10 easy Book Week costume ideas
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Make And Play A Fishing Game
All you need is a few basic materials to construct this fun magnetic fishing line that is also a game. Kids will love pretending to "fish" when they've finished crafting.
Tongue twisters: Practice
To get the full effect of tongue twisters you should repeat them several times, as quickly as possible, without stumbling or mispronouncing. Good luck!
Face brooch
Bring your creativity to the table with this project. Making brooches is a fun way to show your stuff with art and craft. This activity is fun for all kids and really brings out their individuality. Make funny faces, freaky faces or add a touch of crazy critter. The choice is yours.
Science experiment: Worm watch
What happens when worms are under the ground? Make a mini worm farm and see exactly what happens. Make your predictions and watch as it unfolds before your eyes .Science experiments are all about observing so watch and learn with science.
Yo-yo flowers
Get creative this Valentines Day with these cute yo-yo flowers. They are the perfect Valentines Day gift for kids to make -A lovely surprise for that special someone.
Egg cracking game
This is a fun easter activity with boiled eggs lets see who cracks first.
Make your own jungle in a box
Animals, trees and the great outdoors - all brought indoors for those times when you just can't get the kids out! Children will go on some wild and woolly adventures in the rainforest right from the living room floor.
Trail’s end
This game provides an easy and fun diversion for young children. They will love following the toilet paper around the house going over and under objects looking for the prize at the end of the roll.
Balloon bop
Balloon bop is a fun party game and kids activity that will enthral your children with the wonder of balloons. If you need to keep your kids busy for hours on a rainy day this is a great indoor weather boredom buster.
Science experiment: Flying tissue paper
Kids love science, it is never dull. Create magic with science using static electricity. Kids will love being able to show their friends this great science trick and have them guessing why the reaction happened, and how.
Pom pom spider
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Origami frog
Origami may seem complicated but it's one of the simplest craft activities around: all you need is some squares of coloured paper and a pair of scissors. Follow the instructions below to find out how to make an origami frog, or watch the step by step video.
Basketball maths
Shooting hoops is excellent fun but in this game, its the reward! Shoot only when they answer a maths sum correctly, then add points up to see who wins in this action-packed game for small or large numbers of kids.
Have an outdoor bath
Children love playing in pools, splashing around in the water. Turn your play pool into an outdoor bath and your kids will have heaps of fun using their imagination to create watery games while getting clean.
Jokes for kids: Cats
Cats are the target of many great children's jokes and these cat jokes for kids are no exception. Print these out for the kids and all of their friends can share in the laughter cats bring into the world!
Make a candle experiment
Science experiments are so much fun for kids and so easy to do in your own home. Teach the kids how to make a candle with this cool experiment which explains how the process works. Once its finished, you can then burn your own home made candle!
Cooking games with kids: Clock cake
If telling the time is still a challenge in your house, there's no better time to learn than now. Turn the digital clocks off and get in the kitchen with a great recipe, some cool decorating tips and a lot of fun for the kids!
Foamy toothpaste experiment
Watch the faces of your little scientists as they do this foamy toothpaste experiment. Their eyes will be wide with amazement as the toothpaste-like foam oozes out like elephants toothpaste!
Tornado in a jar experiment
This is an easy science experiment that involves no chemicals and no mess. Even little kids can perform this fun science experiment.
Walking Water Science Experiment
This easy colourful science experiment can be done with simple items you have in your kitchen right now!
Going on a trip – memory game for kids
Test your memory and dream away by adding extra things to the list of items being packed into your suitcase. Let the kids go crazy and giggle at what they feel they need to pack when they head off on holidays.
If you’re happy and you know it
This is an oldie but a goodie. Have fun and sing along with your kids as you stomp, clap and hip hip hoo ray!!
Make a homemade marble run
Are your kids into marbles? Making your own homemade marble run out of recycled bits and bobs is perfect to start them thinking about the basics of physics. Check out how complicated (or easy) you can make your fun new marble run. Watch the video tutorial below for inspiration.
Creative toddlers
Getting messy and being allowed to be free in their own adventures can be a pivotal point in a child's learning and understanding. Allowing children to be artistic can develop their senses beyond your expectations.
A Valentine poem
Here is a great idea if your little one wants to give their teacher something for Valentines day. A lovely poem about how special teachers are and they can decorate the card as well.
Kick the can
A twist on the old hide and seek favourite, kick the can adds a whole new element that kids can enjoy amongst friends at a party or gathering.
Cubby ideas for kids
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Make an egg that bounces
Children love to learn and experiment with new things. Try this bouncing egg science experiment that is fun to do and will teach kids about osmosis. Watch our video tutorial to show you how.
Make a wrapped candle holder
This is craft for gifting - it's speedy quick and yet super effective and cute. Make it in any colour you want and you'll see just how easy and effective it is.