{"id":53203,"date":"2023-02-11T11:30:28","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T11:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/?p=53203"},"modified":"2023-02-11T11:30:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-11T11:30:29","slug":"activities-to-get-the-kids-away-from-screens-for-the-half-term-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/activities-to-get-the-kids-away-from-screens-for-the-half-term-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Activities to Get the Kids Away From Screens for the Half-Term Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"980\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cover-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-980x640-ukie-20230206.jpg\" alt=\"Playing Cards and a Jigsaw puzzle \" class=\"wp-image-53168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cover-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-980x640-ukie-20230206.jpg 980w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cover-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-980x640-ukie-20230206-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/cover-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-980x640-ukie-20230206-768x502.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 980px) 100vw, 980px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-playing-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >Playing Cards<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-jigsaw\" target=\"_blank\" >Photo Jigsaw<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like many a parent, you&#8217;re probably wondering how you can cut down on your child&#8217;s screen time during the half-term holidays. We&#8217;ve got you covered on this one! Read on for some fun, wholesome, and more importantly, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/occasions\/personalised-kids-gifts\" target=\"_blank\" >quick and easy ideas for activities for kids<\/a> that will encourage their sense of creativity and emotional well-being, as well as provide some quality family time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-them-colouring-in\">Get them colouring in!<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There&#8217;s a reason that even adults have got into colouring again! This is a simple and calming activity that will encourage children to concentrate on a single task for a prolonged period of time while improving their dexterity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/posters\" target=\"_blank\" >Order large matt prints or posters<\/a> of black and white images for them to colour in or read our blog post of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/blog\/?s=printables\" target=\"_blank\" >Snapfish Printable ideas<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Black and white photos for colouring in\" class=\"wp-image-53172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/1-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-printing\/photo-prints-6x4\">Photo Prints<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/posters-A3\" target=\"_blank\" >Photo Poster<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-let-them-create-their-own-custom-mug\">Let them create their own custom mug<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let your child <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/photo-mugs\" target=\"_blank\" >choose their own design for a mug <\/a>and order it with only the outlines printed so they can paint the mug with colours of their choice at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-mugs\/pink-coffee-mug-11oz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A child painting her custom personalised mug\" class=\"wp-image-53176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-mugs\/pink-coffee-mug-11oz\" target=\"_blank\" >Pink Coffee Mug<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-play-the-photo-memory-game\">Play the Photo Memory Game<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to mix up family fun time with something truly special? Personalise an unforgettable matching pairs game with your favourite photos! Customise your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/photo-gifts\/personalised-memory-game\" target=\"_blank\" >picture memory game<\/a> with family photos, pet portraits, and other special moments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-memory-game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Photo Memory Game laid out\" class=\"wp-image-53180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/3-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-memory-game\" target=\"_blank\" >Photo Memory Game<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-play-with-photo-jigsaws\">Play with Photo Jigsaws<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/photo-gifts\/personalised-jigsaw\" target=\"_blank\" >Make a puzzle with their favourite family photo<\/a>. You could also go for a walk, get them to take some photos with your camera or phone and print the best one out as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/photo-gifts\/personalised-jigsaw\" target=\"_blank\" >unique jigsaw<\/a>! (This idea also works for a photo of one of their drawings or paintings.) You can even add custom text and embellishments to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/photo-gifts\/personalised-jigsaw\" target=\"_blank\" >photo jigsaw<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-jigsaw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A Photo jigsaw with a childs hand print\" class=\"wp-image-53196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/4-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-jigsaw\" target=\"_blank\" ><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-jigsaw\" target=\"_blank\" >Photo Jigsaw<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-have-fun-game-time-with-custom-playing-cards\">Have fun game time with Custom Playing Cards<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is another fun game night or rainy day activity for the whole family that the kids could help design! You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/photo-gifts\/personalised-playing-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >customise your own deck of playing cards with a single photo<\/a> arrangement and add embellishments or custom text to really make it your own. We also have plenty of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.ie\/photo-gifts\/personalised-playing-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >pre-made playing card designs<\/a> for you to choose from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-playing-cards\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Playing Cards on a table\" class=\"wp-image-53188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/5-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><figcaption><a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/photo-gifts\/personalised-playing-cards\" target=\"_blank\" >Playing Cards<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Need some more gift inspiration? Checkout our <a href=\"https:\/\/giftfinder.snapfish.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" >GiftFinder<\/a>. Simply indicate your budget, how much time you have and how many photos you&#8217;d like to use and we&#8217;ll suggest the ideal gift for the whole family!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/giftfinder.snapfish.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Mobile device with Giftfinder website on the screen\" class=\"wp-image-53192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/blog.snapfish.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/6-Blog-Post-Half-Term-Holidays-1080x1080-ukie-20230206.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We can\u2019t wait to see what you and your children create!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What did you create on Snapfish? Share it with us on social media! You can tag us with @snapfishuk in your photos on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.instagram.com\/snapfishuk\" target=\"_blank\" >Instagram<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/snapfishuk\" target=\"_blank\" >Facebook<\/a> or use the hashtag #snapfishuk. Don\u2019t forget to follow us on <a href=\"http:\/\/www.youtube.com\/snapfishuk\" target=\"_blank\" >YouTube<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/snapfishuk\" target=\"_blank\" > <\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.twitter.com\/snapfishuk\" target=\"_blank\" >Twitter <\/a>and <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/snapfishuk\" target=\"_blank\" >Pinterest<\/a>, too. We love seeing what you create.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like many a parent, you&#8217;re probably wondering how you can cut down on your child&#8217;s screen time during the half-term holidays. We&#8217;ve got you covered on this one! Read on for some fun, wholesome, and more importantly, quick and easy ideas for activities for kids that will encourage their sense of creativity and emotional well-being,&#8230; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/activities-to-get-the-kids-away-from-screens-for-the-half-term-holidays\/\" class=\"readmore\">read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":46,"featured_media":53170,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2168,2120,2117,2089],"tags":[],"blog_region":[2396],"class_list":["post-53203","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-kids-art-ideas-ireland","category-new-baby-ireland","category-photo-gifts-ireland","category-prints-posters-ireland"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53203","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/46"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53203"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53203\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":53303,"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/53203\/revisions\/53303"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/53170"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53203"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=53203"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=53203"},{"taxonomy":"blog_region","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.snapfish.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/blog_region?post=53203"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}