electric car. And what’s the biggest? The Airbus Giant jumbo? Name all the different methods of transporting humans you can think of, starting from the teensiest. Adapted from 52 fun things to do on the plane by Lynn GordonMore travel tips and advice from

. The one of the most cloth strips wins the game.Soaking Snakes Set up a number of sprinklers between a start and finish line and get the children to run from one end to the other without  getting sprayed. They can take turns to control the tap.Splash Cards

A playground classic for children of every generation, skipping games are active, fun and require little more than some rope or elastic, and a lively imagination. Here, author, Katie Hewett remembers the skipping games of her childhood:(Skipping was

it to the size you would eventually like your pinata to be. 2. Now the fun really starts by creating some sticky stuff to start decorating your pinata. Fill a bowl with flour and add water until you have a thick mixture, around the consistancy of wallpaper paste

or in teams. With three levels of difficulty, from rookie to champion, you can play to perfect your skills or try the fun Quick Play sessions. And, of course, there's the replay facility so you can admire your sporting prowess – or cringe at your ineptitude

the outer layers of leaves. See how far they can peel them and count how many you pull off. Make it a fun activity by seeing if a piece will stick to their nose, cheek or chin.Kiwi Fruit Make it fun to eat. Put it in an egg cup and slice the top off to eat

his bikes, scooters and cars before hosing them off. Let your child paint himself (or his friends or, if you’re game, you!) with finger or bath paints, then let him shower off in the sprinkler.Turn an inflatable paddling pool into an imaginary world

Commission are inviting families to join in with their fun-packed Forest Games. Taking place around the country, the Games will include a host of frivolous pursuits. Families are invited to follow a nature trail through the woods and engage in such challenges

and sticks. Find a bridge over a stream and dropping them in for a race under the bridge à la Pooh and Piglet. For ease of identification (and further fun), sails and decorations can be added.Egg tossThis game is played with raw eggs, so it’s a good idea

Tummy funEven a very young baby will enjoy looking at herself in a mirror. Putting one in front of her when she’s having “tummy time” will encourage her to practise raising her head – the beginnings of crawling.Hello you!Sit your baby on your lap