![Galaxy All-Stars Cheerleading may produce Canberra's next crop of Olympic champions after the International Olympic ...](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/g/0/k/c/image.related.landscape.380x253.gtg0c9.png/1483564370924.jpg)
Worksheets
![Olympic medal Tally](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/q/k/v/3/b/image.related.landscape.300x200.gqktji.png/1470868144733.jpg)
Olympic medal tally
Stay up-to-date and record all the Aussie place-getters on our printable TEAM AUSTRALIA medal tally worksheet.
![Australian Team Nicknames worksheet](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/q/l/z/k/g/image.related.landscape.300x200.gqm01l.png/1470395870751.jpg)
Do you know your Olympic Australian team nicknames?
During the Olympics Games cheer on your favourite Aussie sporting team and know their team nickname with this fun printable activity.
![Meet Gekko, Catboy and Owlette.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/p/7/b/i/x/image.related.landscape.300x200.gp7bkg.png/1464842763765.jpg)
PJ Masks activity sheets
Printable worksheets and activities for fans of the new show, PJ Masks on Disney Jnr.
![Peppa Pig](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/o/8/o/u/6/image.related.landscape.300x200.go8ote.png/1461904893276.jpg)
Peppa Pig activity sheets
To celebrate the Peppa Pig special episode Around the World with Peppa which aired recently on ABC KIDS (ABC2) we have four fun preschool activity sheets to print - ready to have on hand for quiet play time.
![Funny Fruit](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/t/7/x/4/image.related.landscape.300x200.gnt7iw.png/1460435360950.jpg)
Fruit jokes for kids
Silly fun jokes for kids that you can sink your teeth into - all clean, all playground friendly jokes for kids.
![Just for laughs](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/k/f/t/3/f/image.related.landscape.300x200.gkfsbr.png/1459729422739.jpg)
School jokes for kids
Kids over the same old jokes? Or your 6 grader need some school time funnies for the end of school concert?
Seasons
![New Year's Eve Party Ideas](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/e/n/u/n/image.related.landscape.300x200.gsen9j.png/1482891312545.jpg)
15 Kid-Friendly New Year's Eve Party Ideas
How will you ring the New Year this year? If you are at home with children, there is nothing stopping you from having a grand New Year's Eve experience that they will never forget.
![Hot cross buns have appeared in some Woolworths stores the day after Christmas.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/e/j/g/7/image.related.landscape.300x200.gti4k4.png/1482968574837.jpg)
Hot cross buns hop onto Woolworths shelves one day after Christmas
No, you aren't dreaming: hot cross buns have started hopping onto supermarket shelves more than 100 days out from Easter.
![Recipients of unwanted Christmas presents are selling them on eBay.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/6/n/0/j/image.related.landscape.300x200.gthwzd.png/1482867617730.jpg)
The seven unwanted gifts of Christmas: What were they thinking?
Your relatives may have told you they "just loved" your Christmas gifts this year. But were they lying?
Parties
![New Yearâs Mexican Feasting Plate](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/6/g/n/j/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.gt6ie4.png/1482891081235.jpg)
New Year’s Mexican Feasting Plate
Make an impressive feasting plate for New Year's Eve.
![New Years Eve Fortune Cookies](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/6/g/m/v/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.gt6kd1.png/1482890993161.jpg)
New Year’s Eve Fortune Cookies
Serve these sparkly treats alongside dessert at your New Year's Eve party.
![Photo: MELT](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/1/k/d/t/image.related.landscape.120x80.gt1kbe.png/1481510029166.jpg)
![Sticky Caramel Pecan Rolls](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/6/g/n/r/image.related.landscape.120x80.gt6l4r.png/1481240988932.jpg)
![To drop, or not to drop?](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/t/0/p/0/i/image.related.landscape.120x80.gt0oxd.png/1480472348730.jpg)
![What child doesn't love a lolly bag?](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/v/g/a/d/image.related.landscape.120x80.gsvgdy.png/1479860908815.jpg)
Art and Craft
![Christmas Craft Ideas](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/a/u/2/1/image.related.landscape.300x200.gsatw1.png/1480907556486.jpg)
15 Easy Christmas Craft Ideas for Kids
Get the kids in the holiday spirit with these easy Christmas craft ideas.
