Fun Activities for Under 5s in October Half Term

The autumn half term might be a little different in the current climate of Covid-19, but that doesn’t mean that there isn’t still plenty of fun to be had. It might feel like schools and nurseries have only just opened only to find the kids back at home again, but with some forward thinking you can ensure that there’s plenty of activities to keep them entertained. 

Half term activities don’t have to break the bank either and there are many fun things to do that cost very little (or nothing at all). With this in mind, see below for just a few of our favourite ways to keep little ones entertained over the autumn half term.

Venture outdoors

Autumn is a wonderful time to explore the great outdoors and there are plenty of small pleasures to be found, from collecting conkers to making art with different coloured leaves. Explore your local parks or woodland, drive to a nearby beach or visit a local farm near you. Wrap up warm and take a thermos of hot chocolate to keep chills at bay.

Autumn cooking

Young children love to feel useful and you can get them involved with cooking and meal prep from a very young age. Start with simple tasks like sieving flour or mixing ingredients in a bowl, before moving on to weighing or pouring. Try some simple but delicious autumn recipes, like apple crumble, blackberry and apple cake, or pumpkin pie.

Spooky crafts

One of the highlights of the autumn half term is of course, Halloween, so get spooky with some fun arts and crafts. There are hundreds of ideas and tips available on the internet, so you really can let your imagination run wild. Try making your own haunted house out of old cardboard boxes, turn pipe cleaners into creepy crawly spiders, or paint designs onto pumpkins as a kid-friendly alternative to pumpkin carving. 

If you’re looking for a safe, stimulating and caring environment for your little ones once the holidays are over, get in touch with the team at Sandfield Nursery. We’re proud to offer exceptional childcare in Nottingham for children aged from six weeks up to five years old and our highly qualified staff are trained to recognise and adapt to the needs of each child. For more information about our facilities, fees or structured day care programme, don’t hesitate to give us a call today.