Get creative and crafty with these hands-on activities and ideas for kids! Including STEM projects, art and crafts, and fun activities for developing motor skills and confidence-building.
Screen-time can be a great way to play and learn when used appropriately. However, offline and screen-free games can provide a fun, stimulating learning experience. Traditional forms of play and enquiry can provide lots of opportunities for collaboration, confidence-building, as well as cognitive and emotional development.
Build a Simple Bug Hotel (Small and Inexpensive)
Bugs and insects play an important role in the ecosystem. Why not create a 'buzzing' bug hotel teaming with interesting ... More
Make an Ancient Egyptian Necklace
Ancient Egyptian civilisation began around 5000 years ago and lasted for around 3000 years! It was a culture incredibly rich ... More
How to Make a Volcano
The following steps will show you how to make a volcano at home, using readily available materials. These powerful forces ... More
Build and Race a Balloon Powered Car
Balloon-powered cars are a fun way of demonstrating Newton's Laws of Motion. Balloon-Powered Car ChallengeWhy not do this activity with ... More
Water Wheel Activity to Show Potential Energy & Kinetic Energy
This STEM activity can be used to demonstrate the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy to children. Opportunities for ... More
Cardboard Craft For Kids – Toy Guitar
This cardboard craft toy guitar makes a fun toy to act out being a rock star and is also a ... More
Macaw Parrot – Flapping Mobile
This easy bird craft for kids can be used as a decorative bedroom mobile to brighten up their room. This ... More
Play Food Craft Activity: Afternoon Tea
Make a realistic looking afternoon tea out of household sponges, cloths, and a few craft items. The final result makes ... More
Ice Lolly / Popsicle Craft
This quick and easy popsicle craft is suitable for a range of ages and abilities and helps to improve painting ... More
Pom Pom Craft Activity – Cute Faces
Create charming little creatures out of leftover wool or yarn that can be used for storytelling, serving as class mascots, ... More