I love you so well Valentine’s day poem
Teach your child this cute little poem for Valentines day to say to their nearest and dearest there wont be a dry eye in the house and its free.
Toy memory game
Recognition is very important to build in babies this game will teach them to recognise their favourite things
Rattle noise
Babies love noise. They love it even more when they're the ones making it!
Burarra people
This is a great learning experience for kids. Visit the website and have the kids intrigued at the thought of visiting Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
There was a crooked man
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language.
3D shapes for kids: Cylinder
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at the cylinder.
Pin the tiara on the pony
Looking for a twsit on Pin the tail on the donkey? Try this fun My Little Pony party game that will make every pony-loving little girl happy on her special day!
Wind down
We all know the grind of every day can take its toll on us and the kids. Take yourself away from it all and enjoy the benefits of your surroundings. Getting out of the house can be beneficial to both you and baby.
Learning the ABC: The letter V
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 V.
Chatterbox joke teller
For a little April Fools' Day fun, get your kids to make this super cool auto joke teller! It's an awesome way to entertain friends and family and to get a few giggles, too! Easy to make and use, this is a clever April Fools' Day idea for kids.
Halloween colouring pages
Get spooky this Halloween and print off some ghoulishly good and fearsomely fun colouring pages.
Egg carton jellyfish
There's no need to spend money on expensive craft accessories - just start putting egg cartons and toilet rolls aside for a myriad of rainy day craft activities. You can start with this egg carton jellyfish.
Photo frame chore chart
Chore charts and rewards charts are a good way to get kids' routines organised. Getting help around the house might be a bit easier with this photo frame chore chart idea.
Make a popsicle stick harmonica
Music is a great learning activity for kids. It involves intervals and mathematical principles. Making this popsicle stick harmonica will get your kids thinking about how sound works and why some sounds are higher than others.
Origami lily table decoration
Keep your kids busy making these gorgeous origami lilies to decorate the table while you're organising the rest of your dinner party.
Sensory play: Beach critters play dough
Theres so much more to do with sand and shells than just collect them. Painting is always fun but what about this? A play dough activity that feels like it too has been collected from the edges of the ocean.
Make a paper mache horse pencil holder
Kids will love making this easy paper mache horse pencil holder that will look great sitting on their desk
Friendships Valentine’s Day poem
A sweet little poem about friendships a beautiful activities to spread the Valentines love and keep your kids entertained for ages. This friendship poem is perfect for anytime.
Christmas Poem: Christmas Bells
A traditional Christmas poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Craft a dress-up paper beard
Crafting any dress up is excellent fun for the kids and this is one they can do mostly by themselves - with only a little supervision. Any length, any design, kids will have a great time crafting and wearing their new beard.
How to grow sweet potatoes
Kids get excited about eating what they grow. Watch the magic in their eyes when they see a sweet potato sprout. And once it's ready, they can dig it out of the garden and eat the fruits - or rather, vegetables - of their labours!
Sock puppet – simple
Puppet shows are the cornerstone of imaginative play for small children. Using puppets allows kids to express all kinds of alter egos. Making your own sock puppets will allow your child to have an input into what kinds of characters they want to create and express.
Underwater paper experiment
Learn about air compression with this simple introductory kids; science experiment. Its easy, fast and the only requirements for this experiment are common household items. Best of all, there;s no mess so get experimenting today!
Photocopied flower card
This simple activity is the modern age flower-pressing and creates unique illustrations for cards that mums will cherish for years and years.
Shapes for kids: Triangles
Let's look at triangles. Every triangle has the same features although they can vary in their angles. To recognise a triangle, you need to look at two basic features. Ask the kids if it has 3 sides and 3 angles. If it does, it is a triangle. Check out these printables for kids.
Craft a silver foil crown
This impressive jewelled crown is fabulous for dress-ups and all sorts of imaginative play. Get your child to decorate it however they wish. It works best as a pretty silver crown for a Rapunzel dress up. Add a blonde wig and try it as an original Book Week costume.
April Fools’ Day: Disappearing cake trick
Looking for an April Fools' Day prank to trick your friends and family with? Well, this disappearing cake is just the thing! Your prankee will think you have made them a delicious chocolate cake - that is, until they cut the cake and ... POP!
Traffic sign colouring pages for kids: Give way sign
Next time you're out for a walk with the kids, teach them about what the different road signs mean and why they're there. This activity will remind children that the signs they see everywhere around them have meaning. Get kids to colour in these free printables.
Pool games for baby: Scarecrow song
Teaching kids in the water is essential to future safety, but it does not have to be full of fear. Teach the kids about the joys of splashing and kicking their legs with this gorgeous song.