If youโre looking for something new for your kids to do (or to do together with your kids), ClassBento is an Australian website with 5000+ in-person and online workshops from teachers, artists, chefs, yoga teachers and more.
Offering fun courses from arts and craft to cooking and wellbeing, ClassBento is a great way to get kids excited about learning new skills, keep them entertained and having fun.
ClassBento has many exciting and engaging online children’s activities – hereโs our list of top picks of their virtual workshops to get the kids’ creativity flowing and click here for the full list of ClassBento online classes. (At the moment ClassBento Melbourne workshops are not running.)
Note that as classes book up, ClassBento works to add more dates. If you find there are no dates available for the live streaming activity youโd like to book, you can put your name on the contact list, via the booking link, to be notified when new dates open up.
Some of the workshops are streamed classes occurring at specific times live online and others are DIY classes where you can login at any time.
If youโre not sure what classes your child would like, then why not give a virtual gift by purchasing a ClassBento gift voucher? That way kids can select whether they want to maybe try out creative live classes or a cooking workshop.
**From Monday 1 November to Saturday 25 December you can get 10% off Gift Cards with the code HOLIDAY10.**
Best Online Classes for Kids
1. Mindfulness Coaching for Kids (6-12 years)
Kids will discover inner-strength, independence and mindfulness in this Zen Warrior online coaching class.
Theyโll be taken through a series of playful activities to explore meditation, reflect on their emotions, concentration and creativity, and learn about acts of kindness and the power of the mind.
For a cost of $47, the Mindfulness Coaching for Kids virtual workshop runs for 45 minutes, is suitable for ages 6-12 years and aims to help each child flourish in their development in a natural setting.
This class is run by Mind Body Energy.
2. Learn Origami for Kids (5+ Years)
With the Learn Origami for Kids workshop, children will be equipped to make all sorts of paper animals and characters they can continue on their own at home.
The origami artist, Satoko, will guide the virtual class through each step of making origami animals with lots of fun tips and tricks along the way.
All that your child needs for this online activity is some paper (standard origami papers are 15cm x 15xm), scissors and a pen or pencil to decorate or draw on facial features. The class runs for 45 minutes, costs $15 per guest and is best suited for ages 5 and above.
This class is run by Satoko The Artist.
3. Make Air-dry Clay Jewellery for Kids (5+ Years)
An excellent DIY activity for the whole family is making jewellery. In the Make Air-dry Clay Jewellery, kids will be taught how to sculpt clay, decorate and imprint it with items such as leaves and flowers as well as transferring pictures onto the clay.
Parents will need to purchase some air-dry clay beforehand, available at art stores or Officeworks, and the other required items can probably be found around the house – a straw or chopstick, skewer or sharp pencil, cup of water, spoon, paintbrush, baking paper, cookie cutter, rolling pin and a selection of leaves and branches from the garden.
The class is $20, suitable for beginners aged 5 or above and runs for 1.5 hours.
This class is run by Handmakerโs Factory.
4. Kids Singing at Home (4-15 Years)
Singing is so good for us! It can help to improve our mood, develop deep breathing patterns and support our mental health. Itโs also a lot of fun and often gets us up and moving.
ClassBento has three virtual singing classes for kids, the Zoomsing Joeys for ages 4-6 years, Zoomsing Roos for ages 7-9 years and Zoomsing Vivid Stars for ages 10-15 years.
With varying activities according to the age group, kids will be taught about the art of song, learn singing techniques like breathing, pitch, rhythm and harmony, and uncover the confidence to sing out loud and proud. This is a great one for parents to jump in on and join the sing-along.
Prices are from $9 and kids will be booked into two sessions.
These classes are run by Choirs4Kids.
5. Learn Kpop Dance Moves (5+ Years)
For the drama queens and kings that are serious about performing arts, the one-on-one Kpop Dance Moves workshop is a great pick.
