Curb The Boredom With Cheap Half-Term Activities
Half-term is here again, and if you’re looking for budget-friendly half-term activities to keep the kids entertained, you’re in the right place! Whether you need half-term ideas for a few days or a full fortnight, finding ways to keep them engaged without spending a fortune can feel challenging. But don’t worry—we’ve got plenty of fun and affordable half-term activities to banish boredom and make this school break one to remember. So, let’s dive into some of the best ways to keep the kids busy this half-term.
Fun & Affordable Half-Term Activities to Keep the Kids Busy & Smiling
No school? No problem! Half-term is the perfect time for kids to have fun, try new things, and get creative—but keeping them entertained all week doesn’t have to be a challenge. Whether they love arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, or hands-on activities, there are plenty of ways to keep them busy during half-term, without spending a fortune.
With a little imagination (and some great finds from Poundland), you can turn every day into an adventure. So, if you’re looking for easy and exciting things to do during half-term, we’ve got you covered!
Unleash Their Creativity with Budget-Friendly Arts & Crafts!
Getting creative is one of the most affordable and instantly fun ways to keep the kids entertained during half-term—and with Poundland’s fantastic range of arts and crafts supplies, the possibilities are endless!
For hours of hands-on fun, the Crayola Stencil Craft Pad is a half-term hero. Packed with stencil guides, colouring pages, and more, it’s perfect for creating fridge-worthy masterpieces. Want to take their creativity even further? Give them an A4 canvas and a neon colouring set, so they can bring their artwork to life!
Adventure Awaits! Unearth Fossils, Gems & More with Excavation Play Sets
Excavation play sets are a fun and affordable half-term activity to spark their curiosity and keep boredom at bay! These hands-on kits let little explorers chip away at chalk blocks to reveal hidden fossils, gems, and artefacts, making every dig an exciting discovery.
Let their imaginations run wild with the Fantasy World Excavation Play Set, where they can unearth mystical treasures. For dinosaur lovers, the Dino Excavation Play Set takes them on a prehistoric dig to uncover ancient bones. If lost cities capture their interest, the Atlantis Excavation Play Set lets them discover underwater relics, or the Glacial Episode Excavation Play Set takes them on an icy adventure to reveal frozen treasure.
Make Learning Fun with Maths Activity Books!
Keep little minds active this half-term with fun and educational maths activity books! Whether they’re practising numbers, tackling addition & subtraction, or mastering multiplication and division, these budget-friendly books make learning engaging and interactive.
Designed to boost confidence and problem-solving skills, each book is packed with fun challenges and exercises to help kids learn in a fun way. Whether they need a little extra practice or just love a brain-teasing activity, these books are a great way to mix learning with fun.
Play a Family Board Game Together
Board games are the perfect half-term activity for children of varying ages. They’re the perfect solution for laughter-filled days and friendly competition—and Poundland has plenty of budget-friendly options!
The Dinosaur Puzzle Game is a great pick, offering brain-teasing fun with a prehistoric twist, for little puzzle lovers. If your little ones love active play, the Paw Patrol Twist and Turn Mat is a fantastic way to get them moving while having a blast. For a classic guessing game, What’s Their Name? challenges players to figure out the mystery character—ideal for family fun. And if you’re after a fast-paced challenge, the Pop and Hop Board Game will keep everyone engaged as they race to victory.
Half-Term Essentials with Poundland
With an array of half-term activites ready and rearing to go, half-term boredom will soon be a thing of the past. Discover our range of affordable kid’s toys and more to keep the little ones entertained all half-term long. From arts and crafts to board games and even baking kits, we've got everything you need to turn those dull days into unforgettable moments of fun and laughter. So, why wait? Head over to your local Poundland store or shop online to stock up on all the kids’ essentials for a half-term to remember.
