School holiday activities: Fun things to do with the kids this Easter

Here’s our bumper guide of free (or very cheap!) things to do with the kids over half term

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by Kayleigh Dray, Eden-Olivia Lord |
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The school holidays are here and we’re sure the kids are excited to have lie ins, watch a LOT of TV and of course they get some time off school (we’re SO jealous of them).

But if you don’t want your kids staying in all day we’ve created a bumper list of free DIY activities, Netflix movies, and more for you and the kids to get stuck into when you've run out of your own ideas..

FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME: 10 FUN DIY CRAFT PROJECTS

1) Make a paper toy windmill

2) Make some emoji slime

3) Make a paper vase

4) Make a dollhouse

5) Make a sock monkey

6) Make a pirate hat

7) Make a Thunderbirds Tracy Island toy

8) Make a toy stables

9) Make a kite

10) Make a suncatcher

10 SCHOOL HOLIDAY RECIPES: DO SOME BAKING WITH THE KIDS!

1) Giant Nutella Cookie Pizza

2) Rainbow Ice Cream Sandwich

3) Apple & Dates Milkshake

4) Homemade Fruit Rollups

5) Banana Bites

6) Breakfast Quesadillas

7) Veggie Nuggets

8) Super-Easy No-Bake Cookies

9) Cheesy Pizza Bites

10) Frozen Banana Pops

FREE SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES: INSPIRING IDEAS TO KEEP THE KIDS BUSY

    Make sure everyone's wrapped up though as it's pretty chilly outside. Do you have any activities to add to the list?

    TV GUIDE: KIDS & FAMILY MOVIES ON NETFLIX THIS EASTER HOLIDAY

    1) Peppa Pig – Seasons 3 & 4

    Peppa Pig
    ©Netflix

    What’s the story?

    Join plucky piglet Peppa and her family and friends for everyday adventures that prove there’s learning and laughter to be had anywhere you look.

    Certificate?

    U

    2) Julie’s Greenroom

    What’s the story?

    Adorable puppets stage their own musical under the watchful eye of mentor Julie Andrews in this original kids’ series from the Jim Henson Company.

    Certificate?

    U

    3) Buddy Thunderstruck

    What’s the story?

    Follow the outrageous, high-octane adventures of Buddy Thunderstruck, a truck-racing dog who brings guts and good times to the town of Greasepit.

    Certificate?

    PG

    4) Dinotrux

    Dinotrux
    ©Netflix

    What’s the story?

    Half Dinosaur, half construction truck, full-on fun! Watch giant Ty Rux, his little buddy Revvit and the crew come face-to-face with evil D-Structs.

    *Certificate?

    U

    5) Cinderella

    What’s the story?

    Fatherless Ella endures harsh treatment by her stepmother and stepsisters until a chance meeting with a stranger leads to a magical change in fortune.

    Certificate?

    U

    6) Transformers: Robots in Disguise

    Transformers Robots in Disguise
    ©Netflix

    What’s the story?

    When a prison ship crash unleashes hundreds of Decepticons on Earth, Bumblebee leads a new Autobot force to protect humankind.

    Certificate?

    PG

    7) Two By Two

    What’s the story?

    When two clumsy animals try to stow away on Noah’s Ark, they embark on a harrowing adventure to survive and find their place.

    Certificate?

    U

    8) Power Rangers Dino Super Charge

    Power Rangers
    ©Netflix

    What’s the story?

    Just when you thought the Rangers’ mission was accomplished there’s an even more difficult challenge for them to face with the arrival of a new enemy.

    Certificate?

    G

    9) Hook

    What’s the story?

    Peter Pan, the boy who wasn’t supposed to grow up, did just that. But vengeful Capt. Hook kidnaps Peter’s kids, forcing him to return to Neverland.

    Certificate?

    U

    10) Postman Pat: The Movie

    What’s the story?

    Postman Pat’s dreams finally come true when he wins a national television talent contest and sets out on the road to stardom.

    Certificate?

    U

    11) Annie

    This adaptation of the smash Broadway musical follows America’s favourite urchin as she captures Daddy Warbuck’s heart with her unquenchable optimism.

    Certificate?

    PG

    12) Matilda - Available from 19th April

    What’s the story?

    Based on the novel by Roald Dahl, this film sees Matilda, a young genius, navigate her mean parents and horrible principal whilst finding loyal friends and a kindhearted teacher.

    Certificate?

    PG

    13) My Girl 2 - Available from 19th April

    My Girl 2
    ©Netflix

    Vada Sultenfuss goes to LA to stay with her Uncle Phil to do some research on her mother's life, but finds more than she was expecting!

    Certificate?

    PG

    13) Dawn of the Croods – Season 3

    When Grug becomes the first leader of Ahhh! Valley, he must help solve the residents' many problems, including keeping out the food-stealing Broods.

    Certificate?

    U

    13) The Mr. Peabody and Sherman Show – Season 4 - Available from 21st April

    The Mr Peabody and Sherman Show
    ©Netflix

    Peabody and Sherman must defeat an evil cyborg and fix the course of history. Zaniness continues at the penthouse, and our heroes switch bodies!

    Certificate?

    PG

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