Presented by a Kpop dance instructor from Star Entertainment, kids will be taught some sweet choreography to a Kpop song of their choice. Throughout the lesson theyโll receive instructions and feedback to help them get their groove just right.
The classes are suitable for kids aged 5 and above, run for 2 hours at a cost $116 and can be catered to all ability levels.
This class is run by Star Entertainment.
6. Laughter Yoga for All Ages
Bring happiness to the lounge room! The whole family can laugh themselves silly with this Laughter Yoga for All Ages virtual class.
The one hour class will take your family through various light yoga exercises with deep breathing, stretching, clapping and lots of playful laughter. It might be difficult to bring on spontaneous laughter, but once you get started it’s often hard to stop!
The class will come to a close with 15 minutes of relaxation to bring the family back to a calm and content frame of mind.
This class is run by Mind Body Energy.
7. Kids Painting Course (5-9 Years)
If youโre looking for an ongoing art lesson your child can complete from home after school each week, the Kids Painting Course may be the one for you.
Over 10 weeks of activity classes, children will learn how to paint and draw, how to use colours and the mixing of colours, as well as how to take care of their painting equipment.
Weekly classes with a friendly expert will allow children to develop their skills, build confidence and finish with a sense of achievement.
Best suited for children aged 5-9 years, the cost is $200 for 10 x 1 hour virtual classes run at the same time and day each week.
This class is run by Colour Your World Art.
8. Art Class for Kids; Rainbow Pandas (4-6 Years)
Kids will uncover the magic of colour with the Rainbow Pandas Art Class for Kids.
In this engaging and playful virtual class, children will learn how to draw and colour a rainbow panda bear.
Great for ages 4-6 years, the teacher makes the class fun and interactive. It runs for 1 hour and costs $25.
Gloworm Studios has a range of creative classes on ClassBento for kids to learn drawing, painting and crafting.
This class is run by Gloworm Studios.
9. Make Ice Cream at Home (10+ Years)
For older kids and teens, what could be more enticing than an ice cream making class?!
In this 1.5 hour virtual lesson, kids will be shown three different methods for making traditional ice cream, gelati and sorbet. Expect lots of fun tips and tricks to try along the way including how to present the desserts in different ways.
Of course, thereโll be plenty of tasting too! Two or three dishes will be made by participants, and the ingredients list along with the recipes and equipment required will be sent beforehand.
The class is suitable for kids aged 10 years and above, and costs $55 to attend online.
This class is run by Foodie Trails.
10. Astronomy Tour with an Astrophysicist (6+ Years)
Curious kids will love stargazing across the galaxy on the virtual Astronomy Tour with an Astrophysicist.
Friendly astrophysicist, Dimitri Douchin, PhD, will host kids and adults on an interactive journey through space packed with fascinating astronomy stories.
The virtual space tour includes an introduction to the Southern Sky, navigation tips, a close look at Jupiter, Saturn and Venus, constellation stories, question time and of course some surprises in there too.
Running for 75 minutes, the session costs $20 for children and $30 for adults.
This class is run by Blue Mountains Stargazing.
11. Learn Collage for Kids: Kookaburras (6-12 Years)
Animal loving kids can uncover their inner-artist with the virtual online craft lesson Learn Collage for Kids: Kookaburras.
Using simple materials from around the house, kids will be taught how to create their own colourful collage of the adorable Australian kookaburra.
Suitable for kids aged from 6-12 years old, the class runs for 1.5 hours and costs $25.
This class is run by Gloworm Studios.
12. Virtual Circus for Kids (5+ Years)
Active and adventurous kids will love uncovering circus tricks with the series of Virtual Circus for Kids classes.
Children will enjoy 8 x 30 minutes live streamed tutorial lessons playful full of games and movement as well as instructions on how to make their own circus equipment at home.
Perfect for kids aged 5 and above, the consecutive lessons will help improve the child’s motor skills, flexibility, balance and self-esteem among others!
