Make A Shoebox Dollhouse
Kids will love playing with their dolls and figures in a shoebox dollhouse that they've created and decorated themselves! Our how-to video shows you how.
Jelly eating contest
Be sure to have a camera ready to capture the memorable moments this game is sure to make!
Learning the ABC: The letter T
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 T.
Make a peg crocodile
Have a crafternoon making some animals, starting with these cute peg crocodiles. Just add construction paper and googly craft eyes. You could make a whole float of them. Snap! Snap!
Word find: 5 to 6 letter words – easy
This free print word find is for 7-8 year olds who have a basic 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!
The grand old Duke of York
Kids music is a magic way for kids to learn, especially through singing childrens songs. The repetition of lyrics, along with simple counting and make learning kid songs a fun favourite.
Pool noodle pom pom shooter
If you've got some old pool noodles lying around, why not upcycle them and make a fun homemade toy. Set your kids loose with one each and they'll amuse themselves for hours.
Wreath toss
Everyone loves to get outside after a big Christmas dinner so why not keep the kids entertained with a festive game of wreath toss? It's so simple to play even the little ones can have a go! Challenge your family to a game at your party this year and enjoy the fun.
Digging for buried treasure
Kids love playing around in the sand and so a fun party game that can have everyone involved at once is hunting for buried treasure - the perfect game to play in the backyard sandpit or at the park or beach.
Craft a pirate spy glass
Inspire your kids to embark on some imaginative play with this great kids; pirate craft project. They will be standing on the deck of their own pirate ship ordering people to walk the plank in no time.
Learning the ABC: The letter J
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 J.
Ghosty finger puppets
These simple puppets can be as cute or spooky as your kid wants them to be. Why not make a whole ghost family?
Don’t fall in the sea
Enjoy this fun game that will help your childs sense of balance and spatial awareness. Let them walk on the cushions to get across the sea to the dry land before the sharks get them!
Cheat
A great card game that will be enjoyed by everyone playing. A great family night game for the whole family.
Write your own story book
Pin It We all know kids love stories - why not get them involved in writing their own? Even if they’re not at the writing stage, there is a way to help teach them that too with this free font download they can trace. Would make a very appreciated gift to a grandparent on their birthday!
Make your own advent calendar
Make your own advent calendar and craft one of the most rewarding gifts of all - a countdown to Christmas. Christmas activities that reward - craft fun!
Monster in a jar
What a catch! These monsters are not only great fun and full of science education, they will make your kids the envy of the class! Who else can catch a monster in a jar?
Cupid bingo
Get into the spirit of Valentine's Day by playing this super cute game of cupid bingo. Print off the Valentine-themed sheets and let the fun times begin! Just remember to laminate the sheets if you want to play more than once.
Very Hungry Caterpillar fruit stamps
Bring one of the all-time favourite books to life with a little paint and fruit and the kids will be in stamping heaven! A good way to learn colours and numbers too.
Thank you cards: cork stamp apple card
Homemade cards are so much nicer (and cheaper) than an old Hallmark standard. This simple cork stamp thank you card idea is an easy craft activity for kids AND a lovely way to give your thank you notes a personal twist, and our cute how-to video tutorial shows you how to do it.
Elastics Jingles For Kids
Remember playing elastics when you were a kid? With just a long piece of elastic and a couple of pairs of willing ankles, elastics was the ultimate game of fun. Even better were the great jingles you sang as you jumped! Such a great retro party game to keep the kids entertained.
Make a Chinese firecracker garland
Traditionally, firecrackers are let off each Chinese New year to warn away the man-eating monster Nian. Make your own Chinese firecrackers out of toilet rolls and create a traditional Chinese garland this year.
Good night
This is a lovely before bed lullaby which can be sung to your newborn right through to your darling toddler it is soothing and restful.
Baby stretch game
Try to encourage your baby to stretch. This is good for their motor skills.
What creature am I? game
This is a fun kids party game that will have your little ones laughing as they are challenged to solve the riddle of what animal they have been given.
Make a woven heart
Get your kids crafting and make these cute woven hearts for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day or even Father's Day. Not only are they fun to make, they're also a lovely handmade gift for little people to give the special people in their lives.
Riddle for kids: Logic
This riddle is best kept for older kids to figure out, although younger kids may like to draw the pictures. Get them tapping into their logical side and watch as they learn how to problem-solve on their own.
Create yoghurt pot flowers
Create stunning yoghurt pot flowers with this creative art and craft kids activity. Your kids will love making these pretty pots and this project is also a fun kids party activity, so get crafting today!
How to make glue
Kid`s art and crafts can provide hours of fun for parents and children. Making glue is a fun and useful craft for your children. They will love to glue lots of things with their homemade glue.
Jack and Jill
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language.