Quick picks

Quick picks

Fuss-free low prep ideas for busy days

Some days, you just need something easy. No big setups, no mess, no overthinking - just simple, quick ways to help keep the kids busy when you are.

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Rain in a jar experiment

Rain in a jar experiment

Create a mesmerising mini weather system at home.

Sticky tape nature bracelet

Sticky tape nature bracelet

Head outside to collect little treasures on a wearable nature bracelet.

Sponge transfer

Sponge transfer

Squeeze, squish, and soak! All you need is a couple of sponges, bowls, and water for this fine motor workout with a sensory twist.

What's on my bum?

What's on my bum?

A hilarious sensory guessing game that gets lots of giggles and builds body awareness.

Magnetic tile coin run

Magnetic tile coin run

Build a simple coin run with magnetic tiles, encouraging STEAM learning and imaginative play.

Sticker match

Sticker match

A simple matching game using stickers and a cardboard tube or paper - quick to setup with lots of playful learning!

Play dough poke

Play dough poke

A simple fine motor workout - just grab some play dough and things to poke into it!

Paper tunnels

Paper tunnels

Create quick, easy paper tunnels for open-ended play with balls or toy cars.

Egg carton threading

Egg carton threading

A simple fine motor activity using an empty egg carton, great for added literacy or STEM learning.

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Rainbow treasure hunt

Rainbow treasure hunt

Go on a colour hunt around the house, park, or garden and find matching objects. Great for building early learning skills while getting little bodies moving.

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