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    22 Cheap Ways To Keep The Kids Entertained Over Half Term

    Everything here is under £15!

    1. The weather is starting to brighten up, so get them interested in the garden thanks to this plantable book. Inside are 500 seeds ready to plant for your very own vegetable patch!

    2. And I predict that these gardening tools will also come in handy.

    3. You can sign up to Amazon Kids for a place for them to read, listen, and play. It's filled with fun and educational content, including originals from Disney, Marvel, and LEGO.

    4. The cinema can be expensive, so create your own at-home movie experience with this novelty ticket roll.

    5. Of course, you can't forget the popcorn! Check out these retro containers for the ultimate experience.

    6. This box of magic tricks will certainly keep them occupied for hours, and you get to enjoy a show at the end!

    7. If you're looking to get out of the house, make longer road trips that bit more bearable with this car bingo book.

    8. These giant pavement chalks mean they can doodle, or even play hopscotch outside.

    9. Check out these shaped cookie cutters that are perfect for baking.

    10. Or if you don't fancy clearing up a load of mess, this mug cake recipe book is ideal.

    11. Let them get creative with these fabric marker pens that will allow them to decorate their very own cotton tote bag.

    12. Check out this fun scavenger hunt that contains 'find and seek' clues, as well as both indoor and outdoor games to play.

    13. This scratch-off poster is filled with 100 things to do as a family – surely that's enough to keep them occupied!

    14. If they love being outdoors, then add these binoculars to your basket. They can use them to birdwatch, or seek out any creepy crawlies in the garden.

    15. Speaking of birdwatching, this pocket book from the RSPB is filled with tips and tricks for spotting birds in the comfort of your own home.

    16. Let me ask you this, what kid wouldn't want to turn their bath water into slime? Well, this powder will do just that.

    17. I predict they'll love running around with this bubble machine gun – my turn next, please!

    18. They can make their friends personalised bracelets for when they go back to school with this kit.

    19. For quieter, rainy days, you can't go wrong with a pack of playing cards.

    20. These acrylic paint pens are perfect for decorating rocks, glass, or a canvas.

    21. Hobbycraft's giant box of craft is filled with lots of goodies to keep them busy for the whole day.

    22. They can create their own stop-motion figures and characters with this colourful air dry clay set.