5 New Year's Eve Party Games

Fun for all the family

How are you ringing in the new year? If you're celebrating at home with family and friends, then this week's blog post is for you. We've collected 5 super party games so everyone can join in the fun! Happy new year!

Gift Wrapping Ideas

8 Tips for Wrapping Presents

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Christmas is just two more sleeps away! Have you finished wrapping your presents yet? If not, don't panic, we've collected a few gift-wrapping techniques and tricks together to help you not only wrap 'em up quickly, but with style!

The History of Christmas Presents

8 Fun Facts About Festive Giving

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The joy of giving and receiving gifts at Christmas is an essential part of the celebration in modern society. But how long has it been this way? In this week's blog post, we find this out and more as we feature 8 fun facts about Christmas present history!

Christmas Felt Crafts

8 Festive Craft Projects

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With the Christmas countdown in full swing, we've found 8 creative and colourful Christmas craft projects for you to enjoy... all using felt! Have fun making lovely felt designs for decorations and gifts with this week's blog post.

10 Christmas Decoration Crafts

Make Your Own Festive Decor

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Now December is here, we're counting down the days until Christmas! Christmas decorations are being put up in homes throughout the world, so we've compiled a list of our favourite festive crafts from the web for you to add a creative touch to your decor!

Animal Friends from Around the World

10 Adorable Animal Friendships

Did you know that animals make friends too? Whether in the wild, at zoos, or as pets, animals - furry, feathered, and scaled - have surprised people the world over by making best friends with each other. This week we take a look at some of these unlikely friendships, in an inspiring selection that is sure to melt your heart!

How to Make a Telescope

Make Your Own Kids Telescope

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After the sensational Supermoon earlier this week, we're continuing our space theme here at JoJoFun with a salute to the Hubble Space Telescope, which is being retired in 2018. This week, we show you how to make your very own telescope with a few simple steps! Read on, fellow space explorers!

10 Supermoon Facts

All About November 14th's Awe-Inspiring Event

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Monday's Supermoon promises to be a spectacular event, with the moon appearing larger than it has in over 60 years! Will you be watching the skies on November 14th? In this week's blog post, we help you get ready for this awe-inspiring phenomenon with 10 Supermoon Facts!

Egg Box Crafts for Kids

8 Fun Projects Using Egg Boxes

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What do you do with your empty egg boxes? In this week's blog post, we've found 8 creative and fun ideas for kids to put those egg boxes to good use. Get the paints, glue, and scissors ready - we're getting crafty!

8 Halloween Pumpkin Ideas

Inspiration for Pumpkin Decorations

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We're now counting down to Halloween with just a few days to go! All around the world people are carving pumpkins and preparing for the frighteningly fun festivities. Haven't prepared a pumpkin yet? Not to worry, in this week's blog post we've collected our favourite Halloween pumpkin ideas from the web to inspire you!

10 Halloween Activities for Kids

Frightfully Fun Party Activities

With Halloween just over a week away, children and parents all across the UK are preparing costumes, sweets and party activities for the eerie evening's events. Here at JoJoFun we're no exception, as we're bringing lots of spooktacular entertainment to children's parties in London! To share the excitement, we've searched the web to find our favourite 10 Halloween Activities for Kids you can do at home - we're sure you'll have lots of fangtastic fun with them!

8 Futuristic Activities for Kids

Space and Technology Projects

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Yesterday, Newsround reported that plans are underway to get driverless cars on our roads by 2020! The future is truly here with incredible new technology being introduced all the time, so this week we've put together a selection of exciting projects for future technology and space exploration enthusiasts with 8 Futuristic Activities for Kids!

Clowning Around - 5 Party Ideas

Clown-Themed Kids Party Ideas

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Here at JoJoFun, we're serious about play! Clowning around is our business and we love nothing more than seeing all the kids enjoying the antics at our parties. In this week's blog post, you can create some clown-themed fun in your own home with 5 funtabulous ideas and activities!

Halloween Kids Party Entertainers in London

Children's Entertainers for Halloween

Planning your Halloween celebration? We have a team of spooktacular kids party entertainers, each ready to book now.

