Time at home is much more fun when it is shared. Whatever games and activities you dream up, they take on a whole new meaning when the whole family get involved. So whether it's the weekend, the holidays or that precious free hour at the end of a busy day, here are over 80 ideas for activities that will have everyone grinning from ear to ear.
If you've got energy to burn, this book contains sports and games ideas to exercise both mind and muscles. If it's new toys you want, there are all sorts of ingenious and inexpensive playthings to make within these pages. If you need ideas for indoor fun, there's lots to do when it's raining outside. And if you want to sneak a little education into playtime, you'll even find a few facts hidden among the fun.
Alison Maloney is a journalist and author whose books include
The Grannies' Book,
Things to Do With Mum and
Strictly Come Dancing: The Official Annual 2008. As well as a long stint on
The Sunday Post newspaper, she worked as a children's book editor for two years. Alison lives in Kent with her husband and two children.
Christopher Stevens is a television critic, author and journalist. He began working as a journalist in 1983 and currently holds the position of Daily Mail TV critic, writing daily reviews of the previous night's viewing from Monday to Friday.
He has written 6 books and is the father of two teenage boys.
David Woodroffe is an illustrator, map maker and paper engineer who has designed numerous models for both children’s and adult books. He studied technical illustration before setting up his own successful design company. His projects also include academic books and working with well-known international brands, designing artwork for their products. When not drawing, David enjoys photography and playing the guitar. He has no intention of retiring.