6 Ideas to Try Right Now
Breakfast Cook Together
- 1Let your child pour and mix the batter.
- 2They choose toppings (berries, banana, syrup).
- 3Flip together — messy is fine!
Build Something Together
- 1Decide on a project: rocket ship, robot suit, castle, car.
- 2Break it into steps: cut, fold, tape, decorate.
- 3Work together — one person holds, one tapes, etc.
The process matters more than the result. Let imperfection be part of the fun.
Nature Scavenger Hunt
- 1Write a list: leaf, stone, feather, bug, flower.
- 2Walk around the garden or park.
- 3Tick off each item when found.
Simon Says
- 1One person is Simon.
- 2Simon gives instructions: 'Simon says jump!'
- 3Only follow if it starts with 'Simon says' — catch everyone out!
Shadow Puppets
- 1Darken the room and point a lamp at the wall.
- 2Use your hands to make animal shadows.
- 3Tell a story with shadow characters.
Kitchen Chemistry: Slime
- 1Pour a full bottle of PVA glue into a bowl.
- 2Mix in 1 tsp baking soda.
- 3Add contact lens solution 1 tbsp at a time, kneading until it comes together.
