40 Low energy Activities for Kids Aged 12
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Yellow Car! No returns!
A classic car-spotting game for kids of all ages. Great for car journeys, walks, or just adding fun to the school run.
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Hangman
A quick pen-and-paper word-guessing game that supports spelling, phonics and turn-taking with almost no set-up.
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Create Your Family Tree
Help children learn about their heritage by building a simple family tree. A meaningful project that blends art, storytelling, and family connection.
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Play a Card Game
Rediscover the joy of simple card games! From Go Fish to Top Trumps, these games are perfect for rainy days, holidays, or winding down at home.
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Friendship Bracelets
Teach kids how to make colourful friendship bracelets using thread or yarn. A relaxing and heartfelt craft they’ll love to gift and wear.
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Make a Wormery
Learn about worms and their amazing role in nature by building your own wormery. A fascinating, hands-on nature project for curious kids.
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Have a Picnic
Grab a blanket, pack a basket, and head outdoors for a classic picnic! It’s a simple way to enjoy good food and even better company.
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Plant a Mini Garden
Create a mini garden in a pot, tray, or window box! This hands-on activity is a brilliant way for kids to learn about plants, nature, and responsibility.
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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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Grow An Avocado Tree
Turn food scraps into a growing project! With just a few simple steps, children can sprout an avocado seed and grow their own little tree.
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Rice Krispie Squares
Whip up a batch of gooey, crunchy Rice Krispie treats! A quick and tasty no-bake recipe that kids will love to make—and eat.
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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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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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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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DIY Scrapbook
Turn treasured moments into lasting keepsakes! Scrapbooking is a creative and heartwarming activity that lets kids decorate, design, and reflect on their favorite memories.
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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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Rainbow Slime Making
Create colorful, stretchy slime while learning about chemical reactions and non-Newtonian fluids.
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Shadow Puppet Theater
Create a magical shadow puppet theater and put on a show, combining storytelling with creative arts.