Every strong structure needs a solid base — and so does every children’s activity club. While fun and engagement are the first priorities, the real measure of a great holiday or enrichment programme is what it helps children build — in skills, confidence, and curiosity. At The Wonder Company, we believe every club, no matter its size or setting, should nurture five core foundations

Rainy days don’t have to dampen imagination. In fact, sometimes the best ideas appear when we’re tucked safely under cover, looking for new ways to bring a little sunshine inside.

In today’s world, children are growing up surrounded by constant noise — endless notifications, fast-moving feeds, and a digital environment designed to grab attention.

At first glance, the Cube Puzzle* looks like a quick spot-the-pattern challenge. But behind its playful design lies something more powerful: a way to build focus, visual reasoning, and problem-solving skills in children.

When children explore ideas, invent characters, or tackle challenges, they’re not only having fun but also building the foundations of resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing.

At The Wonder Company, we often think of ourselves as a cog in a bigger machine. Every organisation — whether a council, school, or charity — operates differently. Each has its own audiences, challenges, and goals. And just like in this week’s Wonder Weekly puzzle, finding the perfect match matters.

We’ve taken everything kids love — stories, puzzles, games, and challenges — and given it a bold, comic-style makeover. The result? ... Pages that leap to life, characters that jump off the paper, and adventures that feel like they’ve been ripped straight from a graphic novel.

After years of creating, designing, and distributing our activity packs from smaller spaces, we’re thrilled to announce we’ve moved into new offices that give us more room to grow, collaborate, and dream even bigger.

This summer, thousands of children across the country got stuck into our Food Explorer Quest activity books — learning, laughing, and playing their way to healthier habits.

Give a child a camera and something magical happens. They stop rushing, start looking, and begin to notice details that adults often miss — a raindrop balanced on a leaf, the way shadows stretch across the pavement, or the smile of a friend caught in a split second.

When we first gave out plantable pencils, they seemed like a fun little extra for children to take home. But what happened next surprised even us.

Behind every book, sticker, and sporting kit is a sourcing process that’s as thoughtful and intentional as the activities inside. So… how do we do it?

Let’s face it — talking to kids about healthy eating, movement, or even food waste isn’t always easy. That’s why we created Active...

This summer, over 5,000 children across Derbyshire will be getting their hands on something fruity, fun, and full of positive vibes — and we couldn’t be prouder to be part of it.

We’re excited to introduce something a little bit magical – the world’s only plantable pencil, now available as an add-on with our Active Healthy Happy magazine!

At The Wonder Company, we believe that healthy choices should be fun, engaging, and accessible for every child — especially during the holidays.

Helping Holiday Club Providers Engage Kids in Life-Changing Ways Food is more than fuel. It’s connection, culture, comfort—and for...

Why we created the WonderKit: a flexible, ready-to-go solution designed to enhance HAF programmes your way.

World Book Day is more than costumes, it’s about sparking a love for reading. The effort is worth it to bring stories to life!

Holiday clubs are full of sports, crafts, and exciting activities, but there’s one crucial area that often gets overlooked: nutrition.