Weekly blog and posts

Hungry Little Minds is a three-year campaign launched by the Department for Education to encourage parents to engage in activities that...

The BBC Good Food website has some fun ways to keep the kids occupied at home, including baking (with and without flour!) and some easy...

Ice blocks are perfect for experimenting with colour. Create your own: Freeze water in containers and remove the next day. Provide...

Exploring the outdoors is a natural way for children to connect with the world around them. Collect some nature and allow children to...

Whether you're searching for Pokémon, some fake gold coins or just pieces of cut out paper, a treasure hunt is good fun. Spread your...

This cheap and easy craft transforms an old cereal box into a puppet theatre – with free printable characters for you to print and colour...

You will need: 8 tbsp plain flour 2 tbsp table salt 60ml warm water food colouring 1 tbsp vegetable oil Method 1. Mix the flour and salt...

This looks easy and so very colourful! Click on the link to see how it is done

What you will need: A bucket/bowl of of water Paint brushes/rollers - any size will do! A fence, concrete outdoor area, brick wall,...

Create an arty bracelet to wear or give to a friend! Might be more suitable for older children. Click to open link to Tate website

Create fantastic splats and splashes of paint inspired by artist Damien Hirst. Click to open link to Tate website

Create an individual drip painting which is also delicious to eat! Click to open link to Tate website

Have fun making marbled paper using shaving foam and ink or paint to create wonderful swirly patterns in the abstract style of German...