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Magic growing worms experiment
Create wiggly, rainbow-coloured "worms" from tissues or kitchen roll that grow and reveal hidden colours when you water them.
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Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
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Animal workout
Call out an animal and move like it - hop, stomp, slither, crawl, or stretch. A playful burst of movement perfect for active moods, brain breaks, or shaking off the wiggles.
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Magnetic tile pulley
Build a simple pulley using magnetic tiles and household items. A hands-on STEM invitation that sparks curiosity, problem-solving, and pretend play.
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Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
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Pick-up sticks
A simple, timeless game that sharpens fine motor skills and concentration for kids and brings a wave of nostalgia for grownups.
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Fold an origami heart
Inner Child Joy
A mindful, creative folding activity that soothes the nervous system and sparks joy in the process. Folding an origami heart can be a calming solo ritual or a thoughtful way to make something for someone you love.
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10m
Indoor campsite
Build a classic fort and bring the magic of camping indoors - no bugs, no bad weather, just cosy, imaginative fun!
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60m
Family shoe race
Turn the morning rush to leave the house into a playful ritual with a family shoe race!
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High, low, buffalo!
A simple, low-pressure ritual for families to reconnect and share moments from their day.
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Rainbow rocks
Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity
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20m
Flower chain
A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.
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Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
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Pick-up sticks
A simple, timeless game that sharpens fine motor skills and concentration for kids and brings a wave of nostalgia for grownups.
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Draw with your opposite hand
Inner Child Joy
This playful art activity invites you to draw with your opposite hand as a way of letting go of perfectionism, reconnect with their inner child, and find joy in the imperfect. It helps quiet the inner critic, spark laughter, and create space for authentic self-expression.
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Joy list
Inner Child Joy
A simple, playful way to notice and collect life’s little glimmers, small moments that make you smile, feel seen, or spark delight. It helps shift focus from stress or to-dos to everyday magic.
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Send a joy card
Inner Child Joy
We tend to send a card to someone twice a year, for birthdays and Christmas. Why not send a card when you are thinking of them, when they have launched something in business, when you are proud of them, or when they have simply crossed your mind and made you smile.
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Fold an origami heart
Inner Child Joy
A mindful, creative folding activity that soothes the nervous system and sparks joy in the process. Folding an origami heart can be a calming solo ritual or a thoughtful way to make something for someone you love.
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10m
Lego symmetry
Build mirrored patterns side by side for a calm and creative play moment.
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10m
Indoor campsite
Build a classic fort and bring the magic of camping indoors - no bugs, no bad weather, just cosy, imaginative fun!
10m
60m
Family shoe race
Turn the morning rush to leave the house into a playful ritual with a family shoe race!
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High, low, buffalo!
A simple, low-pressure ritual for families to reconnect and share moments from their day.
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5m
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Paint a pumpkin
A simple, mindful art-ivity using pumpkins as your canvas. A creative way to use them in season and low fuss alternative to carving!
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Laundry basket-ball
A super simple game for the whole family! Toss, roll, or drop balls into a laundry basket.
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