Going on a picnic
Everyone loves going on a picnic. This activity is great as you can enjoy your picnic even if its cold and wet outside.
Make hand-woven placemats
Kids will love setting the table with hand-woven placemats they have made themselves. Heres how to make them.
Sharks and minnows
This is a summertime favourite! Get the kids in the pool and play this fabulous kids birthday party game of sharks and minnows. This pool game is a great kids activity to liven up any party. Just remember to keep a few responsible adults around to keep watch.
The What is in the box? game
Allowing baby to explore and find new and interesting things is a great sensory development tool.
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Word scramble game
Word scramble game is one of the fun word search games for kids to play at your next cool kids party. So grab a pen and paper and get your mind in gear for some engaging party fun today.
How to write poetry: Triplet poems
Rhyming poems are a great way to introduce kids to poetry. Teach them how to write some great kids poems that are fun and silly, all the while learning some valuable lessons in poetry and writing.
Make Baby’s Own Photo Album
Create a photo album of the important people in your baby's life that you can look at together to get to know family even when they're not always around.
Rain cloud in a jar science experiment
This easy science experiment is a fun way to explain how rain clouds work.
Occupation colouring pages: Fireman
Every kid has a dream to be one thing or another when they grow up. Doctors, vets, police officers or hairdressers, there is a longing to be something. Print off all of these and more with our occupation colouring pages series. Start with a fireman.
How to write poetry: Acrostic poems
Acrostic poetry can be a lot of fun for kids and adults alike. Grab your pencils and sit yourself down with your imagination and get ready to write about yourself, your pet or even your favourite season. The only limit is your imagination.
Make your own sparkly fireworks painting
Children will delight in creating sparkling paintings of firecrackers in the night sky with this easy painting activity. Only using paint, paper, pegs, string and glitter (of course!), you create a great effect with a very simple technique.
St Patrick’s Day Fun In The Kitchen
Shamrocks are among the most popular symbols of St. Patrick’s Day so celebrate them on St Patrick’s Day fun at home with play dough shamrocks and a green Shamrock Smoothie.
Christmas colouring in pages
Christmas is a jolly time of year for colouring in and celebrating all things Santa and reindeer. Don't forget to check Kidspot's Christmas section for more fun activities and ideas.
How to lace shoes: zipper
Learning to tie shoelaces is an important developmental milestone for kids, but what about lacing up your shoes? Did you know there;s more than 30 different ways of lacing shoes? This cool zipper shoe lacing method is usually used for lacing up skates.
Animal cards
Inspire their imaginations with a fun game of animal cards. This easy kids activity is a great year-round art and craft project and will let your kids imaginations take flight as they create and invent new and amazing creatures!
Watermelon Jack-o’-Lantern
Cut a jack-o-lantern from a watermelon instead of a pumpkin - it's easier and the fruit is ready to enjoy as a healthy snack!
Occupation colouring pages: Vet
Every kid has a dream to be one thing or another when they grow up. Doctors, vets, police officers or hairdressers, there is a longing to be something. Print off all of these and more in our occupation colouring pages series. Start here, with the vet and print the whole series.
Cooking games with kids: Rainbow fruit salad
In every home you can usually find a large array of fruits. But does everyone know the colours and how they fit into the rainbow? Test the kids out and make the fruit salad with fruits from the rainbow - then enjoy!
Christmas colouring pages
Get the kids in the festive mood with these jolly Christmas colouring pages. Traditional Christmas colouring pages including the humble stocking that is to be filled with gifts, is a wonderful way to get into the silly season spirit.
April Fools’ Day prank: Bacon and eggs breakfast
April starts with a laugh and a giggle thanks to April Fools' Day! What better way to begin a new month than with some fun practical jokes? This one is a clever prank that serves up a surprising breakfast!
Father’s Day: make a handprint scroll artwork
Kids will love getting a bit messy with this lovely homemade gift idea. If you're looking for Father's Day gift ideas, why not make this handprint scroll artwork for Dad?
April Fools’ Day prank: French toasty fries
April starts with a laugh and a giggle thanks to April Fools' Day! What better way to begin a new month than with some fun practical jokes? Get into the kitchen and whip up some trickster food for the kids.
Grand chain
A fun game that will have the children laughing, as they try to balance holding the balloon between their knees and hold hands with their partner. Who will make it to the end of the game?!
Father’s Day Poem: Best Dad
Help Dad to enjoy Father's Day a little more this year with a loving poem from the heart. Along with breakfast in bed, make a card and pop in these gorgeous words just for your Dad.
Make a pop-up paper village
This pop-up paper village comes with free printables. Just add crayons, scissors and glue.
Halloween party decoration: Witchs black cat wall hanging
Halloween is a great time for all sorts of fun crafts! Make them to host a spooky party or just to decorate the house for Halloween. These black cats are sure to scare the pants off any superstitious guests!
Kitchen science: 5 DIY science experiments for kids
Are your kids into science experiments? Or perhaps they just like being a little messy! Check out 5 classic kitchen science experiment videos.
Snake sock puppet
Sock puppets are the ultimate make, do and mend; activity: not only are you making use of odd socks but you are saving money otherwise spent on new toys. This snake puppet works best with colourful argyle patterned socks.