Have fun and keep your children busy with these school holiday activities

Half term is just around the corner meaning it's time to start planning how to fill the week with fun for your family.It can easily get expensive quickly, with the costs associated with cinema trips, visits to museum and the like all adding up. And while play dates can be a great way to keep the little ones busy it can be nice to have a few out-of-the-ordinary things sorted to make the most of the holiday.We've rounded up some of the best options for a fun-filled, low-cost school holiday activity.<h2>GET CRAFTY</h2>Unlock hours of fun with this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/crafts-activity-books/asda-craft-chest/1000065199563">ASDA Craft Chest</a>. With sequins, pom poms, wiggly eyes, felt and more, this chest is filled with crafting essentials so your children's imaginations can run wild. We've got you covered when it comes to ideas as well, with great projects ranging from a <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/kids-craft-ideas">football table to a bird feeder</a> that will keep your kids occupied even when they've finished crafting. This is a great option if you think you'll need a distraction at some point during the week for some you-time or to tick off some jobs around the house. <img alt="kids-playing-with-football__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/kids-playing-with-football_GL?scl=1"><h2>Escape rainy days</h2>If it's cold and grey outside, that doesn't mean you can't explore from the comfort of your own home. Travel to other countries by cooking up up a feast &ndash; go to America with these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/american-pancake-stack">pancakes</a>, Mexico with these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/sweet-potato-bean-quesadillas">Sweet Potato and Bean Quesadillas</a> and the Middle East with this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/lemon-saffron-chicken">Lemon Saffron Chicken</a>. Or turn tea time into an event with a child-friendly afternoon tea &ndash; you could even invite along a few special guests and host a teddy bears' picnic. These <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/shortbread-heart-kisses">Shortbread Heart Kisses</a> are a great biscuit and with this <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/how-to-make-scones">guide to the perfect scone</a> you can bake up a fun treat that will brighten up even the rainiest of afternoons.<img alt class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/irem_holding_dish__medium__square_GL?scl=1"><h2>COOK UP A FEAST</h2>If your little one has aspirations of becoming the next big Michelin-starred chef when they grow up, why not enlist them to help with dinner throughout the week. With our <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/kids-kitchen">Kids' Kitchen</a> recipes, there are plenty of family-friendly dishes for your children to learn. From <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/kids-kitchen-irem-makes-sesame-salmon">Irem's Sesame Salmon</a> to <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/kids-kitchen-euan-makes-chilli-con-carne">Euan's Chilli con Carne</a> and <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/imogen-makes-chicken-curry">Imogen's Chicken Curry</a>, there's sure to be a dish that they will love. Who knows, they might start cooking them outside of the school holidays from time to time too!For children with aspirations that are more sweet than savoury, try these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/doggy-spiced-turmeric-biscuits">doggy biscuits</a> or these <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/recipe/bunny-apple-crumble-tarts">Bunny Apple Crumble Tarts</a> for some fun bakes.<img alt="concarne__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/concarne__square_GL?scl=1"> <h2>PARK LIFE</h2>Wrap up warm and venture into the great outdoors with your children. Whether that's to a local park, forest or farm, there's lots to discover. 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Head to your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/">local Asda store</a> or <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/">online</a> to stock up on everything you need for an action-packed half term.

Top things to do with the kids this half term

By Asda Good Living,14th February 2020

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