Balloon rocket experiment
Simple science experiments are a fun way to get your child learning about how things work. This rocket balloon science experiment includes an easy how-to video.
Traffic sign colouring pages for kids: Pedestrian crossing sign
Next time you're out for a walk with the kids, teach them about what the different road signs mean and why they're there. This activity will remind children that the signs they see everywhere around them have meaning. Get kids to colour in these free printables.
April Fools’ Day: fake milk spill joke
April Fools' Day is a fun day of pranks and larks. This fake milk spill joke idea for kids will be funny the first time, then maybe not so much. But your kids will love torturing you with it anyway.
Make a Japanese doll bookmark
This easy origami craft will also yield some cute little bookmarks.
Cooking games with kids: Learning about primary colours
Colour creations begin before kids even know they're doing it - from the early years with finger painting fun to the accidental overlapping on colouring-in pages as preschoolers. Try out these basic colour creations to learn all about primary colours.
Make an octopus’s garden
If there's one thing we've all learned from Playschool, it's that egg cartons and toilet rolls are the cornerstone of craft activities. Just add an ice cream container and you've got an Octopus's Garden! Sure it's not to scale, but neither is Henry the Octopus.
Hands and feet garden artwork
Handprint art is a rite of passage for mums and kids. Big kids and little kids will love getting messy with this handprint and footprint garden artwork project. What other things would you add to the garden scene?
Craft your own spinning top
A creative and easy way to entertain any young child is with a spinning top, but you don't need to buy them. Make your own with this clever craft activity for kids and spin all day!
Nose in the matchbox
A game that requires great concentration and precision as the children pass the matchbox with their noses. A game they will want to play again and again until they master it!
Cooking games with kids: Perfect punctuation
Perfect puctuation will happen over time but you can speed things up a little bit with this cool and fun cooking activity with the kids. IT might get a little rowdy, but they'll love it!
Baby music game
Simply put on some music and enjoy your time with baby, dancing, singing or simply humming along - you will be amazed at how much fun she will have, and learn, from such a simple experience.
10 riddles using the English language
English can be a tricky language to learn. Once kids can read confidently, show them these fun riddles and jokes. There are sure to be a few in here that will keep them busy for a while!
Pet colouring pages: Birds
There are many different birds that can be kept as pets, from small budgerigars to larger birds, like cockatoos. Either way, birds bring much joy and fabulous music to the house. Colour this pet bird page and bring some of the beauty into your home.
Ping pong ball race
Perfect for a day out at the beach or a lazy day in the park, the ping pong ball race will keep your family entertained and active as they have fun. This party game and kids' activity is great especially as the kids can play on their own while you watch from a comfy seat nearby.
Pease Porridge
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language
Chinese New Year colouring pages: Horse head
In Chinese astrology, 2014 is the Year of the Horse! Celebrate with this Chinese New Year colouring page. Get into the spirit of the festivities by colouring in this happy horse.
Make an ancient sundial
Take a trip back in time with this ancient sundial project. The kids will be amazed at how people were able to tell the time of day simply by placing a stick in the ground and tracking the movement of shadows
Shrunken apple heads
Halloween means it is time to make some spooky, scary arts and crafts and this project is right on target for some creeptastic fun. Your kids will enjoy making these pencil toppers and can even use them as decoration for their school rooms or desks!
Spelling bee
Buzz buzz - the spelling bee learning game helps children learn about various words, sounds and patterns. Help your child discover how much fun learning can be with this innovative and enjoyable kids activity.
Pool games for baby: It’s raining, it’s pouring
Getting your baby familiar with water is an essential part of learning to swim. This game is great for building confidence when getting water over your childs face. Does not sound tricky, but some kids just dont like it! Try this activity with them to remedy that.
Father’s Day Poem: Dad, I love you
A poem for Dad this Father's Day can remind him of all the fun you share together. Remember the tickles and the running, as well as all the mischief Dad can get up to when Mum is not looking!
Sardines game
Children love to play outside hiding behind trees and running around. Sardines is hide and seek backwards and is a great game for kids to play.
Decoupage craft: Make your own bangles
These cute little decoupage bangles are sure to impress even the toughest little critics in your home. Get crafty and create something amazing. Why not make a few to go with more than one outfit?
Road trip scavenger hunt
This scavenger hunt is a fun way to keep the kids entertained on roadtrips as they look out for items as you travel along.
Sandcastles
Everyone loves to build sandcastles and whether you are at the beach or in the backyard, this kids activity will keep your little ones busy. Gather the family, grab a bucket, some sand and some water and get building an eye-catching sandcastle today.
Sunlight painting
How about using the bleaching power of the sun to create a "painting". Simply arrange pretty-shaped leaves, kids handprint copies, puzzle pieces or small, flattish objects like keys on a dark-coloured piece of paper and leave in the sun!
Egg carton turtle
Egg carton craft is the cheapest craft ever. Just save your egg cartons and you can make so many different recycled crafts. This egg carton turtle comes with an easy free printable template for his body if you're artistically 'challenged.'
Make your own notice board
Get creative and make your own noticeboard for the office area. Craft a design like ours or create something special to jazz up your office space. The kids will love the painting as there is no need to be too fussy. The tape takes away the mess!
April Fools’ Day: make a trick rolling can
April Fools' Day is a great time to show your kids some fun pranks and magic tricks. This trick rolling is also a good learning game - try to figure out why the can keeps rolling back to you.
Make Your Own Slip N Slide
A slip n slide is a great idea for the backyard on those hot summer days. Clear the ground, lay the plastic out and you're good to go for hours of entertainment for the whole family.