68 Activities for Kids Aged 6 that take 15-30 mins
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Nature Bingo
Turn a walk in the park or garden into an exciting adventure with Nature Bingo! A brilliant way to boost observation skills and encourage outdoor exploration.
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Make Daisy Chains
Pick fresh daisies and learn to weave them into beautiful flower chains. A calm, creative outdoor activity perfect for sunny days in the garden or park.
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Bark Rubbings
Get hands-on with nature and discover the unique textures of trees by making bark rubbings using crayons and paper. A simple, creative outdoor activity.
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Write a Letter
Encourage kids to slow down and connect by writing a letter to a friend, family member, or even themselves. It’s creative, meaningful, and full of charm.
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Decorate biscuits
Grab some plain biscuits and unleash your imagination! Kids will love turning them into tasty masterpieces with icing, sprinkles, and sweets.
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Secret Reveal Watercolour Painting
Draw invisible designs with a white crayon, then reveal the surprise by painting over them with watercolours. A simple, magical art activity for curious kids!
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Handprint Art
Capture little hands in big, creative ways! Turn handprints into animals, flowers, and seasonal art that’s perfect for display or gifting.
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Tissue Paper Stained Glass
Create beautiful faux stained glass with just tissue paper and glue! A simple craft that brings bright color and creativity to any sunny window.
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Puffy Paint
Mix up some magic with shaving cream, glue, and food coloring to create puffy paint! Kids will love painting 3D masterpieces that rise off the page.
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Paper Plate Animals
Transform simple paper plates into adorable animal faces using paint, googly eyes, and a bit of imagination. A fun and creative craft, perfect for preschoolers!
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Skittle rainbow
Turn a pack of Skittles into a beautiful rainbow with just a plate and some water! A simple, colorful science experiment that feels like pure magic.
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Pebble Art
Collect pebbles of different shapes and colours, then create your own beach masterpiece — from animals to rainbows and everything in between.
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Sand Art Mandalas
Encourage mindfulness and creativity by making mandala-style patterns in the sand using beach treasures like shells, pebbles, and seaweed.
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Loom Bands
Get hands-on with colourful loom bands! Kids can design and create their own jewellery or keyrings while building patience, creativity and dexterity.
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Times Table Dash
Hunt for the correct timestable answer in this fun maths dash around the room!
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Story Cubes
Use story cubes, pictures, or simple prompts to spark your child’s imagination and create fun, spontaneous stories together.
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Sock Puppet Show
Create characters from old socks and put on a silly show filled with voices, stories and giggles.
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Window Bingo
Keep little eyes busy with a bingo card of things to spot out the window — perfect for journeys or quiet time indoors.
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Rose Perfume
Make a simple rose-scented perfume using fresh petals and water — a lovely way to enjoy nature through scent and creativity.
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Tag
A timeless favourite, tag is all about speed, laughter, and staying one step ahead! It’s the perfect way to get kids running, laughing, and burning off energy.