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A rainy-day drawing table without the big clean-up
Set up an inviting drawing table with a small choice of materials, space for different ages and a clean-up children can help finish.
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Build a cardboard town that keeps growing
Build an expandable cardboard town with a simple street plan, movable buildings and space for children of different ages to add their own ideas.
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A library book picnic on the living-room floor
Turn a handful of library books into a cosy floor picnic, with room for shared stories, independent browsing and an easy return-to-library routine.
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Make a puppet show with paper bags
Make paper-bag puppets and a short home performance with simple character choices, a manageable stage and roles for children who prefer backstage jobs.
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Five-minute games for the gap before dinner
Fill the short wait before dinner with quick spoken and movement games that need little preparation and can stop when the meal is ready.
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A nature colour hunt close to home
Take a short colour hunt near home using things you can see rather than collect, with simple ways to include younger children and different routes.
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Make your own picture treasure hunt
Create a picture treasure hunt with clear indoor clues, manageable hiding places and a finish that works for readers and children who follow images.
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A kitchen-band afternoon with everyday objects
Put together a small kitchen band using suitable everyday objects, then try rhythms, quiet sounds and turn-taking without emptying every cupboard.
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Turn a cardboard box into a pretend shop
Turn one cardboard box into a pretend shop with a small stock list, simple customer roles and a counter that can be packed away after play.
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A simple watercolour session for different ages
Share a manageable watercolour session across different ages using a small palette, separate water pots and prompts that allow different results.
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Build a block bridge and test your ideas
Build and adjust a block bridge with a clear gap, suitable toy loads and simple observations that help children compare their own ideas.
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Make a small-world scene with toy animals
Create a small toy-animal landscape with a clear boundary, a few useful habitats and space for children to arrange, narrate or change the scene.
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