Flap the Kipper
This traditional Irish party game is a fun St Patrick's Day activity for kids. Create your own kipper with our free printable so you can all play Flap the Kipper this St Patrick's Day.
Occupation colouring pages: Astronaut
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 of course our astronaut colouring page from the series.
Bubbles
Do you dread those long car trips: Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Try blowing bubbles in the car on your next road trip. It will keep the kids entertained for hours on end.
Lavender’s blue
This rhyme has repetition which makes learning the song a lot easier for the younger ones it also teaches them a great way to learn when they are older.
Occupation colouring pages: Farmer
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 page series. Farming might be perfect for your greenthumb.
Autumn leaf mobile
Older children will love the challenge of threading beads and leaves onto string to make this unique, one-of-a-kind autumn leaf mobile. Spend the morning outside collecting leaves and then come inside to make a homemade mobile.
Make an indoor cubby house
There's nothing more fun than creating a cosy secret space like an indoor cubby house! Your kids will lose themselves for hours playing natural imaginative games in their cubbies and playhouses that they helped create.
Thief game
Kids love to play the Thief game as it involves suspense, trickery and good old-fashioned excitement!
Bubble art and science
Who doesnt love bubbles? Get creative as you and your kids do the bubble art science project. This is a great art and craft kids activity and will have your kids amazed at the wonder of bubbles. Once they are done they will have a beautiful piece of art to hang on the wall.
Goat and kid
So, a "kid" is a baby goat? You may have trouble convincing your own "kids" and they may even think you're kidding around! Have even more fun priting out this colouring in page for them of a goat and kid in our baby animals series.
April Fools’ Day prank: Holey cup
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 sees your unsuspecting victims getting a surprise shower!
Create a collage
All kids have a favourite something. You can start as young as two helping them out with this craft activity and getting them to do their own later. Think Elmo or Dora for the younger kids and head towards the latest pop sensation for the older kids. Create a collage and scrapbook it!
Make a paper mache world globe
Show your kids the wonder of the world by making this fun paper mache globe. You can teach them about the amazing places in the world as they paint the countries and oceans. What better way to learn than when having fun?
Paper chain advent calendar
Christmas is all about the fun and games leading up to the big day. Make this Christmas even more fun for the kids with a riddle a day until Santa arrives. Have the kids hunting and guessing until the big day!
Winter match game
Escape the cold days with an indoor game that will get the memory going. Each picture will remind the kids of something to do with winter and being chilly outside – they are going to want to play it again and again!
Dry sand play with sticks
For a new twist on sand play, try this activity involving sticks. They can fortress and dig holes or make roads and fences.
Make your own bubble wands
So, when we lose our bubble wands, our super bubble solution becomes useless? I think NOT! Try out these great tricks to make sure every last bubble is blown!
Sensory play: Art activities for kids
Combining the art of sport and the art of painting sounds like great fun. And you know what? It is! This box activity keeps the mess containted without containing their imaginations. Give it a go!
Up or down maths
Maths can be a troubling subject to grasp but by turning it into fun for kids, maths can become easy to learn! Up or down maths gives kids a 50/50 chance of getting the numbers correct. Call out numbers for fast paced action.
Handwriting: The letter h
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
Science experiment: Bug watch
There is something about kids and bugs that just go hand in hand. Find them, watch them and see how they behave under the spotlight.
Baby touch game
Teach your baby early with baby games that relate to early learning, eye development and have fun at the same time. Baby games are exciting to play for both of you as your baby anticipates your moves and learns to react.
The trapdoor pinata
Love the idea of the pinata, but dont have the space, or are worried about kids getting hurt? Try a trapdoor pinata game instead that is just as fun as the traditional version.
Rock a bye baby
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language. Teach your kids the lyrics to your favourite nursery rhymes and they'll remember them forever.
Heart match up
Come on mums and dads, get creative with heart match up, a fun combination birthday party game and kids activity that involves art and craft. You cant beat heart match up for a party winner with your kids.
Nappy Changing Game
This fun little game will keep baby occupied and still while you change their nappy. Make nappy time fun.
Origami waterlily
Origami and papercraft are the easiest craft activities for kids; all you need is a square of paper. It will also help them improve their focus and attention to detail. This step by step video shows you how to make an origami waterlily.
Double double clapping game
Clapping games are a fun way for kids to improve their gross motor and language skills. Double double is a great place to start.
How to make a Nakamura Lock paper plane
This graceful Nakamura Lock paper plane design is a true paper plane classic that you should teach to your children. Making paper planes is a simple paper craft activity for kids that will also lead to some fun outdoor games as they fly their paper planes.