Free Coloring Pages for Kids

Free Coloring Pages for Kids



We have just started a major revamp and update of Activity Village's coloring page links - and have begun to add many new great coloring pages for your kids to enjoy!



Remember, if you come across any particularly good coloring pages which you think other visitors might enjoy, please let us know so we can add the link.



It seems that lots of people are looking for Kim Possible coloring pages and we have only found a few! If you have come across any good ones please get in touch ...



And would the lady who wrote to me to tell me about her sweet angel coloring pages please contact me again? I wanted to link to her site but lost the details :(

How to play conkers

How to play conkers



"In an age where children spend a huge percentage of their free time playing with expensive computer games, it's nice to know that some old-fashioned games are still being played outdoors and cost absolutely nothing."

Fizzy Sherbet - A Sweet Science Lesson For Your Kids

Fizzy Sherbet - A Sweet Science Lesson For Your Kids!



"Fizzy sherbet in a paper bag with a strawberry lollipop was probably my favorite treat as a child, but I never knew what was in the sherbet and why it sparkled and tingled on my tongue! Try making some with your kids and enjoy a mini science lesson in the process ..."

Watch What You Say

Watch What You Say



"The young mother's words to her small children echoed in my head for several days. While I realized she was probably warning them to not do something against her wishes or something that could harm them, I can't help but wonder about the effects that a situation like that, heard over and over for a period of years, will have on their lives and their ability to realize their potential..."

Halloween for Kids

Halloween for Kids



There is no doubt that Halloween is one of the most popular children's holidays - and Activity Village has a huge collection of Halloween activities to help you celebrate it!



As I type this there are 65 days to go until Halloween, which gives you plenty of time to make sure that your decorations, party and costumes are extra-special this year!

Grandparents Day at Activity Village

Grandparents Day at Activity Village

Grandparents Day is coming up soon! Celebrated on 11th September in the US, it is a good excuse to get the kids to think about, and spoil, their grandparents for a change! We have updated our Grandparents Day page so that you can find Grandparents Day coloring, crafts, printables and more!

Autumn Jigsaws

Autumn Jigsaws



Although we would like it stay summer forever, we have reluctantly started looking at Autumn's offerings on Activity Village and added a page of fun downloadable autumn jigsaws for you to enjoy with your children. We have two cute scarecrows, a squirrel, and some autumn leaves (with a surprise in them!).

Free Worksheets for Beginner Readers

Free Worksheets



Is your child learning to read? Have a look at these free posters, worksheets and flashcards for letter and number recognition, early reading, and letter formation.

Family recipes - new inspiration every day!

Family Recipes



New on the Family Recipes page today is SLIME! We have two slime recipes and a recipe for silly putty too - great fun for a rainy afternoon or a hands-on "science" experiment in the kitchen.

Back to School

Back to School



We've done a major update of the Back To School pages today, adding some new articles, Back to School word searches and a crossword, and some sweet Back to School cards to print. We have also updated our Back to School links.

Back to School - Goal Setting For Kids

Back to School - goal setting for kids



This excellent article starts out by warning us not to spend too much on meaningless "stuff" for the new school year, but I think its real value is in the second half, where the author gives some great ideas for helping kids to concentrate on what they want to achieve from school this academic year. While many of the ideas are clearly suggested for older kids, with a bit of adaption and explanation they would be an excellent way to get even the youngest children thinking about putting their best efforts into everything they do, planning ahead and so on.

Motherhood is a Perfect Adventure

Motherhood is a Perfect Adventure



Sometimes it is too easy to forget the joys of being a mother for the daily slog! This article reminds us of the wonder of parenthood and has some tips to help us appreciate our children for what they are.