6 Ideas to Try Right Now
Audiobook + Drawing
- 1Put on a children's audiobook.
- 2Give your child paper and crayons.
- 3Ask them to draw what they hear.
Interactive Storytelling
- 1Start telling a story about a character.
- 2Pause at key moments and ask your child to make the decision.
- 3Continue the story based on their choices!
Shadow Drawing
- 1Place a sheet of paper under a lamp.
- 2Line up small toys to cast shadows on the paper.
- 3Trace the outlines of the shadows and color them in.
Code a Paper Robot
- 1Write a list of 'robot commands': Move Forward, Turn Right, Pick Up, etc.
- 2Draw a simple maze on paper.
- 3Write the exact sequence of commands needed to get the robot through the maze.
This is computational thinking — the same skill behind real coding.
Design a Business: Lemonade Stand Plan
- 1Name your business and design a logo.
- 2List your product, price, and costs.
- 3Calculate: how many cups to sell to make a £5 profit?
Real maths with a purpose — far more engaging than worksheets.
Kitchen Chemistry: Slime
- 1Pour a full bottle of PVA glue into a bowl.
- 2Mix in 1 tsp baking soda.
- 3Add contact lens solution 1 tbsp at a time, kneading until it comes together.
