Car wash
Children love being outdoors, running around and finding ways to play with water. Washing the car is a great way to get children involved in an activity while enjoying natural play with water.
Kitchen Science Activity: Use Fizz To Make Easy Scones
Easy baking activities are a fun way to get your kids in the kitchen. This is the simplest scone recipe around. Watch 10 year old Alex make his own scones in the video (with some help from Mum).
Make a noise box
Shake a rhythm to a rhyme or just make some noise, this noise box will drive your parents crazy - not to mention a sibling or two! Craft your way to noise and fun with this great art and craft project for kids.
Tongue twisters: Sun
To get the full effect of tongue twisters you should repeat them several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing. Good luck!
Fast skipping game
Skipping has been around since the start of time. All kids love it and not only is a fun family game to play but, most outdoor kids parties have an element of skipping involved. Grab the rope and get the kids skipping!
Pool game for baby: Floating starfish
Floating is fun, but only when it is mastered. Getting there can be a challenge for some kids. This song will be familiar to them and they will have fun knowing you are watching them master a very important skill.
Pasta paper plate collage
How many times have you told the kids not to play with their food? This is one activity you are going to have to swallow your words on. Grab out the pasta and get creative. You can create a picture, pattern or just a randomly placed pasta fun plate. Paint it up for a special effect.
Science experiment: Which colours are hotter?
Have you ever wondered why you should not wear black in summer? Or why you feel hotter in black than white? This science experiment will help you to determine exactly why black and white truly are oposites.
Valentine’s tree craft
Love is the air! Celebrate Valentines Day with fun activities for kids that will keep the little lovebugs entertained for hours. This cute tree craft activity is a great one for toddlers and beyond
Witch’s hat string game
String tricks and activities are as old as the hills. Passing them on is a great way to engage with your child and develop their fine motor skills. Watch the video to show you how to create a 'witch's hat' out of string.
Sack race
The sack race is a classic party game that has been around forever. Children will love hopping along in their sacks competing against their friends for first prize!
Learning the ABC: The letter M
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 M.
Humpty Dumpty
Teach your kids the lyrics to your favourite nursery rhymes and they'll remember them forever.
Threading fun
You can do so many things with what you have lying about at home, or you can grab things from the $2 type shops (or The Warehouse), like Pom poms, pipe cleaners, wool, beads etc.
Make ice cream in a bag
Now there's no need for an ice cream machine or even a freezer. You can make ice cream in a bag in five minutes and it's ready to eat straight away! A quick and easy ice cream recipe for all ages - and a fun kids’ cooking idea to boot.
Thank you, Mother poem
There is nothing mums love more on Mother's Day than receiving homemade gifts made by the loving hands of her children. This year your kids can choose a heartwarming Mother's Day poems for the bookmark, card, or photoframe they're making specially for Mother's Day.
Make a woolly polar bear
This cute little winter craft is a great way to upcycle empty toilet rolls and keep little hands busy on a chilly winter's day inside.
Treasure hunt
Children will enjoy this game as they try and look for lollies that could be hidden anywhere!
This little piggy
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language.
Make your own modelling clay
Children will have lots of fun being creative making shapes with their own dough. A great way to keep them entertained for hours.
Make a lion noteholder
Making animals is a great way to get into some crafty fun. This peg lion also doubles as a noteholder, making it a fun gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day, too.
Make cute egg carton spiders
Create cool, creepy-crawly egg carton spiders with this fun art and craft kids' activity. Your kids will love making these hairy creatures. Just watch our video tutorial to show you how!
Make a shoebox foosball game
Upcycle an old shoebox and put it to use as a foosball game. Raid the toy box for some other bits and bobs and you'll have your own homemade foosball game ready to go.
April Fools’ Day prank: No joke!
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 will keep your victim on their toes!
Rebus puzzles for kids
A rebus puzzle uses words in picture form. They'll certainly get little creative minds ticking over! Show your kids these rebus puzzles and see how many they can guess before they need to chase you down for the answers.
Times tables for kids: 10 times tables
Most kids think of the 10 times tables fondly and counting their fingers and toes is where they mostly begin. Patterns in numbers are better recognised if there is a visual aid. Print off this chart for the kids to become more familiar with the patterns of the 10 times table.
5 Top String Games: Fun String Figures for Kids
Remember string games like cat’s whiskers? Jacob’s Ladder? Witch’s broom? If it’s ringing a vague bell but you can’t remember how it’s done, Kidspot has devised a string figure refresher course on your behalf.
Bath fun for babies
Water is an essential part of playing in early childhood. Introduce baby gently with this great activity that you can do at home in the bathtub or out at the swimming pool.
Make paper chain decorations
Paper chains represent many things. Linking of cultures, the joining of hearts, Christmas decorations or just for the fun of it! Make some paper chains and link up some crazy contrasting colours with the kids.
Pool noodle Pegasus
Make your very own magical flying horse out of a pool noodle and some craft supplies. You can even add glitter, if you dare.