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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.
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15m
Rainbow flower hunt
Head outside for a gentle colour matching adventure, spotting flowers and tiny natural treasures.
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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.
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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.
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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
Family shoe race
Turn the morning rush to leave the house into a playful ritual with a family shoe race!
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2m
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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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High, low, buffalo!
A simple, low-pressure ritual for families to reconnect and share moments from their day.
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5m
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"Serious Announcement" day
Connect and laugh at home with random formal announcements
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1m
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Motivation sprinkles
A playful ritual to try when someone needs a dash of encouragement or motivation
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2m
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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.
3m
20m
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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.
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20m
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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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Crazy hair day
A playful prewriting activity inventing your own crazy hairstyle
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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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Lego symmetry
Build mirrored patterns side by side for a calm and creative play moment.
2m
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!
0m
2m
· connect
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!
A simple, low-pressure ritual for families to reconnect and share moments from their day.
0m
5m
· connect
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
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