Apple, pumpkin and cheddar soup
This simple soup has a tangy warmth to it that children will love. Great for an early dinner or lunch. Serve with bread rolls and chopped up raw veggies.
Paper plate bunny basket
Having an Easter egg hunt this year? Make some bunny baskets to collect your loot. All you need is three paper plates and some basic craft supplies.
Monster pitas
Bored of sandwiches? Your little monsters will love this fun take on a lunch box treat - pitas packed with goodness they'll be itching to take a bite out of!
Making paper planes
Make a paper plane that can actually fly with these easy instructions. This traditional paper-plane design is a simple paper craft for kids that will then lead to another fun activity for kids: flying a paper aeroplane.
Musical bumps
Dont have enough chairs or space for a lively game of Musical chairs? Try this fun version of the classic party game which only requires some enthusiasm and boppy music
Orange syrup pancakes
Pancakes become something pretty special with the addition of a beautifully zesty orange syrup sauce. Serve with creme fraiche for a lovely dessert.
Date and pecan rolls
Your kids will love this date and pecan 'circle cake'. Using a nut roll tin give you a perfectly cylindrical cake that looks really cool! So it looks cool but also tastes delicious. Omit the nuts to make it lunchbox friendly.
3 Ingredient Apple Danish
Save yourself a trip to the bakery and whip up these simple and delicious 3 ingredient apple Danishes at home. The pastry parcels can be enjoyed warm or cold, as dessert or as an anytime-of-the-day treat.
Make a toy frog
This gorgeous frog has a vintage feel and is so easy to make. Filled with rice or grains, he is solid and squishy and can be used in a variety of games. He may even become your child’s favourite froggy friend. Make several to use as gifts or for preschool fundraisers. Buy new fabric or repurpose some old sheets or clothes. This is a great beginner hand-sewing project for your child once he or she has mastered using a needle and thread, or you can take charge of the sewing yourself and let your child do the stuffing.
Flags of the world: Italy
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a little bit about Italy and its flag with this colouring printable flag for kids.
Stained glass pumpkin
Halloween is bright and sunny so celebrate it in style by adding these fantastic window decorations to the front of house. Kids love seeing their art work displayed so show the whole neighbourhood their brilliance.
Wholemeal banana bread
This wholemeal banana bread recipe is so rich and yummy, the kids won't even notice it's made with wholemeal flour. It's perfect for lunch boxes.
Pool game for baby: Ring a rosie
Learning to go under the water comfortably is a tough challenge for some kids. Quite often they feel scared to take that step. This activity will help to teach the children to happily put their heads under the water, if only breifly, it is still a great step forward.