Cloth decals: How to turn trash to treasure
Every now and then we need a change. Jazz up old furniture with these gorgeous decals you can craft all by yourself. And being you're in charge, you choose the fabric and the design to suit yourself!
3D shapes for kids: Square based pyramid
3D shapes for kids are not always easy to teach. They can be difficult to draw and often have funny names. What makes a 3D shape? Let's look at the square based pyramid.
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Pet colouring pages: Chickens
Even though chickens don't rank as the top family pet, they're cetainly gaining popularity. With a great home and a bit of love, chickens give as good as they get in the form of EGGS! Get the kids colouring with this pet chicken colouring page.
Construct a pirate treasure chest
Aye matey! Heres a kids art and craft project worth turning pirate for! Gather your treasure and make your very own pirates treasure chest to store your precious booty.
Construct a cereal box television
There's a new show on the tube and your child is the star. He'll love being the celebrity when he creates cereal box television. Use the television as a frame for your artwork and show it off in style!
Torn paper collage
One way to get the kids away from the telly is encouraging a creative MESS! Plus, what could be more fun for a kid than tearing up paper? This activity might require a vacuum clean up, but it 'll be worth it.
Grow sunflowers
Every child loves to see their hard work pay off. Sunflowers are not only fast growing, but a gorgeous addition to any garden and your child will see results in less than a week. Make sure they water!
Chicken sounds experiment
Learn about how sound boards work with this cool kids; science project. Create fun sounds like a chicken clucking with this chicken sound-making experiment. They'll laugh as they learn, so go ahead and try this science experiment today.
Easy costume: Mr McGee
If you are looking for an easy Book Week fix, this Mr McGee costume can be cobbled together from things in your own wardrobe. It's from Pamela Allen's popular picture book, Mr McGee And The Blackberry Jam and it's as easy as 1-2-3.
How to lace shoes: ladder
Learning to tie shoe laces is an important milestone for kids. But what about lacing shoes? Did you know there are more than 30 ways to lace shoes? Why not teach your kids how to lace shoes using this fancy ladder style.
How to make a Chinese dragon
Whether it’s Chinese New Year or just a rainy weekend, this vibrant paper dragon will brighten your day and maybe even bring some good luck your way. Let your child’s creativity fire as they decorate their dragon, then watch them swirl and dance with the colourful creature. Manoeuvring the dragon on chopsticks, your child can bring it to life in a puppet show. Or help them create percussion music with drums or saucepans and wooden spoons, then watch them mimic the dance of a Chinese dragon to the rhythmic beat.
Balloon ghosts
Get your ghoul on with these fabulous festive balloon ghosts. Add some spooky style to your verandah or table as your kids get crafty with this fun Halloween papier mache craft activity.
Learning the ABC: The letter K
Learning to write starts a lot earlier than most parents think. Those scribbles, shapes and hard pressed pieces of artwork your child produces is the first stepping stone. Turning that artwork into letters can be tricky. These free printables encourage learning with colour. Try with K.
Traffic sign colouring pages for kids: Railway 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.
Shaving cream painting
'Messy' and 'fun' - two words that kids love to hear together! And this activity is just that, but it also results in a very cool, very original patterned piece of art. After the shaving cream painting session is over, why not frame your creation and show it off?
Memory – on a tray
Serve up all sorts of fun with memory on a tray. A great kids activity and party game for children of all ages. Its fun to make the pieces yourself and even easier to play and keep your kids minds active and learning.
Floating egg experiment
Kids will learn about buoyancy and how salt water is denser then fresh water so the egg will weigh less
Grandmother’s footsteps
A fun game as the children have to be as quiet as possible, not to get caught. The game could go on and on as the children sneakily try to reach grandmother!
Witches stew game
Pucker up for this fun and entertaining Halloween game. Play with everyone in the family as each player grabs a straw and takes a deep breath to try and win this fast-paced and hilarious party game.
How To Make A Dreamcatcher
Get your kids to make their own dreamcatcher to hang in the home. This dreamcatcher tutorial is easy to follow, and your little dreamers can help too!
Animal sounds
Kids of all ages will love to play the online game and kids activity animal sounds found on Julia's Rainbow Corner website. Log on and let your kids explore the amazing world of animals, the sounds they make and the world they live in.
Solitaire
This card game requires concentration and skill to be able to match up the cards. It can provide hours of fun and build up childrens game skills
Kids pizza perfection
Pizza is great to make with the family. Not only will your kids be happy to finish their meal kitchen, they will have the opportunity to show you just how creative and artistic they are! It's easy and fun and you can even help them choose healthy ingredients to make their pizzas.
Easy costume: Olivia the pig dress up
Why not dress your little girl as Olivia, the red and white striped piglet, from Ian Falconer's Olivia books? This cheap costume idea requires a little bit of glue and toilet roll craft, plus some stripy things from your little girl's wardrobe.
Don’t break my heart
Celebrate Valentine's Day online and have the kids playing this cute Valentine-themed game. Don't break my heart is a game of speed and concentration as they battle to keep the heart in the air for as long as possible.
Baby exercise: Bouncing ball
Exercising with baby is all about development but it can also be about fun! Watch as your baby gets more and more enjoyment from rolling about the house with you. They will have no idea it is great for them too!
Bears love honey Valentine’s Day poem
This is a super cute little poem that your children will love to learn they can put it in a card for someone special for valentines day.
Sardines
Sardines is a fun party game that brings a twist to the old-fashioned party favourite game of hide and seek. they will enjoy joining the hider in his hiding spot when they find him.
Pet colouring pages: Mice
Mice are not always the most welcome creatures, but they can actually make lovely pets! But if you'd prefer not to welcome mice into your home, give the kids this FREE printable colouring pages to colour instead.