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10 Brilliant Kids Books That Became Movie Masterpieces
How many of your favourite childhood picture books and novels have been transformed into movie masterpieces? Read, watch and enjoy.
Creative School Holiday Activities
Entertaining the kids during the school holidays can get the creative juices flowing - and it doesn't have to cost the earth! Try some of our ideas for creative school holiday activities.
Late-overs are the New Sleepovers
Parents tend to be moving away from allowing their children to attend sleepovers. So maybe a 'late-over' is a possibility?
Plan A Trip To Wellington
Check out some of our favourite places for families to stay, eat and play in Wellington - the coolest little capital in the world.
How To Make Easter Bunny Footprints
Make these cute little footprints to show your kids that Easter bunny has been – and use them to help with the Easter egg hunt.
Top Gifts For Indoor Entertainment & Play
Take a look at our fantastic range of gifts that help grow little imaginations and inspire creativity through play.
Duffy and Global Girl Save the World
Duffy Books in Homes presents an entertaining and fun show to inspire children to protect our environment for future generations
Heart angel
This simple angel can be made in any colours and is a simple craft to do with your wee ones
Wrap Up For Winter School Holiday Fun
Cross your fingers as much as you like for some great weather during the winter school holidays but Mother Nature will no doubt have other plans.
Traffic sign colouring pages for kids: School crossing flag
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.
Recycled Craft: Turn Trash Into Homemade Fun
This article will show you five great recycled activity ideas you can make with your kids. Free up space in your recycling bin and have fun!
How to be a ventriloquist
Puppet play is a great way to fire a child's imagination. Ventriloquist's dummies hold particular fascination for children because traditionally the dummy says all the naughty, rude things that the puppeteer cannot. Here's some tips on how to be a ventriloquist.
Burarra people
This is a great learning experience for kids. Visit the website and have the kids intrigued at the thought of visiting Arnhem Land in the Northern Territory.
Make a fishy on a dishy
There's no limit to the places the kids imaginations will go when they create really cool ocean crafts. From plate oceans to puppets, the ocean creatures will have the kids occupied for hours.
10 boredom-busting indoor activities
Looking for kids games and activities? Here's 10 great indoor activities to entertain your kids on rainy days, including kids' crafts, kids' games and more
Ventriloquist’s dummy
A ventriloquist's dummy is the ideal foil for a child. Traditionally, a ventriloquist's dummy says and does all the rude, naughty things that the puppeteer cannot. This can be a great developmental tool for identifying unacceptable behaviour.
Bring on the night: 5 games to play in the dark
We’ve put together a list of night games that are best played when it’s dark outside. They're perfect to entertain kids on a sleepover!
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.
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.