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Balloon Whack

10 – 15 mins Gross motor, hand eye coordination Minimal mess Easy! Need an affordable, quick activity that will keep your little ones busy? This balloon whack experience is super easy- with just some string and some balloons you can create a whole lot of fun that will keep your little ones active and engaged. …

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Balloon Rocket

5 – 15 mins Fine motor, science concepts Mess free Easy This balloon rocket is a super fun, super simple science experiment for everyone to enjoy. Minimal resources required, easy to set up, quick to conduct and an array of learning opportunities to be had.  Your children will engage in many scientific concepts such as prediction, …

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Nerf target

5 – 15 mins Active, fine motor, numeracy concepts Minimal mess Easy Here’s a super simple game that can be whipped in in minimal time and keep those active children busy, entertained and engaged.  Made from basic recycled materials, you can create this great adaptable game that children both young and old will enjoy. Keep …

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Line leaps

10 – 20 mins Gross motor, measurement Mess free Easy! If you have kids that have a ridiculous amount of energy that needs to be channelled- than this is the activity for you! Super easy, mess free and can be varied in so many ways for different ages groups. All you need is a large …

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Tape towers

10 – 20 mins mathematical concepts, fine motor, creative Minimal mess Tape towers require little effort, a few resources, but an abundance of play and learning opportunities.  In this activity your child will problem solve, predict, use trial and error, challenge themselves, use creativity, engage with fine motor skills and be exposed to many mathematical …

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Rock painting- hide and seek

15 – 25 mins Fine motor, hand-eye coordination, creative, children develop a sense of belonging, community participation Minimal mess Rock paintings are a simple art experience for children and adults alike and so much fun! There is no right or wrong, just room for pure creative expression. Collect rocks when you are out and about, …

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Chalk-it-up Obstacle course

5 – 20 mins Gross motor, literacy, numeracy, visual motor perception Minimal mess Easy! This DIY obstacle course is beyond simple and will be sure to get your children active and engaged in fun, play based learning. All you need is some chalk and pavement and away you go! This play based activity not only …

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