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Quick picks

Quick picks

Fuss-free low prep ideas for busy days

Some days, you just need something easy. No big setups, no mess, no overthinking - just simple, quick ways to help keep the kids busy when you are.

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Magnetic tile hidden messages
Magnetic tile hidden messages
Make your own decoder and reveal secret messages with a coloured magnetic tile!
2m
20m
DIY ball run
DIY ball run
Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!
5m
10m
Mini washing line
Mini washing line
Set up a mini washing line for some open-ended fine motor fun and some bonus sorting activities.
3m
20m
DIY projector
DIY projector
Turn a recycled cardboard tube into a mini projector for simple shadow shows, storytelling and STEM learning!
5m
20m
  ·  make it
Flower soup
Flower soup
Mix flowers, leaves, and water together to create your own imaginary "flower soup". A simple, nature-based sensory activity that sparks imagination and outdoor play.
2m
30m
Truck smash
Truck smash
Have fun crashing toy trucks or cars into towers, cups, or figurines
2m
10m
Bubble wand craft
Bubble wand craft
Make your own bubble wand using colourful pipe cleaners and beads
2m
20m
  ·  make it
Build the alphabet
Build the alphabet
Use toy bricks or blocks to build the letters of the alphabet, a boost for their literacy, STEM and fine motor skills!
2m
20m
2-ingredient fake snow recipe
2-ingredient fake snow recipe
Create soft, moldable snow with just two ingredients
3m
30m
  ·  make it
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Cardboard tube rolling game
Cardboard tube rolling game
A simple rolling challenge using a cardboard tube and an empty box
2m
10m
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