Read books.

Do more reading at home, stock up on physical kids books or sign up online at your local library and download kids ebooks that can be read on computers, tablets and phones. You can can also purchase ebooks through Amazon. Hint, get kids hooked on a book series. If they read one, they’ll be more likely to want to read more.

Make recycled necklaces

This threading activity is great for hand/eye co-ordination and developing patience and persistence in young children. You can use anything you like to make the beads of your recycled necklace/bracelet. Cut up paper straw, old beads, pasta (this can be done together another time using food coloring and vinegar to dye the pasta), leaves, flowers, any other bits and pieces that can be made into a bead by adding a hole.

Learn a new language.

Have your kids ever wanted to learn a new language. Sign up for free for Duolingo and learn one of 30+ languages including French, Spanish, Italian using their mobile app or web page. Duolingo offers short bite- size lessons that make it fun for kids to learn.

The five learning outcomes

• Children have a strong sense of identity.
• Children are connected with and contribute to their world.
• Children have a strong sense of wellbeing.
• Children are confident and involved learners.
• Children are effective communicators.