Just 3 ingredients for hours of fun! This is a great activity for kids to get stuck in with some gooey ingredients. Making it is just as much fun as playing with it.
Halloween’s just around the corner and if you like to join in, there’s no need to spend hours sewing or a fortune buying costumes. With a little creativity, you can whip up some fun and easy Halloween outfits for both kids and adults.
The next time your child cries 'I'm boooooooooored!' try a different approach and leave them to their own devices (but not the electronic kind!).
Spring has sprung and It's a great time to get your sunflower seeds in the ground and introduce your kids to gardening. They will love watching them grow and you could even have a family competition to see which sunflower grows the tallest!
Or any colour you fancy! With dryer weather on the horizon, it’s time to get the kids outside, and we’ve got the perfect activity: Liquid chalk paint. It’s easy to make for hours of fun (and it’s taste-safe).
With spring just around the corner, it’s a great time to do some gardening with the kids – and a great place to start is with mini cucumbers and tomatoes. They are easy to grow in containers, so they won’t take over the garden.
Book Week is coming! It's great for kids to celebrate their love of reading, characters, and authors. But what about a costume? No need to panic! We've got some simple ideas which will remove the stress.
Who doesn't love a bath bomb! Making bath bombs is a great indoor activity that will keep the kids busy on a rainy afternoon - and they make a lovely gift for friends and family.
The weather may not be the best right now, but it's a great excuse to snuggle up with the family and have a movie night at home.
It's the little things that make the best memories and who doesn't love a cubby! You don't need anything special to make them; just use things from around the house and let their imaginations run wild.
From dinosaurs and jewellery, to aliens and 3-D art, this homemade air-dry clay lets kids (big and small) create just about anything!
This simple and engaging craft allows kids to explore their creativity while learning a bit about growing food.
Creating a calming glitter jar with your children isn't just a fun craft project - it can be a great method for helping kids (and adults!) calm down during moments of stress or when they are feeling overwhelmed.
Here's a great, fun activity to do with the kids. You only need a couple of ingredients and about half an hour!
This activity shows kids that the stuff we use every day isn't magic! If you have items that are old, broken and about to get thrown away, take them apart and see what is happening behind the scenes.
Kids of all ages love playing with slime (including really big kids like mum and dad!). It's a great sensory play experience and encourages fine motor skills. Sensory play also helps kids regulate their emotions and slime can be a great calming activity.
Growing seeds indoors is easy and can help teach kids about germination and plant care – and one of the easiest ways is in an empty egg carton!
This is great fun to do with the kids and you get to enjoy the delicious results! All you need is a jar and some basic ingredients.
A ’Positive Things’ jar is a great way to teach your kids to focus on the good things that happen every day.
This year try making your own Christmas crackers with the kids. This way you can avoid the throwaway plastic gifts which come inside shop bought crackers and have some fun in the process. Here's how you do it.
Who said you can’t have snow in December? Not us! Here’s how to make your own (and the best part is, it won't melt!).
Three ingredients and hours of fun. Try our easy peasy recipe for light and squishy cloud dough.
If you're looking for something quick, easy and mess-free to make with the kids for Halloween, we've got the perfect activity for you!
Plant a tiny garden with succulents, then let your imagination run wild as you sprinkle in some delightful decorations to bring your own miniature world to life!
Here are some ideas to get the kids out and about when they utter the dreaded words – 'I’m soooooooooo bored!'
Amaze your friends by guessing the colour of a crayon simply by holding it in your hand. The secret is simple and easy to master!
Milk is a staple that’s found in most fridges – but it’s not just for putting on your cereal or in your coffee! This colourful ‘magic milk’ science demonstration is easy, entertaining and definitely has a ‘WOW’ factor!
Blowing bubbles has always been a simple and fun activity to do with the kids – here’s how to take your bubbles to the next level – and make them bounce!
Have we got the perfect rainy day kids’ activity for you. It’s a little bit sciencey and a whole heap of fun – and you get to make it rain inside (okay, in a jar, but it’s still pretty awesome)!
When the weather’s not great there’s nothing better than having a baking day with the kids and getting creative with decorations (and the best bit is you get to eat the results afterwards!) Here are some simple, fun decorations to try.
Take your bubble making to the next level and impress your kids. We have two methods and it’s the perfect activity for this time of year!
It’s hard to believe that something so simple can be so much fun – but it is!
This is not the activity if you’re in a hurry, but you should be able to see small colour changes in your flowers in a couple of hours. For the full effect, you’ll need to leave them for a few hours or overnight (but it’s well worth the wait!).
The long summer school holidays are on the doorstep, but there’s no need to panic! We’ve got lots of great ideas to keep your kids busy, whatever their age!