With over 80,000 children entertained in 10 years of top quality parties, your event is in good hands. Party options include all-round entertainers, magic, balloon modelling, puppet shows, face painting, juggling, fire eating and much more.

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8 Bubble Activities for Kids

Outdoor Bubble Fun

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Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles! Here at JoJoFun, we love bubbles! With the weather getting cooler, pretty soon the bubble blowin' season will be over (until the next time!), so for those looking to make the most of the outdoors while they can, we've compiled a list of 8 brilliant bubble activities for kids to enjoy in the garden or park!

Bermondsey Street Festival 2016

Saturday 17th September, 11am to 6pm

Join us this Saturday at Bermondsey Street Festival's 10th Anniversary Celebration!

10 YEARS OF JOJOFUN

Did you know we're also celebrating our 10th anniversary? We're thrilled to have been able to deliver funtabulous entertainment to children all across London and the world for 10 whole years! Will you come along and celebrate with us? Our Entertainers, Balloon Modeller and Stilt Walker will all be at the festival, ready to bring a whole lotta fun to the kids!

FANCY DRESS COMPETITION

Why not join in the Snow White-themed fancy dress competition? Hosted by Bermondsey Street Festival, this great opportunity offers participants the chance to win tickets for a family of four to see the Snow White Pantomime at Christmas!

As usual, Bermondsey Street and the surrounding roads will be closed, allowing a safe space for you and the children to enjoy the festivities. We look forward to seeing you!

Find out more online at http://bermondseystreetfestival.org.uk/

10 School Jokes for Kids

Beat the Back to School Blues

With many kids now completing their first week back at school, most have settled back in and gotten over the back-to-school blues. But for those still in need of a smile (and those who just like to smile anyway!), we've put together this collection of 10 School Jokes. Read on for grins, guffaws, and groans!

1.
What is a butterfly's favourite subject at school?
Mothamatics.

2.
Daniel: Why was that man waving his arms, walking backwards with one leg and forwards with the other?
Emma: Because he's only the head master!

3.
How do bees get to school?
By school buzz!

4.
Why did the teacher have crossed eyes?
Because she couldn't control her pupils.

5.
Luke: Why did the M&M go to school?
Stan: I’m stumped.
Luke: Because he really wanted to be a Smartie!

6.
Teacher: James, where is your homework?
James: I ate it.
Teacher: Why?
James: You said it was a piece of cake!

7.
Why are the desks in math class made of thick wood?
Because they're multiply!

8.
Why does it take pirates so long to learn the alphabet?
Because they spend years at C!

9.
Teacher: What is the most important thing you have ever learnt in chemistry?
Sam: Don't lick the spoon.

10.
Why did the teacher wear sunglasses?
Because her students were bright!

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School Jokes
30 Funny Back-To-School Jokes
School and Library Jokes and Riddles

10 Awesome Robot Activities

Robot Fun For Kids

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With Robot Wars reaching its epic conclusion last Sunday, many kids are now inspired by all things robots! In this week's blog post, we've found ten awesome robot crafts and activities for them to enjoy - the games may be over, but the fun has just begun!

8 Funtastic Websites for Colouring In

Printable Colouring Pages for Kids

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Get the paints and crayons ready, because this week we've searched the web to find some of the best printable colouring pages for kids! From animals to fire engines, kids will have lots of fun colouring in their favourite pictures.

The World's Longest-Living Animals

7 Species with Record-Setting Lifespans

Scientists say the Greenland shark can live for an incredible 400 years! This is a new finding that exceeds previous calculations by 200 years. What other long-living creatures do we share the Earth with? This week, we explore this question and even present one animal that is said to be immortal!

How to Make Your Own Birdhouse

Easy Tutorial for Kids

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This week we get creative in the garden with an easy tutorial to make your very own colourful birdhouse. Follow the simple steps and then sit back and wait for your new feathery friends to say hello!

How to Make Your Own Ice Cream

Delicious Ice Cream You Can Make Yourself

In this week's blog post, we've put together a simple, easy-to-follow method for making your very own ice cream using just a few ingredients. It's so simple, even the kids can help make it!

