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Magnetic tile hidden messages
Make your own decoder and reveal secret messages with a coloured magnetic tile!
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Pass the face
Take turns copying each other's silly faces in this funny chain game. A hilarious way to explore self-expression, emotions, and creativity while sharing laughs together.
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DIY ball run
Build a simple ball run using cardboard tubes and tape!
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10m
Mini washing line
Set up a mini washing line for some open-ended fine motor fun and some bonus sorting activities.
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Turn daily struggles into playful moments of connection and teamwork!
Build a story
Take turns adding a couple of lines each to create a funny, surprising, and completely unique story together!
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You be the teacher
Let your child be the teacher! This simple role-reversal game boosts connection, builds confidence, and gives them a playful sense of control.
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Cover me
Let the kids cover you with blankets & cushions while you get a mini rest!
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Remote control dance game
A fun movement game where you "control" their dance moves using pretend remote control buttons - fast forward, rewind, pause, slow down!
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"Choose Your Own Adventure" day
Embark on a spontaneous, low-pressure outing! A wonderful way to explore the world through your inner child's eyes
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120m
Supermarket scavenger hunt
Turn your grocery run into a playful mission for a more calm & engaging shopping experience.
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DIY projector
Turn a recycled cardboard tube into a mini projector for simple shadow shows, storytelling and STEM learning!
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Static balloon experiments
Can you make your hair stand up, water bend, or stick a balloon to the wall? These classic experiments are a fun & simple way to play with science.
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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.
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Build a story
Take turns adding a couple of lines each to create a funny, surprising, and completely unique story together!
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Classic paper boat
Fold paper into a little boat that actually floats - an easy origami classic!
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Joke Bingo
A silly, laugh-out-loud bingo game packed with 75 kid-friendly jokes!
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Crazy hair day
A playful prewriting activity inventing your own crazy hairstyle
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Play dough mats
Creative play dough prompts to spark imagination, build fine motor skills, and keep little hands busy.
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Daily routine cards
Visual routine cards to help kids feel calm, confident, and more in control of their day
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Calm Parent Play Kit
30 low-fuss ideas to help you find calm & connection through play
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Gross motor dice (includes blank)
Get moving with these easy-to-assemble action dice
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Indoor scavenger hunts
A simple scavenger hunt printable to turn stuck inside days into a playful adventure
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Truck smash
Have fun crashing toy trucks or cars into towers, cups, or figurines
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10m
You be the teacher
Let your child be the teacher! This simple role-reversal game boosts connection, builds confidence, and gives them a playful sense of control.
0m
10m
· connect
Bubble wand craft
Make your own bubble wand using colourful pipe cleaners and beads
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20m
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Bouncing bubbles recipe
Make extra strong bubbles you can catch and bounce from everyday kitchen ingredients
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20m
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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!
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20m
2-ingredient fake snow recipe
Create soft, moldable snow with just two ingredients
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30m
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Cover me
Let the kids cover you with blankets & cushions while you get a mini rest!
1m
10m
Cardboard tube rolling game
A simple rolling challenge using a cardboard tube and an empty box
2m
10m
Magnet paper clip sort
Use a magnetic wand or fridge magnet to collect and sort paper clips for some simple STEM play.
2m
15m
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