Make your own glitter paint
Sparkly paint is so much more fun and pretty than ordinary paint! Make your own with this homemade glitter paint recipe.
Fireworks in a jar science experiment
This simple fun science experiment can be done with items from your pantry!
Traffic sign colouring pages for kids: Children’s 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 make a cloud in a jar
Kitchen science is a great way to get kids thinking about how things work. Try this easy science experiment for kids and make your own cloud in a jar.
Draw your own made-up animal
Robbie has fun drawing his very own made-up animal! With three chicken feet, the head of a pig and the ears of a donkey, it sure is a one-of-a-kind! Now you can have a turn at drawing your own made-up animal
Easy costume: Will Treaty, The Ranger’s Apprentice
Easy costumes like this Will Treaty costume from The Ranger's Apprentice series, are all about the accessories. Watch the video below to see how you can cobble together a last minute costume the night before Book Week from stuff in your own wardrobe.
6 Barbie-licious games for little girls to play
Barbies are a big thing for girls of a certain age. As are Monster High dolls, Bratz and the rest of the doll gang. And once your child has wrangled her Barbie out of the box (an entire afternoon could be dedicated to cutting her loose from all that plastic packaging!) there are limitless imaginary games that can be played – and hours, days and weeks of fun ahead. Here are six of our favourite imaginary games your daughter can play with Barbie – once she has selected the perfect outfit, of course!
Easy friendship bracelet
Making friendship bracelets is a lovely old fashioned 'sewing circle' activity. Just sit quietly with your little girl and teach her how to make this friendship bracelet out of string for her friends. Guess what? That's quality time you've just spent with your daughter!
Homemade paper flower bouquet
The wonderful thing about this activity is that each flower will be unique if you allow room for experimentation – and of course mum will love them (they last forever!).
Jumping coin experiment
Science experiments are fun to do and a great way for children to learn. Children will enjoy watching a coin jump in this science experiment and will want to do it over and over again.
Father’s Day: Following in Daddy’s shoes artwork
This lovely artwork is a great idea for Father's Day and a sweet family keepsake for your family art gallery. Little kids will love the messy activity of painting the soles of their shoes. Don't get too stressed about the mess.
How to make paper flowers
This clever fold and cut method makes paper flowers so easy. Once you get the hang of it, you will want to make a whole bouquet.
Mother’s day wheel of affection
This gorgeous card allows your kids to creatively express the many different ways their mother is special to her family.
Birds of a feather game
Take a deep breath and get ready to blow with all your might as you play Birds of a feather, a riotously fun kids party game that will delight players young and old.
Odd one out
This is a great game to play with your little one to help them differentiate between certain objects. They may need a little help at first but it wont be long until they are showing you by themselves. This activity can be played with any objects as long as they are the same.
Straw collage
Straws are so versatile. Drinking, building, cutting and pasting. Create this amazing straw masterpiece just for art's sake. Build a tower or border another masterpiece with colourful straws.
Make your own super-hero cape
A cape is a fun dress up that can be played in many fun games. This is a simple and affordable way to make a cape.
Picture taking
There is a budding photographer in all of us and it matters not the age of our children, the perfect time to begin taking pictures is now! Set them up, get them candidly or just have free photos in the park, every moment is forgettable until it is caught on camera.
Flags of the world: Germany
Flags of the world are often taught to our children in middle primary school. They learn briefly about the history of the country and what the flag and its colours represent. Learn a little bit about Germany and its flag with this colouring printable flag for kids.
Paper beads
Paper beads are a great project for kids and use supplies you probably already have, plus making them uses up any paper recycling. In fact, the more colourful the paper - magazines are best - the more colourful the result! Make bracelets, necklaces and garlands once the beads dry.
How to make a bath puppet
Turn an old towel into an upcycled bath puppet with this easy sewing craft. Your little bathtime friend will make bathtime that much easier.
How to write poetry: Alphabet poems
This is a great activity for all kids but particularly great as a next step from learning the alphabet. Move along from the repetition of letter learning to having some fun with each letter and create an interesting story as you go.
Occupation colouring pages: Chef
Every kid has a dream to be one thing or another when they grow up. Doctors, vets, police officers or hairdressers, there is a longing to be something. Print off all of these and more with our occupation colouring pages series. See how much they love food with this chef colouring page.
Sensory play: Coloured sand and flowers
Help your kids explore their world with sensory play. Getting your hands a little dirty never seemed like so much fun. Mix it up a little with this creative and imaginative activity for kids. The coloured sand offers a gritty feeling while the flowers add a soft element to the activity.
DIY doctor mask and play set
If your child is into pretend play at the moment, why not introduce them to the doctor play set? You can put together a fun set that costs next to nothing. Why not add their own surgical gauze mask to "play doctor" with? This kit also makes the perfect prop for a doctor dress up.
Origami windmill
With digital games making our kids more and more attuned to 'quick fix' entertainment, origami can be a rewarding way to help them improve their focus and attention to detail. This step by step video shows you how to make an origami windmill.
Blowing bubbles mix
Kids love running around and playing outdoors. They will have lots of fun playing with their bubbles and watching the bubbles fly away.
Christmas songs guessing game
Guessing games are super fun and Christmas gives us another chance to play with our favourite festive tunes. So grab your CD player and your friends and see who can guess the name of the songs in this fun version of charades.
Go on a nature walk
Nature activities are a great way to help your child experience the natural world. Here;s how to explore beyond your backyard with your child.
Jokes for kids: Elephants
Ever have trouble remembering jokes? Pity you have not got the memory of an elephant, they do not mind poking fun at themselves. Here is 10 great jokes I am sure they have got in their memory bank!