Shuriken/Ninja Star Origami

DIY Ninja Star

This is one of the classic origami many of the kids before the computer era enjoyed making. I remembered this while watching Ninja Assassin on the television the other day. It’s easy and fun to throw around which we could teach kids and let them play with. What you’ll need: 2 pieces Square Construction Paper for one […]

Outdoor Playhouses to Inspire a Child’s Imagination!

Outdoor Playhouse Design

The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge, but imagination”  –  Albert Einstein It’s every child’s dream to have their own little space to play and create their own world. Their imagination runs wild as they build, form, mold and imagine everything they want! Playhouses can be as simple as a cardboard carton or two or […]

Is this the future we want for our children?

It's a Plastic World

At Ideas24 we believe that every one of us can make a profound difference… you, him, her, me! If you and I pick up just one piece of plastic per day, over the next 25 years that’s 18,262 pieces that will be recycled rather than left to kill our wildlife and maybe – just maybe, us. […]

DIY Glow in the Dark Jar

Glow in the dark jars

Your kids will surely love this very easy project. A glowing jar would be nice especially once you have turned off their lights for bedtime. It’s also great to put them in the patio or garden. The kids can do this themselves with your guidance. Just make sure they are wearing clothes you wouldn’t mind […]

18 Creative Paper Roll Activities for Kids

Paper Roll Ideas

One of the nicest things about being a kid is that it doesn’t take much to make you happy. Give them anything that has their favourites in it, they are happy.  Give them anything to play with, they are happy. It’s always nice to see kids’ eyes light up with the simplest of things, as if they have […]

18 Bracelet Ideas to Make with Your Kids

Bracelet Ideas for Kids

Bracelets are one of the first accessories you could let your kids wear. They are cute colourful accessories which are safer than necklaces. But we believe that they can be more than an accessory – think about the “friendship bracelets” we had as kids.  Because of that, bracelet making serves as a good activity to do […]

DIY Constellation Jar Lamp

DIY Constellation Jar Lamp

One of the things that never fails to give us feelings of awe and relaxation are the stars at night. Kids’ eyes always light up everytime they see stars and they often visibly calm down. Which is why a constellation lighting in your kids’ bedroom would be a great idea to help them to get to […]

10 Sandpit Ideas for Your Home

Sandpit Boat

Outdoor play is very important for your kids’ early years. It’s not just about fun. It is the best way in achieving developmental tasks children must learn. They need to learn to go out there, take risks (yes – take risks) and explore. They need to develop motor and social skills. It’s the only way […]

How to Modify Broken Crayons – 3 Fun Steps

Recycle Crayons

When you have a toddler who loves to color, the life cycle of crayons can be a bit short – and your own life tends to be a repetition of the previous day. You wake up, open a new box of crayons, watch your kid break them all, and then repeat everything all over again […]

Chore Board Ideas

Chore Board Ideas for Kids

One of the most stressful things about being a mother is having to keep the whole house clean and organized. Mothers with young kids experience this frustration the most because by the time they clean one part of the house, their children have successfully made another mess in another part of the house. Implementing rules is […]