This impressive jewelled crown is fabulous for dress-ups and all sorts of imaginative play. Get your child to decorate it however they wish. It works best as a pretty silver crown for a Rapunzel dress up. Add a blonde wig and try it as an original Book Week costume.
Yet another use for the humble cardboard box! Cut it up, decorate it and turn it into a dollhouse. At pack-up time, this flat-pack home simply pulls apart and stores flat - Ikea would be so proud!
Make your own injury-proof lightsabers out of a pool noodle. Your kids will love playing Star Wars with this easy homemade lightsaber idea. Soon, your kids will be using 'the force'!
Try this string art project if you're willing to tackle a complex idea to engage older kids. We've used a heart shape but you can use whatever simple shape you like, including the initial of your child's first name.
What could be cooler than having your very own superhero symbol? Better than Batman's bat signal, you could have your own superhero emblem with this light experiment. This is a fun activity for sleepovers or superhero parties, too.
Traditionally, firecrackers are let off each Chinese New year to warn away the man-eating monster Nian. Now your kids can make their own Chinese firecrackers with this pretry craft activity.
How many times have you told the kids not to play with their food? This is one activity you are going to have to swallow your words on. Grab out the pasta and get creative. You can create a picture, pattern or just a randomly placed pasta fun plate. Paint it up for a special effect.
Love is the air! Celebrate Valentines Day with fun activities for kids that will keep the little lovebugs entertained for hours. This cute tree craft activity is a great one for toddlers and beyond
You can do so many things with what you have lying about at home, or you can grab things from the $2 type shops (or The Warehouse), like Pom poms, pipe cleaners, wool, beads etc.
This cute little winter craft is a great way to upcycle empty toilet rolls and keep little hands busy on a chilly winter's day inside.
Children will have lots of fun being creative making shapes with their own dough. A great way to keep them entertained for hours.
Making animals is a great way to get into some crafty fun. This peg lion also doubles as a noteholder, making it a fun gift for Mother's Day or Father's Day, too.
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.
Paper chains represent many things. Linking of cultures, the joining of hearts, Christmas decorations or just for the fun of it! Make some paper chains and link up some crazy contrasting colours with the kids.
Make your very own magical flying horse out of a pool noodle and some craft supplies. You can even add glitter, if you dare.
Bubbles, bubbles everywhere! Get creative with homemade bubbles by making your own solution. Follow the simple steps below and there will be bubbles galore!
Sunnies are stylish and fun all children love sunglasses, so why not make some custom-designed sunnies to wow their friends and make sun-smart habits fun for everyone.
Babys need to be stimulated you can create your own hanging objects which can be changed regularly to keep it interesting and to keep baby stimulated
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
Isn't it always the case that toddlers love the box more than the present inside? With this activity, they get the best of both worlds. A box and a soft toy equals hours of fun!
Make a whole barnyard of animals with this fabulously fun and easy kids art and craft project. Soft drink can animals are adorable and eco-friendly as they recycle old aluminium cans into works of art for the whole family to enjoy!
This is a great art and craft activity that will have your kids expressing their creativity in no time. The kids will love throwing their parachute toy in the air time and time again.
This apple print caterpillar is a great activity for the kids. All you need is an apple, knife, paint and some googly craft eyes to make this cute apple print caterpillar. Watch our video tutorial to show you how.
Raid your recycling bin for some great recycled craft activities. These toilet roll flowers are a fun craft activity and would also make a nice Mother's Day gift idea or to give to nanna on a visit.
All kids love doing craft. This activity is no exception as they cut pictures out of magazines and place them around the house. It will help kids to understand what goes where in the house and why it goes there.
These delightful love-inspired balls are a fun kids activity and a fabulously easy, no-mess art and craft project for even the youngest kids.
Getting kids involved and making decisions that affect them, even if it’s as simple as their bedroom décor, is an important step in child development. Even better, why not spend quality time with them by getting them to help make their own quilt cover? This one is easy to make
Creating a three dimensional shape from a flat piece of paper is a great way to teach your child about shapes and volume. This pop-up paper town hall comes with a FREE printable that makes it an easy activity for kids: just add crayons, scissors and glue!
Everyone loves to receive flowers, especially on Valentine's Day! But did you know the Victorians gave flowers a language all of their own and used them to send secret messages?
Older children will love the challenge of threading beads and leaves onto string to make this unique, one-of-a-kind autumn leaf mobile. Spend the morning outside collecting leaves and then come inside to make a homemade mobile.
