Just what you need! Here is Easter fun stuff, ideas to keep kids entertained this Easter half term holidays.
Many people celebrate Easter Sunday by decorating, exchanging or searching for eggs. The eggs may be fresh or boiled eggs or chocolate eggs. Kids believe that the Easter bunny or rabbit comes to their house or garden to hide eggs. They search for these eggs or find that the Easter bunny has left them in an obvious place.
Easter eggs treats? Go for the non sugary ones this year!
This year you can actually opt for a sugar-free Easter treats for your kids as Playmobil has created the very first Easter Calendar (RRP £9.99) & Playmobil Gift egg (RRP £5.99) with super Easter themed gifts inside.
London Activities during the Easter half term holidays
From Saturday 5th to Monday 21st April 2014 children can help Edwin find his bunny pals who have gone on strike and taken all of the Easter eggs with them!
The amazing view of London from the big wheel in the Spring is priceless! I have seen London from the London Eye in any season in any weather and it fascinates me every time. There’s something about it… It’s my 7 year old son’s favourite London attraction, believe it or not. We particularly love the Champagne ride as it avoids the queues and you have your personal waiter to serve you drinks while aboard.
Easter half term holidays at the WWT London Wetland Centre
World Wetlands is home to rare birds from around the globe plus a family of otters, or watch wild birds from numerous hides or from the comfort of a heated Observatory.
You can join one of free daily walks led by expert guides. There’s a Water’s Edge Café where you could let the kids run free in their own adventure areas, both indoor and out. It’s based in Barnes, well connected with buses and only 10 minutes from Hammersmith Tube.
BNY Mellon Boat Race – Oxford and Cambridge University – Sunday, 6 April 2014
The Thames is amazing – Enjoy it at its full with more river activities for the family!
It’s time for a waterborne adventure with our great value Kids Cruise Free offer. Enjoy unlimited travel on a ‘hop-on hop-off’ river cruise along the world-famous River Thames for an entire day. Pass by some of the capital’s best-loved landmarks and enjoy the open-air deck or shelter inside! Visit this website to book a river trip http://citycruises.com/
The Thamesjet experience combines sightseeing and a high-speed tour of the Thames. Military-grade and highly maneuverable boats driven by experienced skippers give you the aquabatic ride of your life! Start at Westminster Pier, two minutes walk from Big Ben, and at the speed we travel you’ll appreciate the waterproof clothing we provide. Check http://thamesjet.com/ for more information.
FREE ACTIVITY SHEETS TO DOWNLOAD
Click on the left image from Frozen to download your FREE activity sheets to keep kids entertained over Easter half term.
Self-train your kids to become a film critic
At press conferences these days Kids’ film club members take the front seat to interview movie stars… Well, these kids are no geniuses, but they simply have a strong interest in films. This Easter if the weather is not great, why not self-train your kids to become film critics? There’s a great book published by DK in Association with FILMCLUB / FILM NATION UK called Children’s Book of Cinema (RRP £14.99) that will come in handy for this task. The world of film has never been easier to access and as a result cinema is now intrinsic to most children’s lives. The Children’s Book of Cinema is a behind-the-scenes look at all the classic silver screen films and everything the goes into creating them. It covers a myriad of films, both adult and children’s, leading the reader on a vibrant journey through film. Bursting with photos and artwork each showing the rich history of film from the initial silent films, the advent of Technicolor, to the golden age of film and the modern use of 3D.
The book is divided into clear sections enabling children to easily explore the innovation that brings films to life, from the heroes and villains of cinema, the music of the movies, to the dramatic costuming and chorography.
From classics such as Toy Story, King Kong, and The Hunger Games, the Children’s Book of Cinema reveals all the on screen secrets that has made cinema magical since its inception. Eye catching spreads show how films are written, the way special effects are used, how animation works and include feature pieces on some of the greatest directors, producers and actors of all time such as Charlie Chaplin, Steven Spielberg and Walt Disney. As well as covering all genres of film from around the world, the Children’s Book of Cinema also details how children can make their own movie with a feature giving everything they need to get started, from planning their ideas to tips on how to get the best shot. This book is perfect for all aspiring young film buffs that are eager to learn more about the exciting world of the film industry and all the secrets it holds.
Film clubs give children and young people the opportunity to watch, discuss and review films, as well as training and online resources to make their own films.
From a 25 school pilot in 2007, there are now over 7000 film clubs across all four nations of the UK, reaching over 200,000 children and young people every week. The BFI is investing £26 million of National Lottery funds to deliver a programme over four years (2013-2017), which is the largest investment in film education ever seen in this country.
Indoor activities for children
Get dancing around the house while you Spring Clean your house with the kids 🙂
Here’s a little taster!
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If it rains (hopefully not!), Go to the cinema to watch the latest kids’ movie releases
Muppets Most Wanted and Rio 2 are our favourite ones and have just been released! Click on the movie links to read our reviews. Kids have also posted their comments.
Get some great new DVDs for indoor relaxing moments (for both mums and kids)
Our favourite ones are Shaun the Sheep Spring Cleaning and Postman Pat.
Everyone’s favourite farmyard friend is back, as Shaun the Sheep™ returns on DVD on 7th April 2014. From Aardman, the acclaimed creators of Wallace and Gromit, Shaun the Sheep™ Spring Cleaning follows Shaun and pals as they get into more mischief than ever before around the farmyard. Featuring ten short episodes, viewers are welcomed to Mossy Bottom Farm to follow Shaun, the leader of the flock, Bitzer and the rest of the gang as they embark on madcap adventures. In the comical episodes, the flock run into skateboarding trouble, take on a vicious pet rabbit and try out window cleaning on the farm. As well as a range of exciting behind-the-scenes features, the DVD also includes one episode, never-before-seen on TV, where Bitzer gets into trouble for trying out graffiti art! The best part of this DVD is the behind the scenes footage of the animators showcasing how this incredibly cleverly made plasticine cartoon is made. Really priceless watching for 7+ kids who have an interest in movie making. 
Another great new DVD is out from the nations favourite Postman. Thirty years on: Postman Pat makes a special delivery to DVD. For the first time,Postman Pat and Jess the black and white cat in new digitally enhanced episodes from the complete 1980s and 1990s original TV Series. Postman Pat is also back in brand new episodes of ‘Special Delivery Service’ from series 2, with deliveries more challenging than ever before! All DVDs are available at Amazon
Gardening activities to do with children