Just because it’s Easter doesn’t mean your kids have to overdose on chocolate and sugar! Here’s a great idea for some Easter fun that can include some chocolate and some non-edible treats!
A taste-testing game is a great way to get kids excited about trying new foods – and it can double as lunch!
Discover a world of fun and creativity that you and your child can enjoy together with this magical glow in the dark jar! We have 2 different ways to create your jar – just choose the method you prefer.
Bath paints are a fun way for kids to express themselves, while keeping any mess confined to the bath! Making them at home is easy and cost-effective – you only need three ingredients and about 10 minutes!
Summer is here and there’s no better way to cool down than with some homemade frozen treats (and they are way healthier than most of the stuff you’ll find in the freezer section at your local supermarket!).
Also known as a galaxy jar, this is a great kid’s activity – it’s easy to do and you can incorporate a bit of science into the process (but only if you want to!)
Is it a liquid or is it a solid? Actually, it’s both! Oobleck is an awesome substance that can change from a liquid to a solid and back again. How cool is that? Here’s how to make it.
If you’re not keen on advent calendars filled with chocolate, we’ve got some simple ideas to make your own. You can add whatever you like for each day. It could be a treat or an activity to do with your child – whatever you fancy!
Okay, it’s not an actual lava lamp but the bubbly, blobby effect is the same and the kids will love it! This is a simple experiment which will leave them wide-eyed with amazement – so you can explain the science or just watch them enjoy the fun!
Buy or make some plain cupcakes and try a few of these super simple decorating ideas. After all, on this occasion it’s the decorations that are the important part!
Tweens are children aged 9 and 12 - not quite teenagers, not little kids anymore. It can be difficult finding family things to do with this age group but give some of these activities a try. (Disclaimer: they may still squirm with embarrassment!)
One of the best ways to get your kids to tidy up is to make it look like they’re not tidying up at all – just having fun!
Add a little magic to your garden with a miniature garden scene. It could be for fairies, for pirates or even for dinosaurs. Just use what you have and let your imagination do the rest.
Enjoy some camping fun with the kids without having to pack the car or brave the elements! (And you can enjoy the comfortable and clean bathroom).
You don’t need paint, canvases, or paper for your kids to channel their inner artist. Just grab a box of ‘sidewalk’ chalk, head outside with your kids and let their imaginations run wild.
Creating a worm farm with your kids is a great way to teach them about recycling and give them some responsibility by helping to look after it. Here's how to get started.
Kids’ parties these days seem to be a major event with all the bells and whistles. But it doesn’t have to be that way. It is possible to have a fun kids party without needing a week’s holiday afterwards.
If a painting session with your toddler fills you with dread, we’ve got a great activity that will keep them occupied and they (and you and your home) won’t be covered in paint when they’ve finished!
With rainy days on the horizon, this indoor, easy-to-organise ‘basketball’ game is a great way to keep the kids entertained.
Kid’s bored with nothing to do? Need your car washed? Combine the two for a win-win situation. Okay, the wash job may not be the best you’ve ever seen, but the smile on your kids’ faces will be worth it!
‘I’m boooooooooooored’ - two words that send a shiver down every parent’s spine! Well, creating an ‘I’m Bored’ jar will take the pressure off!
Easter isn’t very far away, and these yummy treats are easy-to-make with the kids. There’s no baking involved but they do need time in the fridge to set, so you may want to manage your kids’ expectations!
We’ve got two easy recipes for play dough that is edible rather than just ‘taste safe’. We’re not suggesting you feed it to your kids for lunch, but if they do happen to have a little taste, it’s perfectly safe.
The answer to ‘can I have a pet dragon’?’ is yes! Now your kids can have any ‘pet’ they like when you have a fun, creative session making pet rocks.
If you’re looking for a fun activity to do at home with the kids – make your own bowling pins from empty plastic bottles and then turn your home or garden into a bowling alley!
Teach your kids how to make friends - literally! We’re talking plant friends from a pair of old tights, a little bit of soil and some grass seed!
Kids love to bake; so, have a baking session with them and share the goodies with your favourite neighbours (no fighting over who licks the bowl – grown-ups, we’re talking to you!).
It’s a science experiment that has delicious results. You don’t need anything fancy, just a few simple ingredients and a couple of ziplock bags.
Making a family tree is a great way to help children understand how they are related to members of their family. Here’s how you can get started.
Stuck for gift ideas and looking for something to do with your older kids? Make beeswax wraps and give them to friends and family as Xmas pressies this year. You’ll be helping to save plastic wrap from going to landfill and your friends and family will be so impressed.
Halloween is getting more and more popular in Australia, and with it the trend to go all out with decorations. If you are taking part this year, we’ve found some simple ideas to try.
