Looking for fun things to do with the kids this half-term? We’ve created a list of easy crafts, Halloween games, outdoor activities for kids, and some magical new reads for inspiration.
1. Alternative trick or treating with Isadora Moon
If you’re isolating this Halloween or staying in to keep yourself and others safe this year, you can still give trick or treating a go with our Isadora MoonÌýÌýaround the house or garden. For every vampire item you find you get a trick and for every fairy item you get a treat! Reward yourselves with aÌýÌýafterwards!
More Isadora Moon activities:
2. Cook doughsticks outside
Ìýin the garden andÌýÌýon a stick.
3. Use your imaginations to make marvellous things with sticks!
Here areÌýÌý… can you think of more?
4. Get crafty
The half term is a great opportunity to practice craft skills, and we’ve got plenty ofÌýactivitiesÌýto keep you busy. Create your own no-sew Halloween outfit this year with ourÌý,andÌýIsadora Moon wings.
5. Brew up magic potions
Spark imaginations and fire up creative writing skills with our potions class for mischievous children. Brew up inventive words withÌýÌýandÌýÌýwith Mirabelle.
More spell-binding activities:
6. Build a bug hotel
Ìýwith these easy instructions from the RSPB.
7. Have fun learning outdoors
Explore ourÌýfun outdoor learning ideasÌýfrom Isabel Thomas and enjoy some time outside.
8. Go on a magical reading adventure
Looking to escape to a magical world this half term? TryÌýVictoria Stitch, the wickedly gripping tale of sibling rivalry and betrayal from bestselling authorÌýHarriet Muncaster. If you feel inspired to create your own story afterwards, ourÌýÌýis a good place to start.
Ìýis another story that’s sure to have children hypnotized over the half term. Now a series on CBBC, it’s a fast paced action-adventure by award-winning Gillian Cross. Once you’ve read the story, download ourÌýÌýto explore its themes and spark your own story ideas.
For more half-term reading inspiration, check out our magicalÌýHalloween-inspired reading list.
