DIY Activities & Play
Splish, splash, splosh! 18 water play activities for toddlers
Water play is a wet and wildly fun activity for toddlers, so head outside and make a splash. Toddlers love – make that, LOVE – […]
The design-it-yourself rag doll: Zé Zezling!
Take DIY to a new level with the design-it-yourself rag doll called Zé Zezling! For this project, just imagine up a doll on paper, or use the […]
34 ways to fine-tune a toddler’s fine motor skills
Watch out world, because from the age of one to three, toddlers are busy loading up their skill sets! And one important part of a toddler’s […]
Squidgy-licious! 18 DIY playdough recipes
Everyone loves play dough, and chances are, your kiddies will go through their stash like it’s going out of fashion (which it’s definitely not!). So, instead […]
Retreads: 15 ways to re-use old tyres
After a busy life on the open road, there comes a time in every tyre’s life when they have to roll over and… become something […]
Maqnifique! 10 ways to celebrate France’s Bastille Day
Bastille Day, France’s national day, falls on July 14 each year. So we thought it would be fun to get the fam-bam together to experience a […]
Game on! 19 DIY tic-tac-toe sets for kids
Eeny-meeny-miny-moe, let’s play a game of tic-tac-toe! Also known as ‘noughts and crosses’, tic-tac-toe is a great two-player game for kiddos. Each player has to get […]
16 fun things to make from old jumpers
It’s fun to freshen up your winter wardrobe, but what to do with the off-trend woolies you’ve consigned to the scrapheap? Well, there’s life in those tired jumpers, tights, socks, […]
Dream big: 11 fun ways to bring The BFG to life
The BFG is striding onto the big-screen, but before you follow him into cinemas, why not show your kiddo where the story began – with Roald […]
Hands-on: 20 brilliant busy bag ideas for toddlers
Toddlers are loveable, huggable, bundles of energy and enthusiasm. They like to be doing something every waking moment and this zest for life doesn’t stop […]
The hidden benefits of sensory play + 30 activities
Make some play dough, make some mess and make some noise, because it’s sensory play time! Sensory play is any activity that stimulates and develops […]
Nature play: 10 reasons kids should play outside (+30 ideas!)
Your family mission, should you choose to accept it, is to head outside and explore all the great things nature has to offer. Whether you’re bug-collecting in […]
This is gold! 14 Autumn activities for kids
Comfortable days and cool evenings make Autumn a ridiculously nice time of the year. The evergreen Australian bush may hold onto its leaves, but there is still plenty of […]
19 DIY outdoor play spaces kids will LOVE
Open wide, come outside, it’s playtime! Whether you have a cute courtyard or a rolling lawn, your kiddo will love having their own outdoor space. There’s a world of […]
Starting green: 14 ways to teach kids about the environment
Our environment is incredibly precious. And our precious little poppets are the ones who will look after this planet into the future. So teaching our […]