![Handmade by TasarimTakarim - Etsy](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/z/t/r/4/image.related.landscape.300x200.gsztkt.png/1480386554648.jpg)
So proud of your children's artwork that you want to wear it? Now you can
When your child brings home a particularly heart-melting piece of artwork, it usually goes straight to the poolroom. Okay the fridge.
![Kristen Cummings makes artwork from jelly beans.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/f/6/u/v/image.related.landscape.300x200.gsf6vi.png/1477970176817.jpg)
Can you guess what this artwork is made from?
If you're puzzling over what this artwork could be made from, then you're not alone.
![PACMAN - Estefi Machado](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/c/9/g/b/image.related.landscape.300x200.gsc4jb.png/1477546163352.jpg)
This mum makes cardboard creations so cool, you'll want to try them yourself
Well crafty people, this sure ups the ante just a little bit.
![Little Dom and his dad are the ultimate arty duo.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/a/r/k/m/image.related.landscape.300x200.gsarip.png/1477453479512.jpg)
This dad has made genius reproductions of his son's art
This dad turns his son's drawings into life-like pictures that are more than just a little odd and totally, utterly fascinating to look at.
![Cereal box Monster Faces. Find the tutorial here.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/8/x/p/t/image.related.landscape.300x200.gs8wdw.png/1477273723564.jpg)
15 craft projects you can make out of cereal boxes
Chances are that cereal is a staple in your family for breakfast, but what happens to the box when the cereal is gone?
Games
![The good old sprinkler is still just as fun as we remember.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/x/c/p/8/image.related.landscape.300x200.gsxcgf.png/1480034082849.jpg)
Ideas for hours of fun over Christmas and the holidays
Summer holidays are a child's idea of bliss. With long, hot, unscheduled days as far ahead as they can see, the options for fun are endless.
![Outside is where the muddy magic happens](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/s/r/b/x/y/image.related.landscape.300x200.gsrbzo.png/1479347125290.jpg)
Top tips for outdoor play with the little ones
Here are some tips for getting the kids outside (without hearing too much complaining about being out there).
![Karyn Tripp shows you how to make learning the periodic table fun for kids.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/f/u/g/z/image.related.landscape.300x200.grfu61.png/1473814454779.jpg)
Mum turns periodic table into a game of Battleship
When one mother found herself in need of a way to teach her children the periodic table, she came up with the best invention of all - turning that task into a game.
Colouring-in Sheets
![Download and print Ice Age colouring in sheets](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/r/x/c/0/v/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.grxap4.png/1476313627959.jpg)
Ice Age Collision Course colouring in pages
Follow the friends of Ice Age Collision Course in their 5th movie in the franchilse with these 4 colouring in pages.
![Colouring printable](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/g/u/w/2/image.related.wideLandscape.460x259.gngulj.png/1457673910888.jpg)
Mindfulness sailing ship colouring page
Kids need something to wind them down these school holidays? Print out this intricate sailing ship design mindfulness colouring in printable, grab the colouring pencils, and enjoy the peace.
![Circles](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/g/u/2/v/image.related.landscape.120x80.gnfnef.png/1457673482564.jpg)
![Dragon](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/n/g/u/7/z/image.related.landscape.120x80.gngu6y.png/1457673406538.jpg)
![ICE AGE LIVE! A Mammoth Adventure is coming to Australia in March and April 2016.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/s/g/m/n/image.related.landscape.120x80.gmsgoj.png/1455242593735.jpg)
![Love doodles colouring in printable.](/web/20170106064246im_/http://www.essentialkids.com.au/content/dam/images/g/m/8/s/h/a/image.related.landscape.120x80.gm8yqs.png/1453170124322.jpg)