Amazing Birthday Cakes

Cakes from Across the World

Birthday cakes are a part of celebrations all across the world. People from many cultures enjoy that special moment when the lights are dimmed and the cake appears - with candles to make a wish! In this week's blog post, we look at some of the spectacular ways people have celebrated with cakes all across the world!

8 Fun Car Games for Kids

Fun Games to Play on Long Journeys

School's out! We've compiled a list of 8 funtastic games for kids to play on long car journeys, perfect for holidays and day trips during the summer holidays.

Top 5 Finding Dory Party Ideas

Birthday Party Tips for Dory Fans

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With Finding Dory making a splash around the world, children all across the UK will soon be asking for a Dory party for their special day. If you're stuck for party ideas, look no further than this week's blog post - we've collected together our five favourite Finding Dory party ideas to get you started!

Make Your Own Puppets

10 Kids Craft Tutorials

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Having worked with puppets for ten years, we know just how much the children enjoy them. They love to see all the characters come to life and follow their stories, whether in a puppet theatre show or with interactive hand puppets. In this week's blog post, we bring you 10 great tutorials to make your very own paper bag puppets, so you can enjoy this creative activity at home!

Battle of the Somme - 100 Years Later

History Resources for Kids

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Today is the 100th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme. To mark this important event, we've found five articles and resources so grownups can assist kids in learning all about why the 141-day battle is still remembered, 100 years later.

5 Amazing Playgrounds

Great fun for kids and grownups

Many of us have early memories of our local playground. It was the best moment when we finally got to the park and raced across to our favourite seesaw or swing. Some of us never lose that joy! In fact, there are architects and designers across the world who have taken it to epic proportions. In this week's blog post, we explore some of the biggest and most exciting playgrounds in the world.

10 Space-Themed Activities for Kids

Out of This World Fun

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British astronaut Tim Peake returns from space this weekend after six months aboard the International Space Station. It's been an amazing adventure spacewalking, test piloting robots, and setting world records such as running the fastest marathon ever in space! In this week's blog post, we're celebrating Tim's return with 10 Space-Themed Activities for Kids!

Rainy Day Activities for Kids

5 Indoor Games and Activities

Heavy rainfall has hit London and much of the country this week, leaving those of us looking forward to the summer high and not-at-all dry! Outdoor activities are not much fun at times like this, so in this week's blog post we explore 5 indoor activities for kids to enjoy on those days the English summer goes into hiding!

10 Plastic Bottle Crafts for Kids

Fun and Creative Ways to Recycle Plastic Bottles

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This week Canadian entrepreneur Robert Bezeau made the news with his incredible plan to build a plastic village made from recycled plastics. Thinking green is certainly important at this time, with an estimated 22,000 bottles being discarded every second(!). With this in mind, we've searched the web to find top tips for putting those plastic bottles to good use - which at JoJoFun means using them to have fun! Read on for 10 Plastic Bottle Crafts for Kids.

10 Homemade Dinosaur Cakes

Dinosaur Birthday Cake Recipes from the Web

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Do you have a dinosaur fan in your home? Maybe somebody you know is about to celebrate their birthday with a dinosaurs-themed party. These fascinating, frightening creatures with their larger-than-life proportions and prehistoric wonder are a favourite subject for many children! This week, we're getting creative in the kitchen with 10 Dinosaur Birthday Cake Recipes from the Web.

5 Amazing Dog Stories

Man's Best Friend at his Very Best

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A dog's ability to learn tricks is common knowledge, but sometimes, man's best friend exceeds all our expectations in not only learning, but how that knowledge is applied! Just this week, Riley, the North Carolina dog made the news by taking himself on a walk to his doggy daycare centre, 1 mile away. In this week's blog post, we explore 5 amazing stories of doggy derring-do!

10 Fun Facts About Balloons

Learn About Balloons Through The Ages

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Balloons, balloons, balloons! Life would not be the same at JoJoFun HQ without balloons. With pro balloon decorators, balloon modellers and balloon-a-grams on our team, we love to bring balloon-based fun to multiple events every week. In this week's blog post, we wanted to explore this popular choice for kids parties by answering the questions: Where do balloons come from? Who invented them? What are some of the wacky, non-conventional ways they have been used in the world? Get set to explore all this and more with 10 Fun Facts about Balloons!

