51 Activities for Kids Aged 9 that take 15-30 mins
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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.
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Bounce on a Trampoline
Jumping on a trampoline is pure joy—and a brilliant way for kids to burn energy, improve coordination, and get active in the fresh air.
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Riddle Time! Brain Teasers for Clever Kids
Give those growing minds a fun workout with a riddle challenge! Take turns guessing silly, tricky, or classic riddles to build logic, problem-solving, and laughter.
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Balloon Rocket Race
Watch balloons zip across the room as kids explore the power of air and motion! This fast-paced experiment is part race, part physics fun.
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Sand Target Toss
Draw a bullseye in the sand and take turns tossing pebbles to score points — a fun and low-key game for the beach.