Backyard cricket
Backyard cricket is a traditional game for many families. Get the kids and the whole family involved in a game of backyard cricket and test the kids out. Learn to throw, catch and most of all, be a good sport!
Make a bubble snake maker
Kids love bubbles! Don't be afraid of the mess, this fantabulous bubble snake maker is an easy activity idea for kids, turning trash into treasure.
River ball
This is a great game to be played by young and old and will keep everyone entertained for hours. It encourages team work and is great for hand eye coordination.
Jump rope game
Skipping is a great group activity that is great for children. It is lots of fun and helps children learn coordination and timing of jumping.
Easy outdoor tent
Making your own tent in the garden on a sunny day is the perfect way to occupy bored children. There's something magical about creating your own cubby tent out of sheets and string that beats a store-bought tent every time.
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.
Find the magic rose
Everyone loves a treasure hunt and this fun kids Valentines day activity will have your little ones active and eager! Enjoy the laughs as the children hunt for the hidden rose. Especially because the prize for finding it is chocolate!
Grow A Pizza Garden
Making a pizza garden is a fun activity for the whole family to get involved in and watch as the garden grows. Kids will also love being able to make a pizza with ingredients from their pizza garden!
Bottle drop game
For a wiggly, giggly and fun game at your next kids party you can not go past the Bottle drop game! Simply grab some string, empty bottles and some small items and enjoy the laughter and delight that follows.
Keep your bottle
An all-time favourite, Keep Your Bottle is a great kids; party game and outdoor activity for the warmer months. The kids will love the chance to race and test their water-carrying balance skills, so play a game today.
Chinese ball
Chinese ball is a fast and furious game that helps children develop ball skills and hone their concentration skills. Play it on the playground, in the park in in the backyard, Chinese ball is fun no matter what the setting.
Tunnel ball game
Kids love the outdoors. Playing a game of tunnel ball is fun and keeps them active. Outdoor activities can help children learn to be a good team player.
Concentration clapping game
Kids love playing together. Clapping and singing is so much fun, so this game will keep them happy for hours and great for a car trip as well.
Freezing toes
Your kids will love the chance to cool off this summer and with Freezing Toes, they can have fun as they chill out too! You might want to take off your socks and enjoy the cool-down with them.
Build a safe backyard bonfire
Teach your kids fire safety by building a safe bonfire in the back garden. You can roast marshmallows, cook sausages on sticks, enjoy a night of backyard camping or just tell stories around the bonfire.
Giant Marbles
For a spin on the traditional game of marbles, try this giant marbles game for an outdoor game the whole family will enjoy.
All you need is a tree
Let the kids have some outdoor fun by getting into nature. All you need is a sturdy tree and adult supervision for these fun games.
Speedy fish experiment
Watch the fish swim crazily across the water as your kids learn about surface tension with this fish-friendly kids science experiment. Have fun with your kids as they explore the wonders of science today.
Grow watercress eggheads
Easy-to-do growing experiments using damp cotton wool are the simplest way to start your kids on gardening activities. Try making these cute watercress eggheads - and when the cress is ready, add it to your egg sandwiches!
Beach mini golf
If your family enjoys a day out at the beach or a lazy day in the park, beach mini golf is a fantastic outdoor activity to keep your family active. Just give the kids some spades and buckets and let them build a course worthy of a championship round!
Simple no-glue leaf collage
Start the day with a nature walk and gather a collection of leaves. Then come inside and make this easy leaf collage: no glue, no mess, virtually no clean-ups. A very cute Autumn craft.
Grow a grass head
This kids; gardening project is so simple and it yields exciting results in about a week. Kids will love watching their grasshead sprout hair and keep growing. When it is really long, they can trim it like a hairdresser. Watch the video to show you how
Balloon tennis game
Kids love running around and playing outdoors. They will have lots of fun playing this balloon game and being active.
Discover the strength of a dome
Some of the strongest shapes in nature are curves and domes. Think of the ancient temples, churches and buildings that are still standing after hundreds of years. Explore why a dome is so strong with your kids and help them learn about these cool scientific facts.
Bug Hunting In The Garden
There is no better way for kids to learn about the world around them than by getting out into it. Bug hunting encourages your kids to explore their own backyard in an open-ended way that will lead to adventures and imaginative play.
Bubble-wrap hopscotch
What fun!!! One of our favorite things to do when we get a package is jumping and dancing on the Bubble-Wrap provided! That is half the fun of opening it! So this activity will be a sure fire winner with your kids.
Crocodile race
A fun game the kids will love! It involves running around, concentrating and lots of giggling, will keep the kids entertained as they play this game over and over again!
Rope jump
Jumping rope is a classic game that has been around forever! With this activity you can teach your kids how to jump rope no matter what age they are. They will love showing you any special tricks they have come up with.
Backyard bowling
Your kids will love getting in the backyard for a game of Backyard bowling. This is such an easy game to set up and even easier to play so get the kids outside and active today.
Water-gliding matchsticks
Create your own tiny speedboats with this zippy kids science experiment! This is a quick and easy science project that will have your kids amazed at how simple household items can be used to learn about science. So rev up the matchsticks and get skidding today.