Half-term is typically a time for families to get away, but this week millions face a week at home with the children with nowhere to go.
Fortunately there are still plenty of things you can do at home to keep your little ones busy - and Femail has found 20 of the best ideas around.
From stargazing to making friendship bracelets, these activities can all be easily done at home, in the garden, or in your local area.
Most of them are completely free, although some will require spending a small amount on ingredients or materials.
They make the most of institutions that have stepped up to provide lockdown activity ideas for families, like the Natural History Museum, Tate or RSPB.