Creative Activities for Kids and Families
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The Snow Queen
New International Encounter (NIE), Cambridge Junction and Tobacco Factory Theatres present a brand new family adventure this Christmas, straight into your living room!
5 - 10 years -
FREE
The History of The Tide Mill
Woodbridge Tide Mill Living MuseumThis activity covers the history of The Tide Mill in Woodbridge, Suffolk. Children will learn about the Woodbridge Tide Mill and its chronology. The resource takes you through key events in the Mill&r...
7 - 12 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
North Yorkshire Together Digital Programme
North Yorkshire Together is a new project, to help communities across the county navigate the ongoing difficulties of the Coronavirus pandemic. We’ll be working alongside fellow county-wide char...
6 - 16 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Watercolour Dot Painting
This is a great painting activity that all the family can have a go at. It's great for those lacking in confidence - you're just painting dots. However, it's also a really good way to get to know wate...
1 - 16 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Watercolour Line Painting
This short video is an exercise in learning to let the brush do the work and discovering what effects are achievable when using watercolours. Often beginners will overwork watercolour paints and will ...
2 - 16 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Make your own Victorian Photographs
The AmeliaThe team at The Amelia give you fun ideas to help you stage your own Victorian inspired photographs!
4 - 16 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Little Robot
When you make Little Robot you’re seeing how flat shapes come together to make 3D shapes – a maths skill. There’s also counting, logic, and figuring out.
4 - 12 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Make a Rainbow Multiple
Create a rainbow multiple to put in your window and make people smile.
4 - 12 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Puppets, Movement and Singing with Lucrezia
CocoRioPuppets, Movement and Singing with Lucrezia.
0 - 15 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Create a Bat mobile with Liberty
CocoRioCreate a bat mobile with Liberty!
0 - 13 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Learn Spanish, Portuguese and the Harp with Celia
CocoRioCocoRio is a multilingual and creative child care company. We have recently introduced online offerings to support parents during this difficult time, matching you with AMAZING CREATIVE PROFESSIONALS!
0 - 10 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Playdough Rangoli
Make your own playdough and then use dried rice, pasta and lentils to create a beautiful Rangoli! Rangoli patterns come in all shapes and sizes but are often symmetrical, using designs taken from...
4 - 12 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
SITC Learning
Sculpture in the CityLooking for creative family arts activities to do at home? Sculpture in the City has launched a digital learning programme! SITC Learning features art and architecture-based activities for children an...
10 - 14 years -
FREE
Mrs Scrooge: 12 Tiny Plays
Mrs Scrooge is miserable and it’s up to the children to try and cheer her up!
4 - 9 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
12 Tiny Plays
This December we present to you our unique 12 Tiny Plays! We have asked some of the best contemporary playwrights around to write 12 short, fun FESTIVE play scripts for YOU to act out together a...
2 - 10 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
The Panto-logues: 12 Tiny Plays
Let’s go to the Panto! Let’s See Beauty and The Beast! But what if you also got to meet the people who make the whole panto experience happen? Run the lights from the tech box, hear how th...
2 - 10 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Train Wheels Experiment
Chesterfield MuseumDid you know Chesterfield used to have three railway stations? Have a go at this experiment which explores how train wheels stay on the track.
4 - 16 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Bridge Building Activity
Chesterfield MuseumCan you create a bridge from Knex strong enough to hold a bag of sugar? Research different structures, create a design brief and build and test your bridge.
4 - 16 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Create your own Crooked Spire
Chesterfield MuseumLet your imagination run wild and create your own model of the Chesterfield Parish Church Spire with Lego, salt dough, cardboard, polystyrene or whatever you have to hand.
4 - 16 yearsAge Friendly -
FREE
Boat Building Challenge
Chesterfield MuseumChallenge your family and see who can build the strongest tinfoil boat. Think about shape, size, buoyancy and have lots of fun testing your boats to see if they float or sink!
4 - 16 yearsAge Friendly