Calendar conundrum
You don't have to go to great lengths to get minds boggling on April Fools' Day. All you need is a calendar grid, some simple addition and a foolish victim.
Little boy blue
This quick little ditty has rhyme which helps children to remember.
10 easy riddles for kids
Riddles and jokes - kids love them! Get the kids giggling with these great riddles. They'll love to test them out on their friends and family. They're sure to get a fair few laughs - and groans! - at the next family get together.
Playdough memory game
Kids love playdough, not only can they model anything they want out of it, but it can also be useful for learning about shapes and colours. This playdough memory game is great for children who love a challenge.
Make your own beaded ornaments
If you want to add a handmade touch to this year’s festivities, it’s time to get a move on! Add some handmade sparkle to your Christmas tree with these easy beaded ornaments. If you’re not great with a freestyle bend to get them into shape, try using a cookie cutter as a template.
Create a favourites pinboard
A few of my favourite things is an innovative art and craft project to inspire your childrens artistic talents and creativity. Create a keepsake board that records your happy family memories together, or get some great ideas on what makes your child smile!
Build your own worm farm
Children will love building a worm farm and learning how to look after their worms. Here;s how.
Cupcake picture painting
Decorating cupcakes can be a bit of an art or it can be a slap-dash kind of affair, but this cupcake game for the kids will teach all kinds of cool things - and it's yummy of course! Get the kids involved in copying designs and then making their own too!
5 Ways To Keep Your Kids Busy While You Talk On The Phone
Want to keep your kids busy for ten minutes? Try one of these easy craft activities for kids of all ages including stamping, painting and edible necklaces.
Make a paper mache mask
This is a simple and fun paper mache mask for kids to make. They can use it as part of a costume for a party or to play with around the house.
Pool game for baby: Row your boat
Learning to swim is vital in a child's safety so add in some fun along the way. Pool games help children's confidence in the water and aid parents in removing the fear from water.
No-sew sticker garland
Love those little circle garlands but can’t sew? No probs! Hit the stationery stores and pick up some dot stickers in a few colours of your choice and you can make your own without even having to thread a needle.
Ice play
Inspire your child's imagination with ice play, a great science experiment kids activity that may just spark a lifetime of scientific curiosity. Kids love to explore the unknown so dive into this fun science project today.
Crawling obstacles game
Challenge your little one and encourage him to develop new skills with games that will get him moving. This homemade obstacle course is a perfect incentive for baby to crawl and discover the world around him. Just watch him go!
White elephant
Everyone loves getting a gift particularly at Christmas time. This new spin on the old Kris Kringle gives a refreshing way to play. Make sure you get what you want this year with white elephant.
April Fools’ Day: Jack in the jewellery box prank
April Fools' Day is a fun time to play some practical jokes. This Jack in the jewellery box prank is not only a quirky little joke your kids can play but making it will also be good for their fine motor skills.
Copycat game
The first way that a baby starts to learn is by mimic or copying it will stimulate their development.
Magpies
Magpies is a fun party game that kids of all ages will be able to enjoy. A twist on that old party favourite, the scavenger hunt, your party guests will be kept busy for the whole party looking out for small things to collect.
Pinch a pony
Pinch a pony is a wonderful learning game for your toddler to practice picking up small items. By encouraging the pincer and movement of picking up things between their thumb and first finger, toddlers develop their fine motor skills which allow them to write and pick up fine objects.
Little Jack Horner
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language. Teach your kids the lyrics to your favourite nursery rhymes and they'll remember them forever.
Craft a box hand puppet
Create a fun monster hand puppet out of an old box. find out here how to make it
Electric toothbrush art
Toothbrushes used in the traditional way? Boring! Mix it up a little and grab that old electric toothbrush, dip it in paint, turn it on and watch the art happen.
Mythical creatures colouring pages
Many little ones go to their own world. It is a magical place where the only limit is their imagination. Help them bring characters to life with these printable colouring pages.
Learning the ABC: The letter Q
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 Q.
Word find: 5 to 6 letter words – hard
This free print word find is for 7-8 year olds who have a good grasp on spelling. Sure, learning words can sometimes be difficult but pop them in a fun word find and you will have the kids; brains ticking away in no time at all!
Create an indoor picnic
Children will love preparing for an indoor picnic - choosing the perfect spot to spread the blanket as well as the yummy picnic foods is just as much fun as the picnic itself.
Christmas Poem: My Christmas Wish For You
For I wish you hope and joy and peace, days filled with warmth and sun
Easy Easter Hat Idea: Bunny Glasses
Forgot about the Easter hat parade? How about knocking up a quick pair of bunny glasses for the parade this year. Just print out the template, decorate and cut. Easy!
Super bubble solution
There are not many kids about that do not like a good bubble solution. Create this solution and watch the kids create the biggest bubbles they - and possibly you - have ever seen!
Georgie Porgie
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language. Teach your kids the lyrics to your favourite nursery rhymes and they'll remember them forever.