This class is run by Suzy Spindoll.
Best ClassBento Craft Boxes for Kids
Looking for more things to do at home with the kids? ClassBento also has a range of craft boxes and DIY Activity Kits for delivery, to do yourself at home.
13. Doggie Cooking Decorating Craft Box/Kit (6+ Years)
Kids can learn the art of cookie decorating with various craft boxes from Anna Maria Roche.
The Doggie Cooking Decorating Craft Box is $59 and has everything your child needs to create 12 of their own doggie cookies.
The kit includes 12 x dog-themed vanilla cookies, 4 x piping bags of varying coloured royal icing, 3 x bags of colourful sprinkles as well as instructions on how to decorate.
Shipping is free and crafts kits will arrive within 2-4 business days for Melbourne.
This activity kit is from Anna Maria Roche.
14. DIY Jigsaw Art Craft Box/Kit (5+ Years)
Does your child love doing jigsaw puzzles? Then they will love making their own with the DIY Jigsaw Art Craft Box by Louise Anderson.
Children from 5 years and above will be inspired to create and paint their own jigsaw pieces.
All of the equipment needed comes in the craft box – 6 x jigsaw pieces, 7 x water-based acrylic paint pots, 1 x pot of glitter, 2 x paint brushes, PVA glue and an instruction sheet. There are also 2 x stones included in the kit for kids to paint.
Shipping is free and should arrive within 3-6 business days.
This activity kit is from Louise Anderson.
15. Fluid Art Stone Painting Craft Box/Kit (7+ Years)
For a new art experience, kids can learn fluid art techniques for painting on handmade stones with the Fluid Art Stone Painting Craft Box.
This fun activity explores the marble-like art form and involves layering different colours before pouring over each stone. The kit includes 5 x stones and 5 x fluid art paints along with the equipment needed and easy to follow instructions.
The cost is $48 per box with free shipping and you can expect it to arrive within 7-10 days.
This activity kit is from Louise Anderson.
16. DIY Candle Making Craft Box/Kit (10+ Years)
Older kids, from 10 years and above, might be interested in mastering a new craft. The DIY Candle Making Craft Box comes with everything you need to make four lovely scented candles.
The box includes candle jars, soy wax, fragrance oils, wicks, wax colourings and the instructions.
Though this craft kit is beginner-friendly, it is recommended that the online Candle Making at Home class is completed before branching out to try this activity yourself.
Shipping is free and the parcel should arrive within 2-4 business days.
This activity kit is from Masterful Makers.
17. Botanical Bath Bombs Craft Box/Kit (7+ Years)
Who doesnโt love a sweet-smelling craft activity? Kids can get creative with the Botanical Bath Bombs Craft Box, then hop into the bath and enjoy the relaxing effects of their own masterpiece.
Designed for ages 7 and above, children will experiment with all-natural ingredients to create a set of four colourful bath bombs. The kit includes instructions, bath bomb mould, colours, florals, fragrances and fizz.
Prices are $55 for one box, $45 per box if you purchase two, or $35 per box if you purchase three or more. Shipping is free and should arrive within 2-4 business days.
This activity kit is from Michelle See.
18. DIY Puppet People Craft Box/Kit (4+ Years)
Puppets are a great way for kids to explore their creativity through playing make-believe. With the DIY Puppet People Craft Box, children can make their own puppets at home.
This craft kit comes with a pre-recorded instructional video to guide children through making their own charming puppet village. Theyโll receive all the supplies required to make 4 x fun finger puppets, a complete puppet stage to perform in, a felt puppet pocket and a puppet box bed.
Ideal for children aged 4 years and above with some adult supervision required for the gluing and fiddly bits.
This activity is from Paper Rock Scissors Art Studios.
Remember, if you’re having trouble deciding on the best classes for kids, from Monday 1 November to Saturday 25 December you can get 10% off Gift Cards with the code HOLIDAY10!
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