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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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Rainbow rocks
Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity
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Flower chain
A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.
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Playful ways to encourage focus, presence, and calmness through fun, simple activities.
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
5m
30m
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.
1m
10m
Rainbow rocks
Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity
5m
20m
Flower chain
A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.
1m
20m
Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
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5m
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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10m
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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10m
Dress for your inner child
Inner Child Joy
Pull out something playful from your wardrobe and wear it, just because it sparks joy.
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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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Creative play dough prompts to spark imagination, build fine motor skills, and keep little hands busy.
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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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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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20m
Laundry basket-ball
A super simple game for the whole family! Toss, roll, or drop balls into a laundry basket.
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10m
"Serious Announcement" day
Connect and laugh at home with random formal announcements
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