Things to do with kids at home

Devon activity book

Here’s a Devon-themed print-at-home activity book I have created to help out on wet days and during road trips. It costs just £5.50 and every copy downloaded helps me keep running this website.

Find out more about about the Devon activity book.

More printable activities for kids

I have pulled together some Devon-themed printable activities for kids including word searches and colouring sheets. Download, print and enjoy!

Learning resources from Devon attractions

Devon’s attractions and tourism organisations have been pulling out all the stops to offer families online fun and learning opportunities.

Here’s where you can find them:

• The National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth has virtual resources. Find out more on the NMA website.
• RAMM in Exeter has dedicated a huge area of its website to online games, craft activity ideas and learning resources linked to its museum collection.
• Check out Devon Wildlife Trust‘s wild learning hub for nature activities that you can do at home.
• The Box in Plymouth has published a series of challenges that are linked to the curriculum.

Have a go at our Devon quiz

I’ve put together a quiz about Devon’s people, places, food and history. Check out my facts about Devon for some hints or go straight to the quiz and try your luck.

You can answer the questions online or download it to try offline with your family and friends.

Bake some Devon treats

Nothing list the mood in our house quite like baking. Take a look at our collection of Devon recipes for inspiration.

Check out Devon webcams and virtual tours

Check out my post about Devon webcams and virtual tours around the county. You can Visit Devon attractions online and take interactive tours of one of its best known landmarks.

Do some art

Devon artist Becky Bettesworth has created some free prints for you to download a colour. Other colouring templates are available from artist Johanna Basford.

Get crafty 

I’m not the craftiest person and struggle with ideas myself. But when you are looking for things to do with kids at home this has to be pretty high up the list.

Here’s some websites that give you easy guides to creating amazing arts and crafts with kids:

• Rainy Day Mum – Cerys has loads of activities to do with kids indoors and in any outdoor space you might have
• Museum Mum – Vyki is sharing where you can find virtual museum tours
• Five Minute Mum – Daisy has lots of ideas for games to play with little kids
• Red Ted Art – Maggie shares easy crafts to do with children
• Mum in the Mad House – Jen has so many ideas for things to do with kids of all ages on her blog
• Twins, Tantrums and Cold Coffee – Helen is very much like me when it comes to crafts. She has pulled together lots of easy craft ideas for parents who hate crafting!

Virtual travel

If you’re getting travel withdrawal symptoms then take a look at this round up of virtual getaways and days out.

Lonely Planet has shared virtual tours of world wonders, museums and national parks. And I love the National Geographic Kids website for quizzes, games, videos and activities inspire by places and animals from around the world.

What activities will you be doing with your kids at home in Devon?