Activities

Fun, educational and inspirational activities to keep kids, teens and even parents entertained while you're at home.

The International Space Station at Christmas and how to look out for it

You can see the ISS with the naked eye! And at Xmas it feels ever more like a celestial wonder - a wandering star! Here's what happens on the ISS at Xmas and how you can see it.

Arts and crafts for children

Rob Biddulph: How to help your child draw a fun Christmas character
Author and Illustrator Rob Biddulph gives a step by step drawing guide to parents that they can use with their kids to make Xmas gifts and cards or just for fun.
Fun and festive Christmas craft activities to try with your kids at home
9 indoor craft activities to do with kids on rainy days
How to build a beetle bucket for your garden
Upcycling at home: ideas to get crafty with your kids
Fun ideas to bring more colour into your family's everyday life

Activities to get kids moving

JB Gill’s tips on getting children out for a walk
Farmer and JLS star JB Gill tells us his top tips for getting his children outside and on a walk.
Fun games to help children with SEND get active at home
Get active with Manchester United
Six ways to get your kids active and keep learning at home
Get active with Southampton F.C.
Connect with nature as a family with this fun treasure hunt!

Activities that explore creativity

How to create a comic
Produced in partnership with Beano and offering primary pupils expert tips and advice on comic creation.
Attribution
KS2 • Ages 7-11
Basic Art and Design Techniques
Attribution
KS1/KS2 • Ages 5-11
Rob Biddulph's five tips to help you confidently draw with your kids
Get Creative
A series of short films for primary schools exploring creativity in real world situations and inspiring creativity in your classroom.
Attribution
KS2 • Ages 7-11
Design Challenge
Six teams of children from schools around the country tackle some difficult design challenges, with help from three talented young engineers.
Attribution
KS2 • Ages 7-11
The Superpower of Looking
Presenters look afresh at well-known works of art and explore how they use the skill of looking in their own lives and careers.
Attribution
KS2 • Ages 7-11
Make a pinball machine at home
Creating a comic book - tips to help your child get started