69 Activities for Kids Aged 9
Nine-year-olds are full of ideas, opinions, and growing confidence. They enjoy activities that let them think, create, and take the lead — especially when there’s a bit of challenge or discovery involved.
This mix of screen-free ideas is designed to suit busy days, quiet moments, and everything in between. Whether they’re playing solo or teaming up with you, these activities offer simple ways to connect, unwind, and have fun together — no fuss required.
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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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Foil Art Embossing
Make eye-catching embossed artwork using foil, glue, and cardboard! A fun mix of texture, shine, and bold colour for crafty kids of all ages.
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Egg Carton Flowers
Turn egg cartons into blooming works of art! With a little paint and imagination, kids can create their own colorful flowers with pipe cleaner stems.
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DIY Paper Beads
Transform old magazines into beautiful, colorful beads! A creative, eco-friendly craft perfect for making one-of-a-kind bracelets and necklaces.
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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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Recycled Robots
Turn trash into treasure by building your own robot creations from recycled materials! A perfect blend of creativity, upcycling, and imaginative play.
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Salt Dough Ornaments
Mix, shape, and decorate your own salt dough ornaments! A perfect hands-on craft for holiday decorations or creative keepsakes year-round.
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Nature Collage
Gather leaves, petals, and twigs on your next nature walk, then turn them into beautiful collages! A perfect mix of outdoor exploration and creative expression.
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Make a Cardboard Box Town
Transform cardboard boxes into a town full of homes, shops, and whatever your imagination dreams up.
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Animal sound game
Test your animal knowledge and make some noise! The Animal Sound Game is a hilarious way to get kids laughing, listening, and learning through play.
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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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Try Martial Arts
Martial arts classes help children build confidence, strength and self-discipline in a positive and supportive environment.
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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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Join a Youth Club
Youth clubs offer a relaxed, safe space where children and young people can hang out, try new activities and build friendships outside school.
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Space Mission
Turn your living room into a spaceship and let kids explore new planets, meet aliens, and complete intergalactic missions in this creative space-themed role-play.
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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.