Handwriting: The letter b
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
Fairy costume: dress like a fairy princess
Little girls love to dress like a fairy princess. You can make your little girl a gorgeous homemade fairy princess costume by combining four of our no-sew dress ups: fairy wings, a no-sew tutu, a wand and a princess tiara.
Day is done
This is a fun little rhyme to sing once the sun is starting to set and the chores are done.
Jokes for kids: Ghosts
Kids are sure to see through these ghostly jokes, which will bring loads of giggles to all ages. From ghoulish favourite foods to favourite movies, we have the answers here in these funny jokes for kids!
Changing nappy time activity
Babies can become unsettled when having their nappy changed. Stimulation at nappy-changing time offers a great distraction and can make it a fun time for both you and your baby.
Circle sticker art
If it sticks, kids will stick it somewhere, so why not give them a dedicated space to stick, stick, stick to their heart’s content? It’ll keep them quiet for a while and create some art for the wall as well.
Handwriting: The letter u
Handwriting is a skill that improves over time and with practise. Tracing shapes, sounding out letters and writing the alphabet will help children improve their handwriting, reading and language skills.
Science experiment: Water power
Science is great fun but more so when it is messy! Get the kids outside to the yard and play with some water. This water power experiment is a great explanation to generating energy.
Pet colouring pages: Rabbits
There is no doubt that kids love having pets but sometimes it's not possible. Print off these free colouring pages and give the kids a book of pets to colour and love.
Make a lava lamp
Making a lava lamp is not only fun, it's a sneaky science experiment. Try this simple science experiment, which will teach your children about density. Your kids will love making their own homemade lava lamp.
Cooking games with kids: Domino cookies
If you've ever played dominos you'll know the fun they can be. Not just the stacking and crashing of the pieces but the maths that comes along with the game. There are all sorts of ways you can play but this just might be the yummiest concept yet!
Science experiment: Coin cleaner
So what would clean a coin? Check out these science experiments and other great science tips and tricks for kids. Science is great fun for everyone.
Make a bubble snake maker
Kids love bubbles! Don't be afraid of the mess, this fantabulous bubble snake maker is an easy activity idea for kids, turning trash into treasure.
Static electricity can roll
Try this electrifyingly fun kids; science experiment and watch as your kids enjoy learning about the wonders of science and electricity. The static electricity can roll is a great science experiment for kids of all ages.
Create a Christmas poem
Writing a poem for Christmas makes the holidays all that more special as you and your child will have a keepsake to frame or put away to read again next year. Kids love to get creative and Christmas time is a fabulous holiday to get their a creativity going.
Fool jokes
Try and fool the kids with these great jokes all about fools. The kids will love passing these onto their mates at school or even their teachers and for a moment, just a moment, they might get one up on you!
Easy bubbly colours experiment
This simple kitchen science experiment is a fun learning activity. Combining vinegar and bicarb makes all sorts of oozing bubbling reactions. Add some colours and you've got one cool science experiment! Watch the video tutorial to show you how to create it.
Tongue twisters: Rugged rock
Tongue twisters help develop speech skills in young children as well as older children who need additional help with speech therapy.
Maths worksheets: Rounding numbers
This maths worksheet offers 21 numbers to be rounded to the nearest thousand. It helps kids recognise the difference in rounding numbers up and down. See how quickly your child can round the numbers.
String game: Witch’s broom
Classic string games are a great way for a child to develop their fine motor skills. Try teaching your child this simple witchs broom & string figure. Check out the instructions or watch the video.
Make an ocean headband
All kids love to dress up and now they can have even more fun creating a headband to wear with their dress-ups. This headband is underwater-themed but you could take the idea and use any theme you like!
Making jewellery
Using beads and other bits and pieces that you have collected over the years your child can create beautiful jewellery pieces that they will wear with pride.
Make a monkey drum
Kids love drums and the noise it makes. This easy monkey drum is made from recycled materials and is a fun trash to treasure craft idea that will get your kids making their own music and dancing to their own beat.
Paper mache bowl
Kid will be excited to hold onto something they have managed to create. They can craft this bowl of any size for trinkets in their rooms, as gifts or for a fruit bowl for the house. The possibilities are endless.
Curly birds paper craft
This super simple paper craft will yield you some pretty fancy looking curly birds.
Jack Spratt
Nursery rhymes are a fun way to teach your children about music, rhyme and language.
Paper plate roses
These pretty paper plate roses are simple enough for little kids and they look almost as good as a real rose. A cute Mother's Day craft for kids and mums.
Paper tent collage
Relive a great family camping holiday, or create one that you would love to be a part of. This collage will bring out the imagination of your little ones and have them wishing on the stars they place in their scene.
Create your own message in a bottle
A secret message in a bottle is an exciting thing to discover - so share the fun by showing your kids how they can make their very own secret messages for friends and family.
Make your own boomerang
Kids will love making and decorating their own boomerang