Finding fresh ideas to keep children entertained can be a challenge, especially when you want something creative, calm and screen-free. The Doodle & Dream books are full of inspiration for exactly that. Here are ten fun activity ideas drawn from the spirit of the series that will keep little hands busy and minds happy.
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Design your dream animal. Encourage children to draw a creature that combines their favourite animals.
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Create a gratitude page. Have them draw three things they’re thankful for.
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Make a rainy day maze. Design a maze where the goal is to guide Jay’s umbrella to shelter.
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Pattern play. Fill a blank shape with repeated patterns and colours.
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Doodle your emotions. Draw faces that show different feelings and label them.
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Connect-the-dots story. Create your own dot-to-dot and write a short story to match.
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Mirror drawing. Draw one half of a picture and challenge your child to complete the other side.
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Make your own bookmark. Colour, cut and decorate it with a positive message.
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Nature inspiration. Collect leaves or flowers and sketch them.
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Dream big poster. Draw something they want to learn or achieve.
Each of these ideas helps children practise focus, creativity and positive thinking, just like the pages in Doodle & Dream.