This little creation is perfect for those who find themselves on a rollercoaster of emotions. It is a cute and easy way to help children learn about emotions!
I wanted to create a resource for teaching emotions to preschoolers, so I researched what materials teachers could use to show how people ...

Easy to make quacking can with a wet string! I have made one with a plastic cup too, but it is too flimsy for children to play with

Do you need a fun project to do with your kids? This quick DIY toothpick activity for kids is perfect. Sneak some learning into the day with a simple activity for kids. This fun idea is sure to keep your little one entertained for hours.

This is an easy-to-make game that gives parents a chance to come up with their own variation that suits their child best. I made 2 plates. The first one was meant for Max with a challenge to make a marble to go thru every number in the correct order. The second one was for Alex where he started w...

When people ask me about how we live at home without a TV, I reply that there are plenty of other mesmerizing things to look at. Here is a good example of that. We used a balloon, marble, rubberband and a glass to quickly make this toy

Alex coloured paper with oil pastels and covered it with black paint mixed with a bit of dish soap for this DIY project. He had fun scratching his colourful drawings all over the page using a wooden skewer. I cannot describe how surprised was Max to see a wooden pen that can colour different colours

Kids love coming up with their own games. But sometimes, they just need a little help to get the ball rolling. My children are in love with all things space. So I wanted to come up with something space-related that would be easy and quick to make. It is how this simple space DIY toy came to life....

I have been asked a lot about activities for babies. Here is one for you from when Max was a bit younger. A rainstick in a plastic bottle appeals to all ages (including adults). The sound is very calming and it's mesmerizing to watch the grains trickle down. I dropped wooden toothpicks into the e...

Easy to make, but it gets kids excited. How does the rainbow get its colours? You would need to draw rainy clouds on one piece of paper and a rainbow and the sun on the other one. If like me, you are not great at drawing, just print those two pages, you can download them from my website http://ea...

Simple DIY Plastic Bottle Toy for kids. This is a fun project for kids and adults alike and is a great way to teach everyone about cools ways to recycle while staying entertained! You can make the DIY toy from a plastic bottle for a few pennies!

DIY Plastic Bottle Non Stop Heron's Fountain

I've made a few of these homemade toys for my children, and they've been a huge hit. The boys absolutely love them. This DIY paper plate loop is quick, easy, and a great project to take on. All you need are a few supplies and a few minutes.

DIY Paper AntiStress Transformer

Let's teach Maths with this homemade marble run! It doesn't matter where you live or what your style is, you can make a marble run on the wall. And it's not hard to get started! All you need is a few supplies and some creativity. This post will show you how to make a DIY marble run on the wall th...

Handmade DIY Kiss Valentine Card | Origami Pop Up Card. Make this lovely valentine card with pop-up kissing lips! This unique valentine card looks great, but it will test your origami skills. Are you up for the challenge?

I love Ferrero Rocher empty boxes, perhaps, even more than chocolates. We use them a lot as trays and for different mess-free activities. Here is a quick tutorial for a homemade toy. I used different colours marble for challenges I plan to introduce later. Something like "place a white marble in ...

Have you played this game at an arcade before? Sometimes it can be a bit tricky to win and it can cost a lot of money if you play it over and over again. But now there is no need to leave the arcades disappointed. Why not make your own claw game? This is a fun craft to make at home and you will a...

Whether you are a child or have children of your own, you've probably heard of the sticky, green goo called slime. It's been a while since slime has taken over the world. Kids are obsessed with it and have been making all sorts of different types of slimes. Slime is fun, it's squishy, and it make...

We are going on a mission to investigate a suspicious meteor rain to support the launch of the new Thunderbirds Are Go toy range. I am building a glove box so we could study what has fallen from the sky.

DIY Glove Box Kids Activity

Get a toothbrush and start getting ready for Valentine's day!

Dive into the fascinating world of science with everyday materials. This experiment is a thrilling educational experience that everyone can participate in. Little ones will be amazed to see an LED light up using simple items, and older kids can take part in setting up the experiment themselves!

Here is a fun way to reuse old or broken items from around the house and create something new and wonderful. This DIY is known as upcycling and it’s a fantastic way for parents and children to spend some time together as they make something fun. We are using old colouring pencils (but any sort of...

Watch your kids play and learn with this easy to make DIY Chameleon educational toy! It’s also a great toy to get your child involved in the process of creating it. Chameleons are fascinating creatures. They can change colours depending on their mood and the environment. But they’re not just cool...