Be a Kid Week

Find your childhood-inspired activity

Whether you’re a school, college, business, community group, family, friendship group or taking part on your own, there are plenty of playful ways to get involved.

Search for ideas, choose what works for you and use our downloadable resources to help plan, promote and bring your activity to life.

People taking part in a playful group activity
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Be a Kid Week activities

7 activities found.

Big play day

A Big Play Day is your chance to fill an afternoon or day with games, activities, refreshments and fundraising. Keep it simple with a few favourites o…

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Sponsored playathon

Choose a playful activity, set yourself a time challenge and ask people to sponsor you. You can take part on your own, with friends or as part of a te…

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The big kid buffet

Bring back lunchbox favourites, party food and nostalgic treats with a Big Kid Buffet. Get people together, share the foods you remember growing up wi…

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Fundraising resources

Everything you need to bring your activity to life

Once you have chosen your Be a Kid Week activity, use our free resources to help you plan it, promote it and raise money.

Editable poster

Add your activity details and share it online or print it.

Social media graphics

Share your Be a Kid Week plans using #BeAKidWeek and #Acorns.

Quiz questions and answers

Run a childhood-themed quiz as part of your activity, fundraiser or team challenge.

Sponsorship form

Collect sponsorship offline and keep track of donations.

Spread the word

Share your challenge

Help childhood take over by sharing your games, scores and fundraising progress on social media.

Tag Acorns and use #BeAKidWeek and #Acorns so we can cheer you on and celebrate your challenge.

Don’t forget to get permission before sharing photographs, especially of children and young people.

People taking part in a childhood-inspired fundraising challenge