Give your kids a taste of life before phones, tablets, and computers by teaching them some awesome retro games. They are great fun, and everyone can join in – even the adults! Here are 4 to get you started.
Kids love slime and they’ll love this unicorn poop slime even more. If your young one isn’t into unicorns, call it dragon poop slime or any mythical creature you can think of. The options are endless!
Getting kids into the kitchen is truly a win-win. It’s educational, fun, a great way to spend time together and you get to enjoy the yummy results. Here are 3 easy recipes to try.
Kids love to put their fingers in their mouths, but when finger painting, this can be a problem. Until now! We have two recipes for edible finger paints with simple ingredients that can be made in minutes. Enjoy!
Kids love a volcano eruption and this is such a fun activity using simple ingredients and perfect if they need a science experiment for a school project. It’s best to keep this one outdoors!
No one does colour better than Mother Nature. So, why not take advantage of the amazing colour palette on offer and make your own natural dyes. It’s easy to do and you can make some great artwork, dye a t-shirt or even brighten up your boiled eggs!
Also known as aqua sand, this is a fun activity and a bit of science all rolled into one. It’s sand that never gets wet – and as a bonus, it only needs two ingredients!
Growing your own fruit and veggies is a great way to get your kids into gardening; and as a bonus, they are much more likely to eat fruit and vegetables they have grown themselves (often straight from the plant!).
Try this easy recipe and make massive bubbles with just a few ingredients. It's a low-cost activity (for kids and grown-ups!) for hours of fun.
Obviously, we don’t get snow at Christmas in WA – but snow scenes are still irresistible. So, in the absence of the real thing, make a snow globe with the kids!
At the end of the day, it’s the camping experience kids often love more than the location, so why not take them camping in their own backyard. There’s no packing, planning or long car journeys – and you have the luxury of bathroom facilities on your doorstep!
This icy dinosaur egg activity is easy to make and lots of fun. It does need some time to freeze though, so plan ahead to avoid disappointment!
Playing shop can spark hours of imaginative play while teaching social skills, language, literacy, numeracy and problem-solving.
At the ages of 6-14, kids’ brains are working overtime to build new pathways. It’s the best time for them to learn whatever they can, and these memory games are great fun at any time.
A time capsule makes a great family project and imagine how amazing it will be to open it in the future and see how life has changed!
If you're stuck in the house with the kids, try a classic treasure of a scavenger hunt. It’s great fun and will get their bodies and their brains moving.
Make some seed bombs with the kids that you can plant and enjoy a riot of colour in the garden when spring arrives.
Help your kids to channel their inner foodie by making these easy pizzas. It’s a great way to introduce them to cooking and you can eat the delicious results when you have finished!
Sensory bottles are often referred to as ‘calm down’ bottles. They’re a great activity to do with the kids when it’s time to slow things down a bit.
If you love the look of a tie-dye but don’t love the mess, try this ‘tie-dye’ technique. Whilst this activity doesn’t actually involve any tying, it’s a great way to achieve a similar result and it’s almost mess-free.
These unique fridge magnets are very simple to produce and they can be personalised to make great gifts for family and friends. Use any images you like, such as photos, maps, drawings, gift wrap or even fabric.
A bag of dried pasta is a great pantry staple – and it can also be used as a fun activity for your kids. It is easy to dye all sorts of dried pasta in different colours and then leave the rest to their imagination. Dyeing the pasta is an activity in itself, and your young ones can choose their favourite colours.
Memory books make a fantastic project for kids and a treasured keepsake for parents. It can help children retain some of the memories, thoughts, ideas and feelings that they may otherwise lose touch with. And it will be a great (and sometimes amusing!) thing to look back on as they get older.
Geocaching is fun for both kids and adults alike, making it the perfect outdoor activity for all ages. It combines the excitement of a treasure hunt, with outdoor fun, exercise and technology. Caches are always hidden in plain sight and never buried – but they are cleverly camouflaged.
A busy board like this one helps toddlers to develop their fine motor skills as they delight in discovering how things work. It is an enjoyable project to work on and they make great gifts. All you need is a selection of interesting hardware and something to mount them on. A pinewood chopping board is ideal.
Kids love a cardboard box. Parents see this at Christmas and birthdays when the box gets more use than the toy that came in it! Save cardboard boxes of all sizes and let your kids’ imaginations run riot. Boxes can be stored flat and reassembled when you’re ready to use them and can also be reconstructed inside-out for a plain surface to decorate.
Don’t rush out to the shops to buy paint for the kids to create their masterpieces; make your own instead! It’s a simple process and because all the ingredients are from your store cupboard, it’s safe and fun to use as finger paint as well.