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Why did the chicken cross the road jokes for kids
Download and print this page of cross the road jokes for kids. These are classic corny dad jokes - the kind you see in christmas crackers - but are good clean jokes for kids.
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Printable Australia Day activities for kids
Still planning your Australia Day? Essential Kids have some free printable activities to keep the kids entertained on the day.
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How to grow your own Crystals
A good friend of mine shared this experimental craft with me a while back. It’s so easy and fun!
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Bottle Cap Bug Craft
Reuse what would normally go in the bin to make these cute little bugs. Don't forget to give them each a name.
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Woolies to release new series of collector cards
In good news for children addicted to the Aussie Animals collector cards earlier this year, Woolworths plans to release a special edition of ‘Baby Wildlife’ trading cards just in time for Christmas.
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DIY – Dinosaur Fossils!
Great learning craft for your future Paleontologist.
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DIY night light
These are so inexpensive and easy to make. Such an adorable addition to any child's bedroom (especially those who need a little comfort).
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Paging Fun Mums joins Essential Kids
We’ve partnered with Louise and Jenni from Paging Fun Mums, to bring you awesome craft activities that you can make in your own home – with every day items and ingredients.
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DIY Water Blob
As soon as the weather started to heat up I knew we needed to try one of these ‘Water Blobs’!
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DIY – Wooden Popsicle Stick bangles
A fun bejeweled activity for kids to create their own bangles.
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Free printable science party game
Classic party game - for the science party theme - Pin the goggles on the scientist. Download our free printable game.
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Start your Aussie animals collection
I used to collect. I collected stamps, I collected coins, I collected shells, erasers, sharpeners and other assorted stationery. Then there were the cards - footy cards with my favourite players. What is all this stuff worth now? Should I put the 80's eraser collection on eBay?
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2013 Federal Election Finger Puppets
Have fun introducing your kids to their first Federal Election experience with these printable finger puppets. Great idea for Election night!
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