20 Indoor Activities To Keep The Kids Busy
When it's cold, windy and wet and playing outside isn't an option, how do you keep the kids interested and amused indoors? Try these 20 ideas.
Best Board Games for Kids
Board games are not only lots of fun to play, they also provide lots of learning opportunities for kids. Even better, play them with your kids and they will benefit from quality time too.
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.
Bucket List for Kiwi Kids
What do you think every child should have the opportunity to experience, see or do before their childhood is over - a 'bucket list' for Kiwi kids?
Cracking Egg Jokes
We don't know which came first - the chicken or the egg - but we do know that these cracking good chicken and egg jokes are definitely winners.
Rainy Day Activities
Don't feel trapped by the rainy days - just follow our 10 easy tips for keeping the kids entertained and you'll beat the rainy-day blues!
Make a Ballet Ribbon Wand
These ribbon wands will delight little dancers, especially those that are all tutu-ed up for a ballet themed birthday party.
30 Fun Things To Do With Kids
Browse through our collection of 30 fun things to do with your kids, for when you're lacking inspiration on how to keep the little ones entertained.
How Babies Explore The World Through Play
As your child grows they start to explore the world through play and in doing so re constantly learning and developing important skills
Easter egg trail game
Easter is filled with fluffy bunnies and gooey eggs. We've got some fabulous Easter activities to keep your kids entertained and get them into the Easter mood. It is all totally eggs-cellent fun.
Playdough memory game
Kids love playdough, not only can they model anything they want out of it, but it can also be useful for learning about shapes and colours. This playdough memory game is great for children who love a challenge.
Five Easy Ways With A Cape For Book Week Costumes
It's Book Week! Don't panic - no need to rush off to the shops. All you need is a cape. Here are five simple dress up ideas for Book Week that you can cobble together the night before (providing you have a cape).
5 Top String Games: Fun String Figures for Kids
Remember string games like cat’s whiskers? Jacob’s Ladder? Witch’s broom? If it’s ringing a vague bell but you can’t remember how it’s done, Kidspot has devised a string figure refresher course on your behalf.
Gluten-free play dough
Kids love putting things in their mouth. This gluten free recipe for play dough is a great way to ensure your kids are playing safely
How To Turn Old Crayons Into Candles
Have fun with your kids turning something old into something new! Try this simple activity that transforms tired old crayons into fancy new candles.
Make your own dino feet
Children will love to play with these dino feet. They are fun and easy to make.
Autumn Crafts: Leafy Activities From The Great Outdoors
Embrace nature with autumn crafts. Learn to make autumn leaf mobiles, wreaths and more. Video tutorials included.
Make A Cardboard Castle
It's not just dollhouses that can be made from cardboard. You can also make a cool fort or castle out of a cardboard box and some toilet rolls. This easy recycled craft activity will provide hours of imaginative play for your child.
Backyard camping
Children will love to camp outside in the backyard. A fun way to play and engage with the natural world, backyard camping can lead to all sorts of imaginative games.
Walking Water Science Experiment
This easy colourful science experiment can be done with simple items you have in your kitchen right now!
Dog Training: 5 Tricks Kids Can Teach Their Dog
Want to learn some dog tricks? Check out our dog trick video and training tips that turn training into a fun family activity.
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.
Make your own tiara
Children will love decorating their own tiaras and playing with them in their imaginative games.
Make a hula skirt
Summer, winter, autumn or spring, get into the Hawaiian spirit by strapping on an easy homemade hula skirts. Play dress-ups with your kids and indulge in a luau or kids Hawaiian beach party today with these sweet Hawaiian costumes.
No-cook play dough recipe
Making play dough without cooking is an easy and fun way to entertain the kids. Children will love to squish, squash and get creative with this childhood favourite while you'll enjoy the no-cook factor!
Easter egg basket
Collecting the Easter eggs has to be the most egg-citing part of Easter morning. Seeing what that big old bunny left is great fun - but what to collect them in? Print this FREE Easter egg basket template and make your own!
School holiday fun: 5 at-home activity ideas to keep kids busy
Looking for at-home school holiday activities for the holidays? Try these five fun school holiday activities for kids at home.
Five Cute April Fools’ Gags To Try With Kids
I’ve come up with five gentle April Fool's gags to get your family giggling. There are no pinches or punches or punky bits. Really, it should be about cute and clever surprises, shouldn’t it?