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DIY Easter Chick Card

Posted by Happy Active Kids on Apr 01, 2025

My boys love making greeting and holiday cards for family and friends. With Easter just a few weeks away, my boys were very eager to make some DIY Easter Chick Cards. It is a fun and practical way for children to practise their writing and there is something so special about receiving a lovingly made greeting card.

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DIY Spiderweb

Posted by Happy Active Kids on Oct 01, 2024

This DIY Spiderweb Halloween craft provided many learning opportunities around nature, different cultures and history. The boys also learnt about Halloween symbols and how black is a traditional Halloween colour. A brilliant recycled craft because we got to use up our egg carton collection, this craft also provides a great fine motor skill workout with the painting, gluing, working with pipe cleaners and yarn weaving.

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10 Fun & Simple Ways to Decorate and Personalise a Wooden Kids Cubby House

Posted by Happy Active Kids on Jul 24, 2024

A wooden cubby house is a great play space for kids, but it can also be decorated and personalised to make it even more special. Here are 10 fun and simple ways to do just that.

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DIY Easter Bunny Pencil Holders

Posted by Happy Active Kids on Mar 18, 2024

These DIY Easter bunny pencil holders are fun to make and a really quick craft to tackle. It involves mainly paper cutting and gluing which is a brilliant fine motor activity that children enjoy. A great way to encourage discussions around recycling and repurposing, too!

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Why are sandpits so great for kids learning & development?

Posted by Happy Active Kids on Mar 03, 2023

Sandpits have been a staple in backyards for generations, providing kids with a fun and educational environment to play and learn. But did you know that sandpits offer numerous benefits for kids and families? Physical Development Playing in sandpits helps kids to develop their fine motor skills and coordination. Digging, pouring, and sifting sand all require dexterity and hand-eye coordination, which helps kids to develop these important skills. In addition, climbing in and out of the sandpit, and playing games like tag, can help to improve gross motor skills and overall physical fitness. Sensory Development Sand provides a...