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Magic growing worms experiment
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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15m
Rainbow flower hunt
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
5m
30m
Animal workout
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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10m
Magnetic tile pulley
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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Our top playlists for kids aged 3 - 5 years
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Stuck inside
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Fun with words
Fun with numbers
Fun with numbers
Out and about
Out and about
Simple science
Simple science
Fine motor fun
Fine motor fun
Get moving
Get moving
Practical life skills
Practical life skills
Outdoors & nature
Outdoors & nature
Play for you too
Play for you too
Calmer routines
Calmer routines
Sorting & matching
Sorting & matching
Classic hits
Classic hits
Better bedtime
Better bedtime
Kid-friendly recipes
Kid-friendly recipes
Picky eaters
Picky eaters
Family playtime
Family playtime
Quiet time
Quiet time
Road trip
Road trip
Mindful moments
Mindful moments
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Party games
Playful screen time
Playful screen time
Fun in the rain
Fun in the rain
Low energy play
Low energy play

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Turn daily struggles into playful moments of connection and teamwork!
Rainbow flower hunt
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
5m
30m
Joy list
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.
1m
5m
Family shoe race
Family shoe race
Turn the morning rush to leave the house into a playful ritual with a family shoe race!
0m
2m
  ·  connect
Stinky monster
Stinky monster
Turn hygiene battles into giggles with the silly, loveable Stinky Monster - a playful character who adores stinky kids!
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2m
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High, low, buffalo!
High, low, buffalo!
A simple, low-pressure ritual for families to reconnect and share moments from their day.
0m
5m
  ·  connect
"Serious Announcement" day
"Serious Announcement" day
Connect and laugh at home with random formal announcements
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1m
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Rainbow rocks
Rainbow rocks
Decorate rocks with chalk or paint for an easy and creative outdoor art activity
5m
20m
Flower chain
Flower chain
A classic nature-inspired craft that combines outdoor exploration with a hands-on flower weaving activity.
1m
20m
Car watching game
Car watching game
A calming, low-effort game where everyone guesses what colour car will drive by next
0m
5m

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Pick-up sticks
Pick-up sticks
A simple, timeless game that sharpens fine motor skills and concentration for kids and brings a wave of nostalgia for grownups.
1m
10m
Draw with your opposite hand
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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Calm Parent Play Kit
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Joke Bingo
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Crazy hair day
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Crazy hair day
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Play dough mats
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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
Gross motor dice (includes blank)
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Gross motor dice (includes blank)
Get moving with these easy-to-assemble action dice
Indoor scavenger hunts
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Indoor scavenger hunts
A simple scavenger hunt printable to turn stuck inside days into a playful adventure

More play ideas for preschoolers

Joy list
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.
1m
5m
Send a joy card
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.
5m
30m
Fold an origami heart
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.
2m
10m
Lego symmetry
Lego symmetry
Build mirrored patterns side by side for a calm and creative play moment.
2m
10m
Indoor campsite
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
Family shoe race
Turn the morning rush to leave the house into a playful ritual with a family shoe race!
0m
2m
  ·  connect
Stinky monster
Stinky monster
Turn hygiene battles into giggles with the silly, loveable Stinky Monster - a playful character who adores stinky kids!
0m
2m
  ·  connect
High, low, buffalo!
High, low, buffalo!
A simple, low-pressure ritual for families to reconnect and share moments from their day.
0m
5m
  ·  connect
Paint a pumpkin
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!
3m
20m
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