Shapes for kids: Octagons

As the name suggests, the octagon has eight sides. For the shape to qualify as an octagon, it must have eight straight sides and eight angles but all lines must close. Have a look at our octagon printable and print it off for the kids to colour in.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.