Floating balloons
Balloon games are fun for kids of all ages - and this simple party game, played indoors or ouside, is a great way to get kids in the mood for party fun!
Make an egg carton game
Show your kids how to make their own fun by doing some good old fashioned egg carton craft. You can make your own game with this easy recycled craft activity.
Making a miniature garden
Are you pushed for yard space at your house? How about letting the kids make their own miniature garden. They are perfect for a balcony or a courtyard out the back. Follow these simple steps and the kids will have their own garden to look after in no time!
Collective nouns: A murder of crows
Kids will love learning about these free printables of collective nouns. Not only does it teach them about collective nouns in a fun way but they'll be fascinated by the story of how it came about. This one is a murder of crows.
Pom pom Very Hungry Caterpillar
The Very Hungry Caterpillar, with its strikingly simple illustrations and story, is a great jumping-off point for some fun craft ideas for kids. This pom pom caterpillar munches through his own leaf.
Valentine’s picnic
A picnic is a great idea for Valentines Day. All you need to do is pack some of your favourite foods and maybe try something new to create a special memory with your loved ones this year. We have some traditional Valentine;s food ideas as well as a few new ones too!
The scruncher toy
Make your own baby rattle from recycled materials and teach your child great early learning activities and watch your baby early develop listening skills.
Foodies finger paints
Food fun is all part of discovery and exploration. A lot of the time, kids do get more on the floor and everywhere else than in their mouths and this activity is designed for just that.
Statues
Kids love to dance like crazy but when the music stops they have to freeze into statues! There will be plenty of smiling children playing this classic kids birthday party game.
Animal match game
Baby animal names are tricky sometimes but we have just the game that will help kids remember what they're called. This FREE printable teaches kids the names of the animals and after the matching is done, they can colour each one in.
Doily-trimmed Easter basket
Kids will love making their own little doily-trimmed Easter basket to hold their chocolate eggs this year. These also make a cute table decoration for Easter lunch.
Ice play: Cool jewels
There is something special about dress ups but this activity is the coolest dress up of all. Made of ice, these jewels are wearable and edible! Once these have set, have fun in the sun and watch them melt away.
Old crayons to new crayons
Kids art and crafts can provide hours of fun for parents and children. Turning old crayons into new crayons will be fun and creative for your children. They will love to draw with their new crayons.
Kids advent calendar
Get into the holiday spirit with this advent calendar activity. Make a calendar the kids can use year after year and make memories that will last a lifetime as you count down the days until Santa visits!
Months of the year colouring pages for kids: July
These FREE printable colouring pages outline the words of the month as well as a picture relating to its weather, perfect for little ones getting to know each month for its season. Get them to colour our wet July scene and add their own personal touches.
Speedboat matchsticks experiment
Science experiments are fun to do and great for children to learn. Try this simple science experiment that will teach your children about surface tension.
Make a cereal box guitar
Making your own musical instruments is a fun craft project for kids. You can make a guitar out of a cereal box and a wrapping paper tube: don't forget to add six strings!
Maths in the kitchen: Making 3D play dough shapes
Making 3D shapes may sound difficult but with this salt play dough recipe and a little help from our printable worksheet, it is easy! Learn all about the shapes while hanging out in the kitchen.
Hula hooping
Active play is essential in every childs life so why not introduce them to the hula hoop! Children and adults around the world have played with hula hoops for centuries. Let your kids in on the fun now!
Christmas stocking challenge
Challenge your Christmas party guests to guess what Christmas objects are in the stocking! It is easy to play and fun to let your imaginations run wild as everyone gets a chance to figure out what is in the Christmas stocking. See how many items they can identify.
Beach plaster plaque
This is a wonderful craft project that allows your child to preserve memories in plaster of Paris - and the final cast makes a great gift for grandparents.
Buzz game
Get your kids thinking as they have fun with this great kids game! This fast-paced activity challenges kids to practice their concentration and knowledge of numbers, all while have a lot of fun.
The owl and the pussycat video
While some nursery rhymes are plain nonsense fun, The owl and the pussycat is a timeless children's poem. It was written in the 19th century by Edward Lear and is still a classic. You probably know the first verse by heart but can you remember the second and third?
April Fools’ Day prank: Juice or jelly?
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 trick the kids!
Autumn Crafts: Leafy Activities From The Great Outdoors
Embrace nature with autumn crafts. Learn to make autumn leaf mobiles, wreaths and more. Video tutorials included.
Mother’s Day Poems
Mother's Day is the one day that we really get to show mum that we appreciate all that she does for us. So how are you going to do that this year? We have put together some really cute poems and printables for her. This is sure to make her smile on Mother's Day.
Wild Word West online game
Is your little cowboy or cowgirl working on definitions of words at school? This online game gets kids to match up the word to its correct meaning - all while they gallop around lassoing bad guys and earning prize money. Giddyup!
Build a snail farm
Get the kids outside and into the garden during the holidays and weekends with this fun kids activity. Building a snail farm is easy as you most likely already have everything you need sitting around the house. So get the kids ready for some slimy fun as you establish your farm today.
Footprint ghost cards
Help kids celebrate Halloween amongst their friends by handing out these gorgeous cards for the occasion. They are so simple to make, you won't mind crafting them for family as well!
April Fools’ Day: make joke sauce bottles
April Fools' Day is a fun time to play some harmless pranks and practical jokes with your kids. This fake sauce bottle idea will fool your prankee into thinking they're being squirted with tomato sauce!