Activities
Fun things to do and make with your little ones
Homemade Christmas crafts to give as gifts | toucanBox
It can be challenging to find the perfect Christmas gift. Get creative this festive season and give homemade crafts with a personal touch that everyone will love.
Christmas Cookie Gifts | toucanBox
This year try and make some sweet homemade gifts to give to family and friends. We’ve come up with some cute cookies, and a quick and easy gift wrapping.
24 Hot Chocolate Recipes for Advent | toucanBox
Count down to Christmas with a hot chocolate every day in December. We’ve come up with 24 kid-friendly recipes to make and enjoy at home. Plus some hot chocolate-inspired crafts.
The Big Draw Festival 2018 | toucanBox
A competition to design your own front cover, a special edition toucanBox mag, and everything you need to know about getting involved… it’s time for The Big Draw 2018.
Celebrate Grandparents’ Day | toucanBox
To celebrate Grandparents’ Day on the 1st October we’ve come up with five cracking activities for your kids to do with their grandmas and granddads.
5 crafty ways to help kids learn about money | toucanBox & RoosterMoney
toucanBox have teamed up with RoosterMoney to come up with 5 fantastic games and activities to encourage your children to learn more about money.
Butterflies and symmetry craft | toucanBox
Teach kids about the basics of symmetry with fun activities and maths games, plus a colourful, symmetrical butterfly craft you can easily make at home.
2 minute litter pick, 2 minute beach clean & take 3 for the sea projects | toucanBox
After talking about the best way for kids to get microvolunteering in their local area, the toucanBox team decided to do their own part.
Microvolunteering for kids | toucanBox
Microvolunteering is a great way to get your kids partaking in easy tasks that can benefit the community. Find out how to get involved in creative ways.
Things to do with the kids, near me | toucanBox
Here’s 20 incredible activities to do with your children near you, turning a dull day into a fantastic adventure. All low cost, with no planning needed.
Cardboard Artist Palette Craft | toucanBox
Grab some spare cardboard and make your own artist’s palette to get creative. Plus, pick up a few tips on how to paint like some of the greatest artists.
Top 3 Easter Crafts | toucanBox
Celebrate the long Easter weekend with lots of crafting, including a fantastic child-friendly chocolate recipe and a basket for the big Easter Egg Hunt.
Facts and crafts all about bees | toucanBox
Bees are an important part of our ecosystem. Learn some fascinating facts about our little buzzing friends and make your own cardboard honeycomb.
Mothers Day Homemade Gifts | toucanBox
Show your mum how much you love her with our favourite homemade gifts, from the perfect card to crafty gifts, all easy for little ones to make.
World Book Day Easy Costume Ideas | toucanBox
1st March is World Book Day. To come up with some quick, cheap costume ideas, we tapped our collective childhoods to visit our World Book Days of yore.
Native Americans Learn And Craft | toucanBox
Learn all about the fascinating culture and traditions of the Native Americans. Plus make your own tipi with just some cardboard, wool and chopsticks.
Valentine’s Day Cards To Make At Home | toucanBox
Love is in the air. Forget the roses, though. We think Valentine’s should be all about celebrating friendship and family. Print your own cute postcards.
Visiting Museums With Your Kids | toucanBox
If you’re visiting a museum over half-term you might need a few tips and tricks to keep the kids engaged, plus download your very own museum journal.
Pancake Day Recipe and Activities | toucanBox
Get creative this pancake day with some fun activities, a brilliant book to share and, of course, making your own yummy pancakes with our child-friendly recipe.
Cardboard Dinosaur Feet Craft | toucanBox
From our Cardboard Creations comes some real prehistoric fun. Make your own crafty, stomping dinosaur feet, and learn some fantastic dinosaur facts.
