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Join a Sports Club
From football to gymnastics, joining a local sports club is a brilliant way for kids to stay active, learn new skills, and enjoy team spirit.
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Take a Dance Class
Whether it’s ballet or street dance, classes are a great way for children to move their bodies, make friends and enjoy creative expression.
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Post Office
Create a pretend post office at home! Kids can write letters, sort the mail, and deliver it around the house as part of this imaginative and literacy-rich role-play.
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Join a Gymnastics Class
From forward rolls to balance beams, gymnastics helps kids build strength, flexibility and self-belief in a fun and friendly setting.
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Play Café
Turn your home into a play café where kids take orders, cook pretend meals, and serve their guests. A creative and confidence-building role-play game.
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Charades
A brilliant game for all ages, charades gets everyone moving, thinking, and laughing. No equipment needed—just imagination and a bit of silliness.
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Go to a Museum
Plan a trip to a local museum and unlock a world of history, science, art, or nature. An inspiring way to encourage curiosity and learning through real-world exploration.
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Beach Can Knockdown
Take aim and test your throwing skills with this classic game of pebble tossing — perfect for competitive fun on the sand.
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Superheroes & Villains
Let kids become their favourite heroes—or invent their own! A high-energy role-play game that explores bravery, teamwork, and creative problem-solving.
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Fly a Kite
Flying a kite is a joyful, low-cost way to enjoy the outdoors together. It encourages movement, coordination, and a sense of calm focus while watching the kite dance across the sky. Materials Tools Steps Why It’s Great Safety Tips
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Visit a Library
Take a trip to your local library for stories, quiet time, and new adventures. It’s a brilliant, budget-friendly way to build a love of books and learning.
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Ride a Bike
Head outside for a cycle! Whether on a balance bike, stabilisers, or full-sized wheels, bike riding boosts confidence, coordination, and independence.
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Play House
Whether it’s pretending to be parents, pets, or superheroes doing the washing up, playing house encourages role-play, empathy, and storytelling.
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Hopscotch
All you need is some chalk and a bit of pavement for this throwback favourite. Hopscotch builds balance, number recognition and plenty of giggles.
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LEGO Challenge
Set up creative build challenges for kids of all ages using LEGO or building blocks. Great for sparking imagination, problem-solving and fine motor skills.
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Baby Bubble Time
Blow bubbles gently and let babies watch, reach and pop them. It’s a calming, joyful activity that supports visual tracking, coordination and connection.
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Footprint Painting
A gentle, creative activity that lets babies explore colour and sensation by stamping their painted feet onto paper. A lovely keepsake and a sensory-rich experience.
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Start a Jigsaw Puzzle
Settle in for some quiet concentration with a jigsaw puzzle. Great for rainy days, teamwork, and developing patience and problem-solving skills.
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Draw a map
Encourage creativity and spatial thinking by helping your child draw a map—of a real place, a fantasy land, or even your own house.
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Rolling Ball Game
A simple game of rolling a soft ball back and forth can build early coordination, attention and connection — perfect for babies and toddlers.