String game: Cat’s whiskers
Old-fashioned string games like Cat's whiskers are a fun way to develop your child's fine motor skills. This string activity sounds complicated, but if you watch our video tutorial below you'll see how simple it is.
Lolly gobble bliss bombs – Sweet Popcorn
Eating these toffees studded with popcorn and nuts will certainly keep you busy! Great for parties or as a gift, make a batch of these sweet treats and see how popular you become suddenly ...
Lemon drops
These lemon drops are an old-fashioned recipe for zingy boiled sweets which are much easier to make than you might think. Fresh lemon and honey make them a great soother for sore throats too!
Chicken casserole
A good chicken casserole is one of the best, most satisfying things you'll ever cook and eat. And it's probably going to be one of the simplest, too.
Origami fish
Origami is not only a great way to get your kids away from the Playstation, X-Box and computer, but it will also improve their mathematical thinking and cognitive development. It looks tricky but really it's a just a logical series of folds. This origami fish is pretty easy.
Chinese New Year colouring pages: Jumping horse
In Chinese astrology, 2014 is the Year of the Horse! Celebrate with this Chinese New Year colouring page. Get into the spirit of the festivities by colouring in this jumping horse.
Here we go round the mulberry bush
The repetition of the children's song lyrics, along with simple counting and discovery, make learning kid songs a fun favourite for babies through to school age kids.
One-pan taco macaroni
This is dinner, made in one-pan, that is a combination of those two family favourites, tacos and mac and cheese. We have even managed to hide some vegetables in there too!
Family-friendly rack of lamb
Serving up a roasted rack of lamb for dinner seems like a difficult process but it doesn't have to be! This recipe incorporates rosemary and garlic flavours and the kids will love eating their lamb 'lollipops'.
Make a dress-up doll game
This easy-to-make game will be a favourite with kids who love playing with fabric scraps or dressing up dolls. Made with a couple of pieces of cardboard, it's an inexpensive and compact toy that's also portable.
Baby swimming
Water fun with baby is a great way to keep the feeling of water familiar, and swimming with baby will also promote confidence in water. Try some baby games!
Pipe cleaner bells
Kids love making music. And I bet you’ll find they also love making musical instruments! Break out the pipe cleaners and craft bells and they’ll whip up some tinklers in no time.
Beef and pumpkin casserole
This slow cooked beef and pumpkin casserole is a perfect meal for a chilly day and can be bubbling away in your oven as you go about the daily chores.
Heads up hoops in the water pool game
Combine pool games with balloons in this fun hoop activity. Smaller children will find swimming through the hoops underwater a great challenge.
Spicy beef pizza recipe
For an easy midweek pizza with a twist, these spicy beef flatbreads are perfect. Served with lots of fresh yoghurt and salad, they're incredibly wholesome too - not to mention yum!
Halloween Jack Skellington cupcakes
Remember Jack Skellington, the hero from Tim Burton's movie, Nightmare Before Christmas? Make your Halloween party table extra spooky this year with some Jack Skellington cupcakes.
Thai turkey salad with passionfruit lime dressing
This delicious Thai turkey salad has a very tasty passionfruit and lime dressing drizzled over the top. It packs a punch with all the usual Thai herbs.
Tongue twisters: Red leather, yellow leather
To get the full effect of tongue twisters you should repeat them several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing. Good luck!
Making playthings
We all know babies mimic what we do, so if we're in the kitchen, they like getting into the pantry or the plastic containers cupboard. So why not make some toys from objects in the kitchen to keep your little one occupied while you get the chores done.
Healthy almond honey oat yoghurt muffins
This is a really flexible recipe and you can use different fruits and yoghurts for different flavourings.
2 ingredient ice cream
Have you ever made ice cream with your kids? Well this 2 ingredient ice cream is the ideal recipe to cook with kids. You can get them to fold in their favourite flavours and make it their own.
Maths in the kitchen: Making 2D play dough shapes
Shapes are all around us, from the most basic to the more complex. Read our printable worksheet, have a look about the kitchen and see what you could use to convert those shapes in the kitchen into tasty mathmatical fun!
Playdough colour creation
One of the hardest things about kids and playdough is stopping them from mooshing together all the lovely colours. Some kids just cannot resist it. This game indulges that impulse while teaching them about colour creation.
Gardening for kids
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Katie’s chicken soup
There are times when only chicken noodle soup will do. And when only chicken noodle soup will do, this is the recipe for you. Full of flavour, it's quick and easy to make and you'll be able to slurp up a bowl in no time at all.
Comfort chilli
This comforting chilli is full of beans and beefy flavour, served up with a dash of spice and refreshing coriander. Plate it up with some rice and fresh avocado slices for an all-round great meal.
Make Hey Diddle Diddle Shadow Puppets
Nursery rhymes can be a great starting point for some easy puppets to stimulate your child's creativity. Download this free printable template with the characters from Hey Diddle Diddle to make your own shadow puppets.
Turkey roll: Double dice deals
Learning all about colours doesn't have to be boring, nor do you have to hear the rainbow song over and over again. No! Print this activity for the kids and have them learn all about their colours and improve their counting skills. Turkey roll is a fun, interactive and yummy game!
Jelly pools
These little jelly cups are perfect for your next birthday party. Get the kids to help you decorate them! These are sure to be a hit
Backyard camping
Children will love to camp outside in the backyard. A fun way to play and engage with the natural world, backyard camping can lead to all sorts of imaginative games.