Half term is here, which means a whole week off from homeschooling and Google Classroom (hooray!). But with this also comes the challenge of keeping our kids entertained during lockdown. If you’re feeling under-prepared, save this list. We’ve pulled together 60 crafts, bakes and ideas to keep kids busy. And because they’re easy, cheap, mess-free and stress-free, you might even get 5 minutes to yourself…
KIDS LOVE…
From dinosaurs to unicorns, these easy wins will get kids excited about the stuff they love best.
1-5 – 5 arr-mazing pirate ideas
Your kids will fall hook, line and sinker for these pirate crafts!
6-10 – Alien activities for kids
From simple paper ideas to crafting with pom-poms and googly eyes, try these zany makes at home today!
11 – We dig this dino idea from Hobbycraft!
Show kids how to make air dry clay dinosaur fossils.
12-16 – Unicorn crafts
Make today magical with these crafts!
17-21 – Magical mermaid makes
Make a splash with these ideas.
PAINTING
Spread out some newspaper and keep little fingers busy with paper and paints.
22-26 – 5 ways to handpaint
These quick handpainting activities will keep little ones entertained on a rainy day!
27-31 – 5 easy mirror painting ideas
Kids will love creating these magical symmetrical pictures.
32-36 – Happiness is…
All you need is paint and a smile for these ideas.
READY, STEADY… BAKE!
Easy ways to stir up treats (not trouble!)
37 – Minions Milkshake
We love this idea from Mum in the Madhouse.
38-42 – Snack attack
Keep hunger at bay with these treats kids can stir up themselves.
43 – Hidden veggies
Fill a few hours baking together. We love this courgette muffin recipe from Good Food.
44 – Get kids cooking
Turn meal prep into an activity everyone can get involved in with these healthy recipes.
GET CRAFTY
Set your kids up with these stress-free crafts and then take 5 minutes for you.
45-49 – 5 makes using tissue paper
Fun ideas to try with scrunching, tearing and sticking.
50-54 – 5 Instant musical makes
Help kids of all ages release their inner Bach (or Beyonce!) with these 5-minute fun musical ideas.
55 – Pop up panda card
We love this easy and cute card from Red Ted Art.
56-60 – 5 busy transport crafts
Trains, planes and automobiles.
So, there you go, half term… you’ve got this!