25 Fun Activities for Kids

Ideas for Play and Learning

Do you ever find yourself stuck for fun ideas for things to do? Here at JoJoFun, we're always overflowing with these ideas because it's our mission to bring everybody a whole lotta fun! In this week's blog post, we want to share with you 25 of these fun activities. Some you can do now, others you might have to wait for the right weather or until you have the materials needed for the activity. But they all test high on our fun-o-meter and hopefully will bring you lots of enjoyment just at the right moment!

5 Animals Saved by Technology

How human invention can help animals

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This week, CBBC reported that farm owners in Wiltshire have given their pet sheep "Skippy" his very own custom-made woolen fleece to keep warm, after he was born without a coat of his own. We love to see our furry friends treated well and want to share with you our favourite five cases of technology and invention coming to the aid of animals in need. Read more below.

8 Star Wars Crafts

Out of This World Art Projects for Kids

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This week we're exploring the stars to bring you the best children's craft projects from the farthest reaches of the universe! We've collected our favourite 8 Star Wars crafts from the web, so kids can have intergalactic fun in their homes. Read on for 8 Star Wars craft tutorials...

Fun with Balloon Painting

5 Balloon Painting Methods for Kids

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Balloon painting has made the news this week with The Slow Mo Guys making a slow motion video of two paint-filled balloons colliding (it's incredible to see!). With this in mind, we decided to explore all the colourful and creative ways to have fun with balloon painting in this week's blog post. Read on to discover our top 5 favourite balloon painting methods!

Balloon Creations from Across the World

Top 5 Balloon Sculptures

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Here at JoJoFun we love to bring balloon modelling to children's parties. We've had the pleasure of offering balloon creations at thousands of birthday parties, Chelsea FC matches, community events, and many more wonderful celebrations. A lot goes into being a pro balloon twister, so we have great appreciation for those who have made this skill an artform! Across the world, balloon artists have constructed incredible creations of gigantic proportions. We've collected our favourite top five to share with you.

8 Fun Facts about April Fools' Day

April Fools' Day 2016

Today is April Fools' Day, an international celebration dating back hundreds of years. While its origins are unknown, there is one thing everyone agrees upon: April Fools' Day is a day for friendly fun, hoaxes, and practical jokes! In this week's blog post, we bring you 8 fun facts about April Fools' Day.

1. By the time you read this article, it will be past midday on April 1st which means no more pranking! That's because in the UK pranking stops at midday, after which time, anybody who plays a prank becomes the "fool"!

2. In France, April Fools' Day is called April Fish. Children play a prank on their friends by taping a picture of a fish to their backs!

3. In 1698, London citizens were pranked. They were called to the Tower of London to attend the lion-washing ceremony - which, of cause, was a ceremony that did not exist.

4. There are multiple celebrations in history that fall around the same time in spring, such as the Roman celebration Hilaria, the Hindu celebration Holi, and the Jewish holiday Purim - all of which focus on merriment and fun.

5. Denmark celebrates a "joke day" on May 1st.

6. When Google introduced Gmail on April 1st, 2004, journalists had to contact to them to see if the service was real - it seemed too good to be true at that time, offering 1 gig of space for free.

7. Thomas Edison, recognised for his genius in invention, even got in on the act thanks to the Daily Graphic paper. They published a story saying the inventor had created a machine that could manufacture food out of soil!

8. News broadcasters the world over are known for airing fake news reports on April Fools' Day. But when did this tradition begin? In none other than England with the BBC in 1957. They reported that Switzerland had developed a tree with spaghetti fruit! Viewers even wrote in asking how they could grow such a tree. The Beeb replied: "Place a sprig of spaghetti in a tin of tomato sauce and hope for the best."

Sources:
A brief, totally sincere history of April Fools' Day
April Fools' Day: Origin and History
April Fools' Day - The History of the Fools
Get Ready For Some Fun — April Fool's Day Is Almost Here!

