.Mexican ColorinasColorinas is a traditional Mexican children’s game. It’s brilliantly portable and ideal to fill an afternoon on the beach.How to play• Dig a small hole in the ground and then draw a line about eight feet away. Each player will need a handful

Bird Nests And Foxes(or hedgehogs or meerkats, or any other egg-eating predators)Ages four and up, suitable for up to 30 players, allow about an hourReadyThe object of this hide-and-seek based game is for the nest makers to make a nest o the ground

or lounge – anywhere, as long as it’s OK to make a mess. Children love elaborate pretend games and repetition, but if they always have to tidy up, it can be hard to pick up the same game they discarded the previous day. Make a miniature theatre Scaled

The term mnemonic may sound a little perplexing but the idea behind it is simple. The word comes from the Greek mnemonikos meaning "of the mind" and a mnemonic is a simple tool to aid the memory - whether it takes the form of rhyme, catchphrase, spelling or acronym. Here are some...

Great design is at the heart of this business, with cherry-picked products from all over Europe, the Toyella collection undergoes a vigorous selection process to ensure an exciting offering.Flip Dolls £14.99Created by Dutch artist Villa Carton, this double-sided  doll is a nurse ...

. It is a very popular game, enjoyed by both children and adults. And it can go on and on and on...Get setYou will need at least five players, a blindfold and a water pistol (a wash-up liquid bottle with a nozzle on will do but it is harder for younger hands

brand of Britishness to Jubilee celebrations at a host of National Trust properties. As well as watching a brand new Wallace And Gromit adventure, children can take part in model-making with Aardman animators, play giant games, follow nature trails

To ensure everyone has fun when you're having a bit of rough-and-tumble play, be sure to put these rules into action – and remember (parents) that you are the bigger person in this game, so tone it down if you think there's any chance it might

Do you remember watching the Olympics as a child? For many parents sitting down together to enjoy the Games with your child is a thrilling experience, which can help you to bond as a family win, lose or draw.Now that the torch has been lit, the

record-breaking 8 gold medals at the 2004 Beijing Games?(a) Michael Phelps(b) Usain Bolt(C) Rebecca AdlingtonThe answersDon't miss...Our round-up of super sporty childrenswearSix top tips for sporting succes