.
Tongue twisters: Wristwatches
To get the full effect of tongue twisters you should repeat them several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing. Good luck!
Easy apple muffins
These easy apple muffins are great for kids to cook with some help from a grown up. They have minimal sugar and your little ones will love giving these a stir.
Marco Polo
Marco? Polo! Marco Polo is a fun game for confident swimmers who enjoy strategy and chasing games. Find your way around this great pool game for kids with these easy step-by-step instructions and great variations!
Pork and corn burgers
Use pork mince flavoured with ginger and sweet chilli to make these Asian-inspired burgers. Sweetcorn gives them an extra bite. Serve in buns with plenty of crisp salad.
Improve handwriting with printable mazes
Improve your child's handwriting skills using printable maze worksheets
Create a Cheerios bracelet
Remember those edible bracelets made from little round pieces of candy strung on a piece of elastic? Here’s a great healthy alternative made with Cheerios that your child will enjoy making, wearing and eating.
Rainbow jellies
This is a simple idea that the kids can help with, vary this recipe by stirring in some colour coordinated fruit into the layers as you go
Basic tomato sauce
This easy but tasty tomato sauce is the perfect base for all sorts of pasta dishes. Definitely one to add to your repertoire!
Musical chairs
Nothing beats playing an exciting game of musical chairs. Play as a family, a kids birthday party game or rainy weather kids activity. Whatever the reason musical chairs will prove a crowd pleaser as kids compete for a seat!
Create an animal mask
Make an animal mask with this fun art and craft project that will spark your child's creativity and encourage their artistic talents. Watch our video tutorial to show you how.