Activities

Why do children connect so strongly with characters? We look at what Disney gets right, why a great character is much more than a mascot, and how organisations can use characters to turn activities, learning and experiences into something children want to follow, and remember.

What happens to a child’s engagement once they leave? We look at how the Happy Meal mastered the art of the take-home experience - and why the best resources don’t just go home with children, they keep them playing, learning, sharing and remembering.

Come behind the scenes at The Wonder Company for a little Show & Tell. We’re sharing a sneak peek at some of the products we create - and showing what’s possible when you want to genuinely engage children.

Children and young people don’t always tell us what’s really going on. Loneliness, low confidence, peer pressure, comparison and stress can all affect whether they join in, make friends or even walk through the door. We explore five hidden challenges — and the simple ways holiday programmes can help.

Activity books do more than keep children busy. Discover how puzzles, games and creative challenges can help children build confidence, curiosity and problem-solving skills all summer long.

6 FREE printable activity placemats that encourage colouring, creativity, conversation and curiosity - wherever your adventures take you.

Discover why Food Explorers Quest has become one of The Wonder Company’s best-selling nutrition resources — and how our FREE plantable pencil offer is helping children engage with healthy eating, wellbeing and sustainability in a fun, memorable way. Perfect for schools, HAF programmes and holiday clubs.

Discover 50 practical ways to boost engagement in holiday clubs with creative activities, wellbeing ideas, team games and low-cost inspiration for HAF providers and activity leaders.

Getting children active shouldn’t feel like a challenge. But for many families, schools, and providers - it is. Between screens, limited time, and the pressure to keep children engaged, finding simple, meaningful ways to encourage movement can feel overwhelming. That’s exactly why we created Outdoor Summer Fun.

One of the most powerful things about activity books is what happens after the club finishes for the day.

Matt Weston made sporting history this week. Winning Team GB’s first ever men’s Olympic gold medal in skeleton, he didn’t just stand on the podium — he set a track record in all four runs. It was a dominant performance. But his story didn’t start on an ice track.

This guide is packed with practical tips you can use right away — especially if you’re new to running sessions or stepping into a busy club for the first time. Think of it as a friendly bit of backup: a handful of ideas, reminders, and confidence-boosters to help you bring out the best in every child, no matter the weather.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.