Welcome to The Week Junior activities page! We’ve compiled some fun experiments and exciting activities you can do at home, to help keep children exploring, learning and creating. We’d love to see your creations – please tag us on Instagram @theweekjunior or email your pictures to hello@theweekjunior.co.uk.
Below is just a selection of the activities and learning resources that we put into our magazine each week. Why not try 6 FREE issues of The Week Junior - delivered to your door every week it's the perfect way to keep them learning in a fun and informative way.
Create your own rainbow cover
Download The Week Junior's cover, print it out and decorate it however you like.
Make a den
Have fun making a den inside. We've got some top tips to help you make your den as cosy and cool as possible.
Make story dice
You'll never struggle to think up a story with one of these easy-to-make story dice. Throw and off you go on a magical imaginary adventure...
Create a collage self-portrait
Now's your time to make a self-portrait with pictures and words that sum you up. This is about reflecting your personality, rather than what you look like.
Become a spy
It's time to dress up in disguise, dust for fingerprints and create coded messages. Here's your guide to becoming a top detective.
Draw an acromantula
Try your hand at drawing the giant spider from Harry Potter with step-by-step instructions from legendary illustrator Levi Pinfold.
Build bottle skittles
See who can get the first single strike with this easy-to-create game.
Make a harmonica
Build yourself a brilliant harmonica with a few everyday objects, and start playing some of your favourite tunes.
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Create your own marble game
This fantastically fun game will have you hanging off the edge of your seat.
Draw Harry Potter's Patronus
Learn how to draw Harry Potter's Patronus with step-by-step instructions from Harry Potter illustrator Levi Pinfold.
Create a magical world
Children's Laureate Cressida Cowell has some handy tips on how you can create your own magical world.
Learn how to tell a story
Discover how to wow your friends with amazing tales with our how to tell a story guide.
Write letters to care homes
Help lift the spirits of people in care homes at a time when they cannot have visitors and may feel isolated.
Donate to food banks
Food banks give food and other household goods to people who are finding it hard to buy enough for themselves.
VE Day activities
Make paper bunting and carrot cake in celebration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. (C) Rex Shutterstock.
Know someone that loves science and nature? Check out The Week Junior Science and Nature magazines FREE content hub and help them bring the world of science, technology, engineering and maths to life - even while they're at home! There are lots of exciting activities to ignite curiosities and mind-blowing ideas to keep children exploring.