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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Lily Smith

12 screen-free hacks for a fun half term (whatever the weather)

Family of four, two adults, two children, crafting with wood outdoors in a woodland setting.
Wood you believe it? Family fun can be had without a smartphone or tablet in sight. Composite: Getty Images

February gloom and drizzle will continue over the half-term break, which is bad news for all the children off school … and even worse news for their parents.

So to help you survive the week and keep the kids entertained, we’ve rounded up the best ways to keep them busy on rainy days, get them outdoors (and keep them as dry as possible) and, if you’re going away, make long journeys run smoothly.

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