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Play It Your Way: Colouring That Builds Confidence & Creativity (Without the Mess!)

As we pass the halfway mark of 2024, families are settling into a groove, and with spring just around the corner, it’s the perfect time to start planning your next family adventure. Australia’s capital cities are buzzing with exciting new attractions that promise unforgettable experiences for all ages.
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Play It Your Way: Colouring That Builds Confidence & Creativity (Without the Mess!)
Discover how Little Change Creators' sustainable colouring mats can spark calm, creativity, and connection—whether you're at home or on the go.
June 19 2025
Melissa Soutar
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Colouring is one of the most accessible and versatile forms of creative play for kids—at home, out and about, or even mid-flight! Whether it's sparking imagination, helping kids wind down after a big day, or simply filling a few quiet moments with colour, colouring has long been a go-to for families.
 
Creativity on Repeat
At SPARK POP, we've partnered with Little Change Creators, champions of screen-free, sustainable fun, to bring you a modern twist on this classic activity. Their reusable colouring mats are designed to support open-ended play, build confidence, and inspire creativity - without the mess or pressure to "stay inside the lines." 

Perfect for kids aged 3 to 10, and especially ideal for travel, restaurants, or quiet time, these mats make colouring on everyday adventure. 
Why Colouring Matters
Colouring isn’t just a quiet activity—it’s a tool for self-expression, emotional regulation, and child-led exploration. When kids are given the freedom to create without fear of “messing up,” they build confidence and learn that there’s no wrong way to play.

Creative play like colouring supports:

  • Fine motor development and hand-eye coordination

  • Emotional regulation and mindfulness

  • Creative thinking and imaginative storytelling

  • Communication and social bonding

  • A calming break from screens and overstimulation

These moments of calm creativity are especially valuable while travelling—on long drives, plane rides, or at restaurants—turning any wait into a fun opportunity for connection.


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Tips for Creative Fun at Home (or on the Go!)

Colouring mats are incredibly versatile and portable—just grab and go! Here are a few ways to keep kids engaged wherever you are:

  • Keep it close by. Set up a colouring mat on the kitchen table while you’re prepping meals—perfect for keeping kids engaged and nearby.

  • Pack it for outings. These mats are ideal for restaurants, road trips, or plane rides. No screens, no spills—just easy, mess-free fun.

  • Make it part of a bedtime wind-down. Pair colouring with music or an audiobook to help children relax before sleep.

  • Use it for more than just colouring. Playdough, slime, baking prep, or scavenger-style games—these mats do it all!

  • Turn clean-up into play. Let kids “erase” their artwork with a damp cloth—it’s just as fun as creating it! (Plus: dishwasher and washing machine friendly!)

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How Colouring Builds Connection
Colouring together isn’t just fun—it’s a great way to connect, especially during busy days.

Try these ideas to deepen the bond with your child while they colour:

  • Sit down and colour together while chatting about their day: “What does that colour remind you of?”

  • Take turns building one big artwork together—it’s a lesson in teamwork and creativity

  • Play ‘I Spy’ using the picture as your prompt: “I spy something with spots…”

  • Make up silly stories based on the artwork and take turns adding details

 

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Perfect for preschoolers through to tweens (ages 3–10), these mats meet kids where they are—encouraging experimentation for little learners and creativity for bigger kids who want to add their own flair. They’re also great for siblings with different interests to colour side-by-side.


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As To help you power up your playtime, Little Change Creators are offering SPARK POP families 20% off their entire range (excluding Value Packs).

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Queensland

Here in Queensland this year will continue to be about captivating lands and worlds exciting and captivating children, parents and grandparents alike! These are those experiences that will create everlasting memories.

Experience the magic of the
Wizard of Oz at Movie World

Gold Coast
| December 2024

It’s been 85 years since the musical fairytale movie The Wizard of Oz made its mark on the silver screens and has never looked back!  Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the new Wizard of Oz precinct.

This spectacular new addition to Warner Bros. Movie World will hit those flashback buttons for parents and make little eyes light up! With 96cm and 4-year-old requirements, this one is perfect for our pre-primary and primary-aged kids who often miss out. The world-first Wizard of Oz precinct features two family-friendly coasters: The Flight of the Wicked Witch, a thrilling suspended family coaster with a 454-meter-long track and speeds up to 67 km/h, and Kansas Twister, a family boomerang racer with dual racing tracks and speeds up to 58 km/h.

Guests will get to immerse yourself in the magic of The Wizard of Oz with projection mapping, stunning sculptures, and facades as you follow The Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz. Designed with low height and age restrictions, these high-capacity attractions are set to provide a magical experience for all ages.

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Sydney

Here in Sydney this year will continue to be about captivating lands and worlds exciting and captivating children, parents and grandparents alike! These are those experiences that will create everlasting memories.

It’s Playtime at Immersive
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With 29 locations worldwide and over 1 million players, this new dimension of fun is taking off! Recently opened in Darling Harbour, Sydney, you’ll be among the first in Australia to experience the future of immersive social gaming. Ready for good times? Immersive Gamebox is the place for you.

In this unique social gaming experience, your body is the controller. With motion tracking, projection mapping, touch screens, and surround sound, each Gamebox is an interactive smart room designed to offer immersive experiences from popular games, such as Squid Games, Black Mirror Careers, Tetris 1991, Angry Birds, Paw Patrol, Ghostbusters and more.

Suitable for all ages and experience levels, this attraction is perfect for families looking to bond over innovative games and challenges.

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Which of these new attractions are you most excited to visit with your family? Let us know in the comments!

These epic new attractions across Australia are perfect for families seeking fun and memorable experiences. From the immersive world of Bluey to the adventurous rides of Wizard of Oz, there’s something for everyone.

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