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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.
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!
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.
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.
DIY – Dinosaur Fossils!
Great learning craft for your future Paleontologist.
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).
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.
DIY Water Blob
As soon as the weather started to heat up I knew we needed to try one of these ‘Water Blobs’!
DIY – Wooden Popsicle Stick bangles
A fun bejeweled activity for kids to create their own bangles.
Free printable science party game
Classic party game - for the science party theme - Pin the goggles on the scientist. Download our free printable game.
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?
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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