Colourful milk swirl experiment
Simple science experiments using kitchen and pantry items are fun to do and a great way to help your kids learn. Try this colourful milk swirl experiment. Just watch the video tutorial to show you how.
A car activity box
When travelling with kids its great to be prepared and organised. A car activity box has lots of great activities that will keep kids entertained for hours.
10 easy riddles for kids
Riddles and jokes - kids love them! Get the kids giggling with these great riddles. They'll love to test them out on their friends and family. They're sure to get a fair few laughs - and groans! - at the next family get together.
Finger knitting
Children are often keen to learn how to knit or crochet. Finger knitting is a great way to introduce them to these crafts.
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.
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.
Moving self portrait mobiles
Take a picture of yourself and make it move with this crazy craft activity for kids. Kids will enjoy watching themselves move about from the mobile as well as being able to position themselves in any manner they choose. Why not make the family move too?
Make coloured pasta jewellery
Coloured pasta jewellery is a cute kids craft. Once you've tried this simple method for brightly colouring pasta, you'll never look back! Kids will have lots of fun making these colourful pasta accessories, not to mention developing their fine motor skills and learning about colours at the same time.
Create an impressive melted crayon artwork
Simple crayons can make beautiful art - and not just by drawing with them! Line up some wax crayons, rainbow-style, blast them with a hairdryer and they'll melt into a colourful artwork that you can hang on the wall.
Funny bookmark idea
Make Mum or Dad a funny but practical gift with this funny bookmark idea. It's so easy.
Cute bunny puppet
This cute bunny puppet is made from an old sweater. It requires minimal sewing skills, and if you don't have a sewing machine, it's a small enough project to stitch by hand for older kids. A great handmade present for a newborn, it's also perfect for Easter.
Make cheeky monkeys
These cute little pom pom and pipe cleaner monkeys are a bit fiddly to make, but if you help your kids to make them they can have fun linking them together like the old barrel of monkeys game.
Make your own eggshell candles
You can transform almost any container into a candle vessel. Eggshells are the perfect vessle for a small votive style candle. Make these for any occasion, but why not try them around easter for a great spin on an Easter present.
Make A Garden Composter
Kids are all about helping the environment so why not enjoy working on a project together in the garden! By building this easy and simple garden composter you and your kids will help create good soil which will grown happy and healthy plants.
Build a paper mache piggy bank
Construct and decorate your very own paper mache piggy bank. Here's how.
Whizzing balloons
This is a great party game for children of all ages to enjoy. Children will love watching their balloons rise and will be eager to see who will win.
Craft a pelican windsock
This paper mache pelican windsock is a great addition to any garden and is super easy to make. Make one today.
Origami balloon
Origami is a low-fuss craft activity for kids: no glue, no sticky tape, just squares of coloured paper and you're ready to go. Just watch the video below and learn how to make an origami balloon.
Make a scarecrow
Gardening is a great way to teach the kids all about nature. Unfortunately, not everything is left alone. Birds are a big problem in the garden, especially if you are making a vegetable garden. Scare them all away with a scary scarecrow made by the kids!
Bowling pins
This is a great activity to keep the kids entertained inside on a rainy day or outside in the sunshine. They will have loads of fun decorating the skittles and even more fun trying to knock them down!
Ice block building
Kids of all ages love playing with blocks. And ice blocks? Well, they're a kid's favourite too. Now add them both together and you have a cool activity that is messy and fun!
Playdough leaf print
Play dough can provide hours of entertainment with all the different activities and games you can play. The kids will love this activity as they can create and recreate any imprint they can find.
Make your own drum
Making a drum for your kids will make you one rockin' mum in their eyes. But why help create something that makes noise when you're always telling them to be quiet? Because once your little musos start drumming, they'll be happily occupied for ages.PLUS the drum can be used as a secret special storage compartment when they get bored of it.
Hangman paper game
Kids of all ages love to spend time drawing. There is so much fun in drawing and playing games. Your kids will enjoy this hangman paper game!
Butterfly paper garland
This butterfly garland, made from pegs and patty cases, is a super-simple craft idea to pretty up a little girl's room, or just to make that string-and-peg art display a little funkier.
Autumn leaf garland
Autumn leaves can provide many great Autumn craft activities for kids. Just go outside and collect a bagful then spend the afternoon making leafy art. Try this autumn leaf garland.
The egg in the bottle experiment
Science experiments are fun to do and a great way for children to learn. Try this science experiment and your kids will learn the effects of heat.
Balloon hovercraft
Show your little ones the amazing way balloons can be used to create a unique hovercraft they can build all on their own. Boys and girls love playing with boats and water so why not make it all the more special with this cool kids art and craft project.
No-sew sock snowman
Up-cycle all those odd socks in your laundry basket by making a sock snowman for winter. This is a fun rainy day activity that requires no sewing: Just string and glue.