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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.
2m
15m
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
2-Ingredient edible fingerpaint
A quick, taste-safe fingerpaint made from yoghurt and food colouring - perfect for babies, toddlers, and anyone who loves messy, hands-on sensory play.
2m
20m
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Turn daily struggles into playful moments of connection and teamwork!
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
5m
30m
Stinky monster
Turn hygiene battles into giggles with the silly, loveable Stinky Monster - a playful character who adores stinky kids!
0m
2m
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"Serious Announcement" day
Connect and laugh at home with random formal announcements
0m
1m
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Fold me like laundry
A calming, playful ritual where you gently "fold" your child’s body up part by part as if they were laundry. It helps release tension, invites giggles, and creates a mindful moment of connection when big feelings take over.
0m
3m
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Cover me
Let the kids cover you with blankets & cushions while you get a mini rest!
1m
10m
What's on my bum?
A hilarious sensory guessing game that gets lots of giggles and builds body awareness.
1m
5m
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
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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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Stinky monster
Turn hygiene battles into giggles with the silly, loveable Stinky Monster - a playful character who adores stinky kids!
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Calm Parent Play Kit
30 low-fuss ideas to help you find calm & connection through play
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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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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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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
Laundry basket-ball
A super simple game for the whole family! Toss, roll, or drop balls into a laundry basket.
2m
10m
"Serious Announcement" day
Connect and laugh at home with random formal announcements
0m
1m
· connect
Bubble bowl
A simple and mindful sensory activity using water, a squeeze of dish soap and a straw to blow and pop bubbles in a bowl!
1m
10m
Toy zip line
Turn an old cardboard roll into a thrilling zip line for toys. It’s quick to set up, encourages imaginative play, and gives everyday recyclables a second life.
2m
20m
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Puffy paint taste-safe recipe
A soft, squishy paint you can microwave for a magical puff! Made from basic pantry ingredients.
10m
20m
· make it
Sock whisk
A simple fine motor and sensory activity for babies and toddlers - stuff a whisk with socks and let little hands pull them out!
2m
10m
No-cook play dough recipe
Your go-to for a no-cook, taste-safe play dough recipe
2m
10m
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I make the face, you make the sound
Playful Heart Parenting
A quick and silly connection game where one person makes a funny face and the other has to match it with a sound. It’s easy, ridiculous, and perfect for sparking connection anytime, anywhere.
0m
5m
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