Day 128 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Have your kids made their own Jumping Jack out of cardboard? It is hung on a door knob or nail on the wall and when the bottom string is pulled its arms and legs move up and down. You will need: Cardboard String...

Day 127 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you have empty matchboxes at home? A matchbox surprise is the easiest thing to make! And it can be filled with many exciting things! You will need: empty matchboxes coloured paper scissors glue sticky tape wrapping paper or paper offcuts or felt,...

Day 126 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Have you ever decorated your child’s birthday cake together? This beach scene birthday cake was make with finger biscuits on the outside, and jelly babies and sweets, and an umbrella and an icing surf board.

Day 125 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do your kids know the names of flowers? Spend some time outdoors and pick a small bunch of flowers, to arrange at home and to possibly sell to the neighbors… pretend that you own a florist shop. flower arranging can be a lot...

Day 124 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Have you made boats before? These recycled boats are a great project to do with your boys and girls! Collect and recycle plastic bottles and corks to make these little floating boats. You will need: plastic bottles, from shampoo bottles to water bottles...

Day 123 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you make jelly with your kids? Every child loves jelly and it is one of the easiest products to make! You will need: fancy cups or containers to set the jelly in packets of jelly (whichever flavours you prefer) a bowl a...

Day 122 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Have you made a ring throw game with your kids? It is so easy to do… You will need: spray paint 6 recycled glass or plastic bottles kitchen funnel sand cardboard ribbons sticky tape How to make a ring toss game: 1. Spray...

Day 121 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you encourage water play? Water play is one of the most enjoyable educational activities for children and doesn’t need to be restricted to bath time. The more messy the better, of course, so it’s perfect for hot days when the kids need...

Day 120 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Did you ever play this combination man drawing game? All you need is a pen and a piece of paper! Kids take turns drawing a section of a human body, either starting with the head and shoulders or with the feet. They fold...

Day 119 of #365 Creative #Ideas to do with your kids: Do you recycle your milk or ice tea bottles? This is an awesome plastic bottle upcycle craft idea. Use а permanent marker as it dries up very quickly on the plastic, or wash tape to add detail. Make some rocket wings out of...