Top 10 Playdough Activities & Games
There is a reason playdough is one of the most enduring and loved toys for kids. We have chosen our top 10 fun playdough learning activities and games.
How to Create an At-home Craft Corner
Create an at-home craft corner that not only encourages your child's creativity, but is also easily accessible and keeps everything in one place.
IKEA Shares 6 Instructions for Furniture Forts
IKEA have shared instructions on how to create 6 home-styled furniture forts!
Does Your Child Know Where They Live?
Teaching kids their contact information is important for safety reasons and can be started from around age three or four. It's also great for helping kids understand their place in their community and in the world.
Understanding and commemorating Anzac Day
The Anzac spirit has taught us many things; endurance, courage, ingenuity, good humour and mateship. And in these unprecedented times, it’s important we unite together using all of these qualities. See the activities to get involved.
Colour An Iconic Image Of A WW1 Soldier
ANZAC Day is when we remember the bravery and selflessness of those who served and died in service to New Zealand. This ANZAC Day, download and print this colouring page for your children to colour and remember.
Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway Printable Activities
Hop into these activities inspired by the film Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway. Find mazes and spot the difference games that keep kids busy and challenge their minds.
Spider-Man: Far From Home Printable Activities
Join forces with Peter Parker and create a few hours of easy fun with these printable activities inspired by Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Printable Activities
Inspired by the hit movie Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, these printable activities are great for engaging kids of all ages – especially the ones who want to live in their Spider-Man suit 24/7.
Jumanji: The Next Level Printable Activities
Print these fun activities inspired by Jumanji: The Next Level.
Teaching Our Son to Swim with SplashSave
SplashSave is a learn to swim pack designed to support you in teaching your children early years water safety education in a fun and engaging way
Learn to Draw Scribble Witch
Little artists will love this quick and easy activity that teaches them how to draw their own Scribble Witch – based on the series by Inky Willis.
My Monster & Me Activity Sheet
Kids who love My Monster and Me by Nadiya Hussain and Ella Bailey will enjoy this cute activity that helps boost the mood of their worry monster.
How to Make Glitter Slime
Have fun in the kitchen with slime! Kids can learn how to make slime with this cool kitchen-based science experiment that uses only a few ingredients.
How To Build An Epic Blanket Fort
Make the most of your time indoors by creating an epic blanket fort, perfect for a cosy movie night.
Road trip game: Car cricket
One of our favourite road trip games is car cricket. The rules tend to vary from family to family so feel free to adapt it to suit your kids' ages and attention spans.
Creative Ways To Encourage Your Child’s Artistic Talents
Art can be an important factor in a child’s development, as it allows them to express themselves better.
Goodnight Kiwi Returns
For almost 20 years an animated Kiwi and Cat signalled the end of the evening's television transmission on TVNZ. Now, the beloved characters are back to be introduced to another generation.
A Guide To Buying Your Child’s First Bicycle
Buying a child’s first bike is a milestone in their development. Get them pedalling on with this quick guide to what to look for in their first bicycle.
‘A Lion in the Meadow’ ears and tail
Do you think there is a lion in the meadow? Award-winning author Margaret Mahy tells a delightful story of truth and imagination. A classic tale for every child, illustrated charmingly by Jenny Williams. The kids can colour in these lion tails and ears and then dress up in them.
Gentle Activities for Sick Children
When the kids are sick and really need to rest, boredom can set in quickly! Between the necessary naps, these activities will keep the kids occupied without them leaving their sickbed, and all the while keeping the noise level down and energy levels restrained.
The Treasure Hunt That Rocks
People around the country and the world are decorating, hiding and seeking out painted rocks.
20 Indoor Activities To Keep The Kids Busy
When it's cold, windy and wet and playing outside isn't an option, how do you keep the kids interested and amused indoors? Try these 20 ideas.
Best Board Games for Kids
Board games are not only lots of fun to play, they also provide lots of learning opportunities for kids. Even better, play them with your kids and they will benefit from quality time too.
Make Your Own Wheat Bag
Whether you're trying to keep warm or soothing sore muscles, this simple wheat bag will prove invaluable. We've even got a tip to increase the soothing sensation.
15 Active Games to Get Kids Away From Their Screens
Introduce your kids to the thrill of these active outdoor games and they'll never want to play Minecraft or Fortnite again (or at least not for a whole afternoon).
Make Your Own Animal Face Masks
Homemade face masks are an easy activity for kids to do. Try these animal face mask templates and follow the steps to create fun masks for dress ups.
Great Warm Weather Activities for Kids of All Abilities
Here are some fun things kids of all abilities can do during warm weather (and they may even learn something new at the same time!).
Creative School Holiday Activities
Entertaining the kids during the school holidays can get the creative juices flowing - and it doesn't have to cost the earth! Try some of our ideas for creative school holiday activities.
Cracking Egg Jokes
We don't know which came first - the chicken or the egg - but we do know that these cracking good chicken and egg jokes are definitely winners.