7 Screen-Free School Holiday Activities (that don’t involve glitter, glue… or losing your mind)

School holidays are magical.

For about 12 hours.

Then the snacks are gone, the house is louder than usual, and someone has already asked for more screen time.

If you’re heading into the Easter school holidays wondering how to keep the kids busy without turning to iPads all day, you’re not alone.

The good news?

You don’t need expensive outings or elaborate Pinterest crafts.

Sometimes the best memories are made right in your own kitchen.

Here are 7 screen-free activities that actually work (and won’t leave you cleaning for hours).

1. Easter Baking Together 🐣

There’s something about baking at Easter that just feels right.

Chocolate everywhere. Kids covered in flour.

Whether it’s cookies for gifting or a themed cake for Easter Sunday, baking gives kids something to focus on,  and something to all be proud of.

And when everything is pre-measured and foolproof?

You can actually enjoy it too.

2. Create an Easter Cookie Gift Box

Instead of store-bought chocolate, try something different this year.

Let the kids:

• Decorate Easter cookies
• Pack them into little boxes
• Add handwritten notes
• Deliver them to grandparents, friends or neighbours

It turns a simple bake into an experience.

And grandparents? They’ll treasure it far more than another supermarket egg.

3. “You’re in Charge” Baking Day

School holidays are the perfect time to let your little one lead.

Let them:

• Read the instructions
• Measure (or pour)
• Add decorations
• Choose the theme

It builds confidence without them even realising it.

And you get to step back without worrying the whole thing will collapse.

4. Easter Sunday Family Bake Tradition

Traditions don’t have to be complicated.

They just have to be repeated.

Baking a cake together on Easter weekend (whether it’s cookies, cupcakes or a themed cake) can become “your thing.”

The thing they remember. The thing they talk about years later.

5. Host a Mini Easter Bake-Off at Home

Divide into teams.
Let everyone decorate their own cookie.
Vote on “Most Creative,” “Funniest,” or “Most Colourful.”

Zero screens.
Lots of laughs.
Minimal prep.

6. Bake Once, Gift Twice

One of the best parts of holiday baking?

It doubles as gifting.

Instead of last-minute supermarket runs, you’ve got:

• Thoughtful gifts
• Homemade touches
• Kids proudly saying, “We made this!”

7. Do Something That Slows Time Down

School holidays don’t need to be packed.

They need moments.

Moments where:

• You’re not rushing
• No one’s staring at a screen
• You’re side-by-side instead of in separate rooms

Baking does that beautifully.

Why Baking Works (when other activities don’t)

It’s hands-on.
It has a start and finish.
It creates something real.
And it smells incredible.

Most importantly?

It brings everyone to the same place, physically and emotionally.

And when it’s simple and foolproof, you’re not stressed about whether it’ll work.

You’re just present.

Make These School Holidays Sweeter (without screens)

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Our DIY cake, cupcake and cookie kits are designed for busy families.

No experience needed.
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Themes kids love.
Memories guaranteed.

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Because the best holiday memories aren’t downloaded. They’re made.