Jon Burgerman is an artist and all-round funnyman. Keep an eye on his YouTube channel for regular videos showing how to recreate his trademark googly-eyed creatures, or tips on how to turn colourful blobs into your own characters.

The Scouts have some inspired indoor activity ideas (if we do say so ourselves) to help kids learn new skills and keep them entertained. 

Artist Pete Fowler has put together a collection of colouring in sheets which can be downloaded in print and digital form.  The mostly musical themed scenes include a creature playing an electric sax and an intergalactic music festival!

Illustrated kids’ magazine Anorak is going digital with its new Happy Downloads series. The free-to-download activity sheets feature a number of different creatures from both land and sea for your kids to bring to life, along with a sweets-themed word search.

The kids section of the National Geographic website has lots of informative content, quizzes and downloadable art and craft resources that will keep your kids occupied for hours on end.

Check out their YouTube channel too for educational videos that give an insight into the world around us.

Visit the Counter-Print website for downloadable colouring books, featuring pieces from artist including Jean Jullien and Hattie Stewart

Learn to draw with Ed Vere’s collection of video's.  

Try some easy science experiments with Big Bang Science

Find creative play activities to enjoy with your little ones on the Save the Children website, including den building and pom-pom making. 

Visit the We Be Kids website for free activities for you and your family to do together to boost your wellbeing. 

Find a range of fun activities to do at home, in your garden or outdoors on the Natural History Museum website.