There was a crooked man
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language.
3D shapes for kids: Cylinder
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 cylinder.
Taco lasagne
This easy taco lasagne has delicious layers of Mexican flavoured beef, with tortillas, salsa and beans. It's a simple Mexican oven bake.
Pin the tiara on the pony
Looking for a twsit on Pin the tail on the donkey? Try this fun My Little Pony party game that will make every pony-loving little girl happy on her special day!
Literacy milestones 7-8
Your children need all the encouragement you can give to help them develop into strong readers who love to read! Here's how you can help them.
Rock cakes
Rock cakes are great for the lunch box or with a cup of coffee who can say no. I don't use mixed peed but find glace cherries are a real hit
Wind down
We all know the grind of every day can take its toll on us and the kids. Take yourself away from it all and enjoy the benefits of your surroundings. Getting out of the house can be beneficial to both you and baby.
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2 ingredient coconut roughs
These simple 2 ingredient coconut roughs can be whipped up in just 10 minutes. Make them as a gift or just as a sneaky treat for yourself.
Choc-mint candy cane cupcakes recipe
This delicious choclately cupcakes with minity royal icing are luxurious and refreshing they are perfect for a festive platter very chrismassy
Almond, rosemary and fennel crackers
Skip the store-bought crackers for your next cheese plate and make these wholesome and flavour-filled ones at home - and be assured that theyre completely gluten free.
Vegetarian quiche
Made with reduced-fat puff pastry and filled with lots of yummy vegetables this vegetarian quiche recipe is easy and cheap to make.
Learning the ABC: The letter V
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. Try with V.
Chatterbox joke teller
For a little April Fools' Day fun, get your kids to make this super cool auto joke teller! It's an awesome way to entertain friends and family and to get a few giggles, too! Easy to make and use, this is a clever April Fools' Day idea for kids.
Watermelon salad
With only two ingredients; watermelon and onion this simple salad which goes well with barbecue food or Middle Eastern dishes.
Halloween colouring pages
Get spooky this Halloween and print off some ghoulishly good and fearsomely fun colouring pages.
Chocolate brownie sandwiches
Take chocolate brownies to the next level with these scrumptious gluten-free chocolate brownie sandwiches. With a vanilla and raspberry filling, theyre every bit as decadent as they look.
Quinoa fried rice
If you love fried rice but want it to be as healthy as possible, try replacing the rice with quinoa. Quinoa is a powerhouse of protein, iron, fibre and vitamin B, to mention only a few.
Marinated tofu steaks with sesame greens
This healthy, tasty, veggie dinner is just right for busy mums and hungry families.
DIY planet-friendly and cheap cleaning products
DIY cleaning products are gaining in popularity as we all start to question the chemicals going in, on and around our bodies.
Stuffed roast quail
If you haven't tried quail before, now's the time! Make sure you buy them deboned so there's no fiddling about. Add the tasty garlicky stuffing and you've got a different, but delicious, roast dinner in 25 minutes.
Egg carton jellyfish
There's no need to spend money on expensive craft accessories - just start putting egg cartons and toilet rolls aside for a myriad of rainy day craft activities. You can start with this egg carton jellyfish.
Photo frame chore chart
Chore charts and rewards charts are a good way to get kids' routines organised. Getting help around the house might be a bit easier with this photo frame chore chart idea.
Make a popsicle stick harmonica
Music is a great learning activity for kids. It involves intervals and mathematical principles. Making this popsicle stick harmonica will get your kids thinking about how sound works and why some sounds are higher than others.
Lamb, sweet potato and tomato pie
This is a beautiful make-ahead dinner and a nice change from traditional shepherd's pie-style recipes. Most of the ingredients will probably be in your pantry already.
Zesty salmon spaghetti
Toss spaghetti in a decadent lemon-spiked cream sauce then top it with delicate flakes of freshly pan-fried salmon - a delicious dinner any night of the week.
Chargrilled lamb and vegetables
A delicious Greek-inspired recipe, this chargrilled lamb with capsicum, eggplant and cucumber looks great and tastes even better. You can cook this up for dinner in 20 minutes.
Spiced Pineapple Compote
The marriage of pineapple and star anise is divine. Add the ginger, cinnamon and vanilla and the combination is sensational.
Honeydew sorbet
This delicious honeydew sorbet is full of sweet melon flavour, but with hints of tart lime and fresh basil its a grown up end to any meal. This dessert is super-easy to make with or without an ice cream maker, and you can easily experiment with flavour. Its even light and diet-friendly!