Activities, crafts and teaching ideas
Easy activity ideas for home and class, each with free printables to go with it.
ActivitiesRainy day activities for kids: 30 indoor ideas (with free printables)Stuck inside? Here are 30 rainy day activities that need almost no preparation, from a…
SeasonalHalloween crafts for kids: 12 easy, not-scary ideasTwelve simple Halloween crafts that use paper plates, toilet rolls and a few free…
CraftsCrafts for kids: 50 easy ideas with things you already haveFifty easy crafts made from paper, cardboard, string and recycling, sorted by age, with…
ActivitiesActivities for kids: the big printable list by ageA big list of fun and educational activities for kids at home, sorted by age, with free…
SeasonalChristmas crafts for kids: easy ideas and printable templatesEasy Christmas crafts for kids, from paper ornaments and wreaths to homemade cards, with…
SeasonalEaster crafts and activities for kidsEgg hunts, easy crafts, egg decorating and printable games: fun Easter activities for…
ParentingHow to teach kids patience (with simple daily activities)Practical ways to help children wait, share and take turns, with simple games you can…
SeasonalSummer activities for kids: a printable summer bucket listA summer bucket list of outdoor adventures, easy crafts and rainy-day printables to keep…
CraftsArts and crafts for kids by seasonPainting, printing, drawing and collage ideas for every season of the year, all easy…
SeasonalFall crafts for kids: leaves, pumpkins and acornsEasy fall crafts using leaves, pumpkins, acorns and pine cones, plus free autumn…
ActivitiesOutdoor activities for kids (plus a nature scavenger hunt)Fun outdoor activities for every season, a nature scavenger hunt list and simple ways to…
SeasonalThanksgiving crafts for kids: turkeys, wreaths and table decorationsHandprint turkeys, thankful wreaths, place cards and table decorations children can make…
SeasonalSpring break activities for kids: 25 ideas at home and outTwenty-five spring break ideas for a fun week at home or out and about, whatever the…
ParentingHow to teach kids kindness: 15 simple activitiesFifteen simple activities that help children practise kindness and understand how others…
ParentingHow to teach kids responsibility (with a simple chore chart)Age-appropriate chores, a simple chart and routines that help children take…
SeasonalValentine's Day crafts for kidsHomemade cards, heart garlands and class valentines: easy Valentine's Day crafts and…
SeasonalMother's Day crafts for kids (with printable cards)Handprint flowers, paper bouquets and homemade cards: easy Mother's Day crafts kids can…
TeachingHow to teach kids to draw: easy step-by-step ideasSimple ways to help children draw with confidence, starting with basic shapes and fun…
SeasonalSpring crafts and activities for kidsPaper flowers, butterflies, bird feeders and planting projects: easy spring crafts for…
ActivitiesBirthday party activities for kids: games and crafts by ageClassic games, easy crafts and calm activities to keep a birthday party running smoothly.
SeasonalWinter crafts and snow day activities for kidsPaper snowflakes, snowman crafts, ice experiments and cozy snow day activities.
SeasonalChristmas activities for kids: 30 ideas for DecemberThirty Christmas activities for December, perfect for an activity advent calendar.
ParentingHow to teach kids social skills: games and everyday practiceTurn-taking games, role play and everyday practice that help children make friends and…
ParentingHow to teach kids to tie shoes: step by stepTwo easy methods, practice tips and how to know when your child is ready to learn.
ActivitiesGardening activities for kids: easy plants and nature craftsFast-growing seeds, container gardens, bug hotels and flower crafts for young gardeners.
TeachingHow to teach a child to read: a step-by-step planA simple, step-by-step plan for teaching reading at home, from letter sounds to first…
TeachingSTEM activities for kids at homeTwenty easy science, engineering, coding and math activities using things you already…
Seasonal4th of July crafts and activities for kidsPaper fireworks, flags, star garlands and games for an easy, fun Independence Day.
TeachingHow to teach a child the alphabet: 10 playful ideasSongs, letter hunts, tracing and games: ten playful ways to teach the alphabet at home.
SeasonalSt. Patrick's Day crafts and activities for kidsShamrocks, rainbows, leprechaun traps and pots of gold: easy St. Patrick's Day ideas.
SeasonalFather's Day crafts for kidsHomemade cards, best dad medals and handprint gifts children can make for Father's Day.
CraftsPopsicle stick, paper plate and toilet roll crafts for kidsCheap, easy crafts made from popsicle sticks, paper plates, toilet rolls and egg cartons.
ActivitiesRoad trip activities for kids: car games and printablesCar games, travel bingo and printables that make long journeys easier.
MathHow to teach multiplication: tricks that workEqual groups, arrays, skip counting and simple tricks to help children learn…
ParentingMindfulness and calming activities for kidsBreathing games, mindful coloring and calm-down ideas that help children manage big…
SeasonalNew Year's crafts and activities for kidsParty hats, noisemakers, countdown bags and a kid-friendly midnight for New Year's Eve.
ParentingDiversity and inclusion activities for kidsSimple activities that help children celebrate differences and include everyone.
ActivitiesSensory activities for kids: 15 easy ideasSensory bins, shaving cream, playdough and heavy work activities for curious little hands.
ActivitiesTeam building activities for kidsCooperative games and problem solving challenges that help children work together.
ActivitiesCamping activities and crafts for kidsCampfire games, stargazing, nature hunts and crafts for camping trips or backyard…
ParentingHow to teach gratitude to kids (with a gratitude journal)Simple habits, a gratitude journal and thankful activities that help children appreciate…
ActivitiesSpace activities and crafts for kidsRockets, planets, star charts and moon phases: space crafts and activities for young…
TeachingBlack History Month activities for kidsBooks, inventors, artists and music: simple ways for children to learn about Black…
MathHow to teach counting to preschoolersSimple steps from counting out loud to understanding place value, with games and…
CraftsDinosaur crafts and activities for kidsPaper plate dinosaurs, fossil digs, salt dough fossils and dino egg hunts for little…