Take a Break
What can we do in Half Term?
Here are a few ideas that are easy to try, use minimal equipment, can be done inside and allow for bags of creativity. Try not to sneak a look at the internet for help. Have a good go and be as creative as you can-have fun and get the family involved.
See what some of us at KHEF have been trying:
Laugh out Loud
Biscuit challenge: You will need, a biscuit for each player. Who can wiggle their biscuit from their forehead to their mouth in the quickest time?
Picture Blindfold: You will need, something to use as a blindfold, paper pens/pencils. Take it in turns to try and draw something familiar, like a car or a pet. How well did you do?
Family Disco: You will need, lights turned low, torches and favourite loud music.
Food Fun
Mr. Potato Head: You will need, an old potato, bits and pieces and some imagination.
Sandwich: You will need, things you normally use for lunch. Can you create an open sandwich that everyone will want to eat? Give it a catchy name too.
Self Portrait: You will need, salt pepper and a spoonful of ketchup. Can you create a work of art using just these ingredients?
Are you willing to eat your art? Banksy would be proud of you
Throwing
Tea Bag Tossing: You will need, a tea bag or two and an empty mug. Can you throw a tea bag into a mug from the furthest distance? Turn it into a competition and find the best tea bag thrower in your home.
Sock challenge: You will need, as many socks as you can find. Pair together as many socks as you can. How fast were you? Or, you could try to score a goal with a pair of socks and a plastic bag.
Paper aeroplane challenge: You will need, pieces of paper. You decide how best the planes should fly e.g. highest, longest, through a hoop or most accurate landing.
Crafting
Rainbows: You will need, anything from around your home. Remember to put them back! Can you make a rainbow without using pencils or pens?
Story Performance: You will need, a book or a good memory of a story. Perform a part from one of your favourite books or stories using what you have at home.
Recycle Challenge: You will need, 1 clean, empty container. What can you make with something like this? Work together, get some help with cutting out.
Building
Indoor Olympics: You will need, some space, some cushions, something to crawl under or climb over.
Check with an adult and stay safe!
Pixie Place: You will need, anything from around your home. Remember to ask before you take things. Make the smallest pixie home you can.
Build a Den: You will need, anything you can lay your hands on. Remember to put things back. How many people can fit in your den? Why don't you make a cosy corner and read a book in your den?
Exploring outside
Walk: Whatever the weather, try to step on as many different surfaces as you can.
Outdoor Art: Collect leaves, twigs, seeds etc. Enjoy creating outside pictures or sculptures. Wash your hands when you have finished.
Fitness workout - Joe Wicks Style: Design your own fitness workout, or take it in turns to lead.
Eye-Spy: Make your own trail with things to spot or sounds to listen out for.
DEN: Build with whatever you can find. Is it waterproof? Find out! How many can squeeze inside?
Sky Gazing: Go and look up into the sky. Wrap up warmly and go for a night walk, then come home for hot chocolate.
