Weekly blog and posts

If your child is worried about being away from home, share the book The Invisible String, which explains that being apart from our loved...

Yoga is a great way to exercise, and this creative story from instructor Charlene Lim is sure to inspire kids and adults alike. Read the...

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...

Try these simple relaxation and mindfulness activities together and help your child learn to calm down when they feel stressed or anxious.

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...

Videos that get younger children up and dancing with CBeebies presenters.

Change4Life and Disney have teamed to bring you new Shake Up games inspired by Disney and Pixar's Toy Story 4 and Incredibles 2, and...

Have fun with Lucy, following the story and moving around. Click here to open the link

If your child has a bit of competitive spirit, try using a stopwatch and time them running the length of the garden – they'll be keen to...

Simply turning on some music and dancing with your kids is a lovely way to spend an afternoon. Have a competition for the craziest dance...

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 short animated film tells the story of a tiny caterpillar who eats and eats…and eats his way through the week. Enjoy.

read by Fraser. A favourite story by Julia Donaldson.

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,...

Split up by age group below, you will be able to access free reading and writing resources, audiobooks, videos, competitions and reading...

‘Word Aware’ is an whole school approach for developing children’s vocabulary. The Barn might be closed but you can still have fun...

A different bedtime story read each night by well known personalities. Such fun!

The app has been designed to give confidence to parents and carers that kids are watching suitable shows - with content curated from...

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