Tricked out maths
Have fun this April Fools' Day with a maths code puzzle that will result in a funny answer to a joke. Before long, you'll not only have practised your maths, but be laughing together at the answer.
Homemade lacing cards
Homemade lacing cards are not only a great craft activity or colouring in activity for kids, you will also be helping to build kids' hand motion skills. You can add this homemade toy to a toddler busy bag.
Poetry: Autumn friends
Poetry is fun and can be educational too! Kids love pointing out the rhyming words and trying to think of more. Create some rainy day fun with this autumn poem not only by reading it, but by printing it out and making some leafy cards to celebrate the season too.
Bobbing for apples
Kids of all ages will love this classic party game - it may look easy but they will learn quickly its harder than it looks!
Kings and queens
Imaginative play is so much fun. Playing kings and queens is a great way to have your child use their imagination. They can play for hours.
Pet colouring pages: Horses
Every kid dreams of having a pet horse at one stage or another but this is only possible for a few. Instead of getting them a horse, print them one! This FREE printable colouring page is just what they need.
Veggie Tales Jump Ship
Fans of the Veggie Tales characters will have a ball playing this fun kids online game. Join these garden favourites as they jump ship to follow their quest on the open seas.
Costume ideas: Angelina Ballerina
Make your own mouse ears with our FREE printable template to transform your daughter's ballerina costume into an Angelina Ballerina costume. Why not try making this for Book Week, Halloween or a fancy dress costume idea?
Scavenger hunt
Playing in the swimming pool is loads of fun, especially if you include this game. It can be played by all ages, making it a race for the older ones to see who can get the most objects or just a familiarisation to water with the younger ones.
How to crochet: make easy coasters
Crocheting is a great way to improve your child's fine motor skills. You can make these easy coasters by learning a simple chain stitch and then following the steps below.
Prefix and suffix online game for kids
Kids confused about words changing on them depending on the start and the finish? Here is the perfect game to help them learn all about the prefix, the suffix and how they alter the meaning of words.
Clifford the big red dog
Online games can provide loads of entertainment and keep children busy for hours. Have fun with everyone’s favourite red dog Clifford. Children will enjoy the many different games and activities for them to do with Clifford online.
Science experiment: Surface tension
Teaching the kids about surface tension and other cool science-y things is more fun when you can show them. Grab your supplies and get ready for some great science fun in the kitchen.
Easy costume: make an owl dress up
If you are looking for Book Week ideas or Halloween costume ideas, how about this cute but simple owl costume? If you're making it for Book Week, it's from Owl Babies by Martin Waddelll and Patrick Benson. For Halloween, practise your "hoo hoo" for a scary night owl!
Static electricity experiment
Science experiments are fun to do and great for children to learn. Try this easy science experiment that will teach your children the properties of static electricity
Paper flower card
Try making this very simple – but very effective – homemade flower card from painted paper. Adding a couple of leaves and a long stem, this becomes a very impressive card that even very young children can make with your help.
Old fashioned art: Craft a quill pen
If your kids have ever looked at the old fashioned pens and wondered how they worked, here is the perfect activity to give them an idea without the expense of buying a real one. Make your own quill pen that really works.
Tongue twisters: Bear
To get the full effect of tongue twisters you should repeat them several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing. Good luck!
Pig card game
Pig card game is a fun game for kids who enjoy a fast-paced, challenging card game that keeps them on their toes.
Gumboot Garden
Brighten your garden up with this nifty little gumboot garden. Kids will love recycling their old gumboots and watching magic happen in the garden when they plant herbs or even their favourite flowers.
String figure magic trick
Old-fashioned string games like cat's cradle are a fun way to develop your child's fine motor skills. This string figure magic trick looks complicated, but if you watch our video tutorial below you'll see how simple this string game is.
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.
Make your own didgeridoo
Make your own didgeridoo
Paper snake
Make this paper snake and keep him as a pet. Go for a walk, hang him up or simply hand him out for a gift. This art and craft paper snake is a cute addition to any room's decor.
Dog Games: Teach Your Dog to High-Five
Dogs are a great family pet and a well-trained dog who knows its place in the family pack is ideal. Your kids can teach the dog to high five with just 10 minutes training every night.
Meal Mat
This great art and craft activity will have the kids wanting to sit at the table all the time! Help them make their very own unique place mat and you wont be able to get them off the table even after meals have been finished!
Boredom Buster Jar
There's no such thing as "bored" when you've got a Boredom Busters jar. This colourful jar is full of ideas that kids can do (mostly on their own) whenever boredom strikes - also a great little jar for warding off screen time.
Tell jokes
Give kids a giggle with some of your best jokes. They will have a blast re-telling them to all of their friends and other family members. Hours of entertainment to be had if you have some pearlers on hand!
Sheep and lamb
Kids generally LOVE baby animals but do they know their names? Learning baby animal names is something that can be remembered with fun. Try these colouring pages that have the adult and baby on the one page with the names in the title. Give the sheep and lamb a go!
Butterfly paintings
Get your kids playing with paints as they create a gorgeous butterfly painting. This is a great art and craft kids activity that will have your kids expressing their creativity in fabulous colours and shades.