Balloon relay race
This game is fun for indoor and outdoor parties - just make sure you have a good stash of balloons before you begin just in case any of them unexpectedly pop in the rush of the game!
Early Years Mathematics Activities and Games
This website is choc-a-block full of free maths games and teaching activities for kids. Your child can build maths skills across a range of interactive maths activities such as Tic-Tac-Toe, Number Scrabble, Dot Bingo, the Lily Pad Game, War of the Dice, and many more!
Alphabet memory
Test their memories and recall with the fun and educational learning game alphabet memory. This is a great brain-teasing kids activity for children of all ages who love to test the ability to remember words. Play with the whole family and see who does best!
Learning the ABC: The letter E
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. Here is E.
Hiding toy game
Babies of all ages love surprises - Now you can have fun with your little one with this simple game that will teach her to anticipate what comes next.
Make a hanging basket
Make something pretty to hang out the front of the house or in the garden with this hanging basket project. The kids will enjoy getting their hands dirty and you will love seeing their smiles and pride as they show off their finished baskets!
Pumpkin guessing game
This is a great kids party game to keep everyone laughing during your next Halloween gathering. Its simple and easy to organise and the kids will have a ball trying to guess the weight and size of pumpkins in this game.
Hopscotch
Hopscotch is an old traditional game that still brings loads of fun and laughter in school yards everywhere. With these easy steps you can create your own hopscotch at home, inside or out!
Make a graduated rainbow
Children enjoy drawing and will love creating this graduated rainbow for their bedroom door.
Make a cute bookmark
Remember the little bald guy, Foo, whose big nose, eyes and hands peeked over a brick wall? Well, we thought he'd make a pretty cute bookmark, peeking over the top of the page. And we even gave him a head of hair. He's easy to make and is a great end-of-year pressie for classmates.
Telling a story, word by word
This is a great game to get everyone involved in. Young or old, everyone will bring something different. A great game to be played in the car which will keep all entertained for hours!
Make your own chore magnets
Chore charts and rewards charts are a good way to get kids' routines organised. These DIY chore magnets are an easy way to keep track of the household chores. You can use them straight on the fridge, or make your own magnetic board as below.
Monster toothpaste science experiment
Big messy science experiments are a fun way to get your kids interested in how things work. This 'monster toothpaste' science experiment for kids is a great hands-on learning activity.
Magic ink
Help your kids discover the magic of the amazing science experiment and kids activity that creates magic ink. Watch their eyes widen in wonder as they uncover the secrets behind the amazing possibilities of science!
Spider’s web mobile
All kids love a bit of art and craft. With this super cool activity, kids can make their very own spider web mobile to hang up in their room. Kids will love making, decorating and getting messy whilst having all this fun!
Musical islands
A great game that will keep the children entertained as they have so much fun. Who will be the last to stand on a island and win the game?!
How to make a flying fox paper plane
Making paper planes is a simple paper craft activity for kids that lead to lots of fun outdoors as they fly their paper planes. This flying fox paper plane design is based on the flying properties of a bat: its big ears give it greater lift.
Valentine handprint wall hanging
Valentine's Day is a wonderful opportunity for the kids to express their love by making special gifts with their own hands. This lovely Valentine handprint wall hanging is fun to make and you can be sure it is made with love ...
Cork hat craft
Kids love to dress up - and they like making their very own homemade dress-ups even more. Make this very Australian themed hat with your kids.
Ring around an Easter egg
Ring around an Easter egg, a pocket full of chocolate! Print off these adorable Easter egg rings for some free-standing fun from the Easter Bunny this Easter. Kids will love them!
Make your own egg-shaped Easter bunny
Easter is full of eggs and bunnies, so why not put them together in this cute craft.
3-D standing Christmas star
Create a 3D standing Christmas star with this art and craft kids activity. Kids will love how simple this project is and how beautiful the result. You can hang it on your tree or place it on your table for all to admire!
How to draw a house
This simple drawing tutorial shows tentative drawers how to draw a house. Sometimes just a few simple tips can improve a child's confidence and get them into drawing.
Traffic sign colouring pages for kids: School 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.
How to write poetry: Monster poems
Everyone has a monster. We have all dreamt up a scary something at one point or another. With a monster poem, you get to add some funny things to your monster or even take away the really scary bits, the choice is yours.
Cooking games with kids: Tricky textures
Feeling and getting to know your food is a big part of learning to eat properly. You can't just pop something in to your mouth and not be sure about the feel first. Imagine eating an oyster without first ever touching it! YUK! Get the kids learning all about the feel of their food.
Make a Chinese hat
Dressing up is always a popular games with kids of all ages - and they love it even more when they can make their own homemade dress ups. They will have plenty of fun making this very easy hat project.