Guides: youth football, screen-free play and Christmas
Guides for grassroots football coaches and families: U7 and U9 sessions, player goals, screen-free ideas, Advent, Christmas games and word searches for seniors.
Football
U7 Football Session Plan: 1 Hour, 6 Games, 3v3 Finish
A U7 football session plan for 5 and 6-year-olds: a one-hour outline, 6 fun games with set-up and timings, a 3v3 finish like match day and a season plan.
Read the guide →U9 Football Drills: 8 Fun Games for 5v5 (U8-U9)
U9 football drills for 7 and 8-year-olds: 8 fun games for dribbling, passing, shooting and 1v1s, a sample session and the 2026-27 5v5 rules in brief.
Read the guide →Personal Goals for Football Players: 25 Examples
Personal goals for football players, with 25 examples by age and position: how to write a goal the player controls, track it after each match and review it.
Read the guide →Football Warm-Up Games for Kids: 8 Fun Games by Age
Football warm-up games for kids, sorted by age: 8 fun games with a ball for U6 to U13, a 10 to 15 minute pre-match routine and the mistakes to avoid.
Read the guide →Football Gifts for Kids: 20 Ideas by Age, 5 to 17
Football gifts for kids by age, from 5 to 17: 20 ideas, the right ball size for each age group, stocking fillers, a thank-you for the coach and what to avoid.
Read the guide →FA 3v3 Rules for Under-7s: Pitch, Goals and Match Day
FA 3v3 rules for under-7s from 2026-27: pitch and goal sizes, no keepers or subs, game length, restarts, and how to run a carousel match day as a coach.
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Kids & family
Car Journey Games for Kids: 25 Screen-Free Ideas
25 car journey games for kids with no screens and almost no kit: spotting games, word games, pencil games and quiet ones, plus an hour-by-hour plan.
Read the guide →Screen-Free Activities for Kids: 60 Ideas for Ages 7-12
60 screen-free activities for kids aged 7 to 12, sorted by time and energy: quick games, creative projects, puzzles, active indoor games and ideas for outside.
Read the guide →What to Do When Your Child Says They're Bored
What to do when your child says they're bored: a four-step response that avoids arguments, how to make a boredom jar together and ideas that break the routine.
Read the guide →Non-Chocolate Advent Calendar Ideas for Kids: 50 Fillers
Non-chocolate Advent calendar ideas for kids: 50 fillers, from free vouchers and riddles to small treats that get used and activity days, plus 5 DIY containers.
Read the guide →Kindness Advent Calendar: 24 Acts of Kindness for Kids
Kindness Advent calendar ideas for kids: 24 small acts of kindness for December, at home, for neighbours and for animals, plus how to run one with a class.
Read the guide →Things to Do With Kids Over the Christmas Holidays
30 things to do with kids over the Christmas holidays: free winter outings, rainy-day ideas and projects that last several days, with a simple two-week plan.
Read the guide →Advent Calendar Activity Ideas: 40 for the Family
40 Advent calendar activity ideas for families: crafts, baking, games, outings and acts of kindness, planned around school nights and weekends, with ages.
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Group games
Christmas Treasure Hunt Clues for Kids: 20 Rhymes
20 rhyming Christmas treasure hunt clues for kids to hide around the house, with how to set up the trail, harder codes for older children and treasure ideas.
Read the guide →Christmas Day Bingo: Rules and 40 Square Ideas
Christmas Day bingo for the whole family: the rules, how to make cards for kids and grown-ups, and 40 square ideas that really happen, from presents to pudding.
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Seniors & relaxation
Word Search Books for Seniors: How to Choose One
How to choose word search books for seniors: letter and square size, contrast, word directions and themes, and whether to pick a book, a PDF or free grids.
Read the guide →Word Search Tips and Tricks: How to Find Words Faster
Word search tips and tricks: which directions words can run, 7 ways to find them faster, how to teach a beginner and when it's fair to peek at the answers.
Read the guide →How to Make a Word Search: a Step-by-Step Guide
How to make a word search by hand or in Google Docs: pick the words, draw a large-print grid, place them, fill the gaps and check, plus personalised gift ideas.
Read the guide →Coloured Pencils vs Markers for Adult Colouring
Coloured pencils or felt tips (markers) for adult colouring? A clear comparison, gel pens, the paper weight to print colouring pages on and a starter kit.
Read the guide →Funny Secret Santa Gifts for Colleagues: 15 Ideas
15 funny Secret Santa gifts for colleagues that won't offend anyone: cheap ideas for the office, a printable colouring kit, and simple rules for a calm draw.
Read the guide →Christmas Gifts for Elderly Parents: 25 Useful Ideas
25 useful Christmas gifts for elderly parents who say they need nothing: comfort, gifts for poor eyesight, things to keep busy, time together, care home ideas.
Read the guide →Christmas Activities for the Elderly: 12 Easy Ideas
12 easy Christmas activities for elderly relatives at home or in a care home: quizzes, simple crafts, baking, carols and memories, with tips for your visit.
Read the guide →Activities for Elderly People at Home: 20 Ideas
20 activities for elderly people at home, alone or with visitors: large print puzzles, hands-on hobbies, memories, short outings and tips for poor eyesight.
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