How to make your own Easter Eggs

Create your own yummy chocolate treats

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It seems there are limitless chocolate options available at the shops for Easter - so many it can be difficult to know what to choose! However there is nothing more unique than something you've made yourself. In this week's blog post, we'll show you how to do just that with our super easy tutorial. Read on to create something extra special for the kids, friends and family this Easter!

10 St. Patrick's Day Activities for Kids

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

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Since the weekend, towns and cities all across the UK have been celebrating St. Patrick with marching parades. It's been an exciting buildup to the big day itself! Here at JoJoFun we're joining in the celebrations with 10 St. Patrick's Day activities for kids to enjoy, from colouring-in pages to shamrock games! Read on for the activities - and happy St. Patrick's Day to you!

8 Most Intelligent Animals

A selection of the smartest creatures known to man

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This week, it was reported that orangutans are fast learners when it comes to digital games. It's fascinating to think that the animal kingdom is filled with all kinds of intelligence, from cerebral cephalopods to crafty crows! In this week's blog post, we explore animal intelligence with our list of the 8 Most Intelligent Animals.

Mother's Day Flower Craft

A Creative Mother's Day Gift

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This Sunday, flowers, presents and cards will be seen in households all across the UK as mums everywhere enjoy their special day! We wanted to help with the preparations, so in this week's blog post we're featuring a delightful children's craft project. Kids will learn how to make a beautiful flower to tell their mum just how much they love her! Read on for the complete tutorial...

Leap Year 2016: Fun Facts

8 Fun Facts from JoJoFun

In this week´s blog post, we´ve collected 8 fun facts for kids to learn all about why we add one day to the year every four years. Happy birthday to all leap day babies this Monday!

Creative Activities with Exotic Animals

Animal arts and crafts for kids

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Exotic animals and creatures from distant places offer a world of intrigue and educational fun for kids. From colourful chameleons to gentle giant pandas, children enjoy learning all there is to know about our scaly, furry, or feathered friends from far away! In this week's blog post, we're presenting arts and crafts activities based on the theme of exotic animals. Perhaps your child can find an activity that includes their favourite animal!

Valentine's Day Activities for Kids

Fun for all the family this Sunday

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With Valentine's Day coming up this Sunday, many people are preparing to celebrate with their loved one, whether it's with a dinner for two, chocolates, flowers, or Balloon-o-Grams! Valentine's Day can also be a great opportunity to show appreciation for everybody who's important in our lives. In this week's blog post, we explore celebrating Valentine's Day with all the family, with links to activities and articles from across the web.

10 Indoor Activities for Kids

Tips and Ideas for Fun at Home

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This February could be the coldest on record according to news reports, making outdoor activities not very fun at all! What can be done to keep them entertained indoors without resorting to technology all the time? In this week's blog post, we explore 10 different activities for kids you can do from the comfort of your own home.

Snowmen Around the World

Our Favourite Snowmen Photos from the Web

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Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow! With snowfall in the UK and throughout the world, residents are getting creative with all kinds of snowmen designs. We've collected sources from across the web to bring you photos of some of the most impressive (and sometimes amusing!) designs.

5 Amazing Lego Models

Incredible Structures Built by Enthusiasts Around the World

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Yesterday the BBC reported a Lego replica of Durham Cathedral had just received its 200,000th brick and is still under construction. Visitors are adding more Lego pieces to the construction every day and upon completion the brick total will be 300,000! They're not the only ones to enjoy the classic children's toy on a grand scale - in recent years there have been incredible Lego structures built by enthusiasts all around the world. In this week's blog post we take a look at our 5 favourites!

5 Star Wars Cake Recipes

Kids Birthday Cake Tutorials

Star Wars mania is once again sweeping the world with the release of the new film, The Force Awakens, last month. Here at JoJoFun, we're having lots of fun entertaining as favourite Star Wars characters for themed parties in London. Kids are asking for everything Star Wars this year - and so to help you get started with themed-party plans, we've found 5 Star Wars birthday cake recipes from the web!

How to Make Homemade Snow

Make it Snow Indoors with 2 Ingredients

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Welcome to our first blog post of the new year! This week, we have a delightful treat for everybody who didn't get to enjoy a white Christmas. And if you did, then why not recreate the experience with us as we learn how to make our very own homemade snow!