Finn (7) Archie (5) Joe (2) - with their Rainbow Tree.... they add a rainbow each day for being one day closer to normality — Finn (7) Archie (5) Joe (2) - with their Rainbow Tree.... they add a rainbow each day for being one day closer to normality | Other 3rd Party

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IN PICTURES: Children across the country have been busy during the lock down

By Julie-Ann Spence

Published 3rd Apr 2020, 14:51 GMT

With the schools closed and lock down well and truly underway, parents across the country are looking for new ways to keep their kids occupied. Whether it’s painting rainbows to cheer up the house, learning a new craft, exercising with Joe Wicks every morning, or trying their hand at cooking, children are busy learning new skills.

Here are some photos of what our young readers have been up to.

Emily Hunter tried her hand at baking

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Emily Hunter tried her hand at baking | Other 3rd Party

Evie and Freddie Graham enjoying their morning exercise with Joe Wicks

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Evie and Freddie Graham enjoying their morning exercise with Joe Wicks | Other 3rd Party

Sam Cranston proudly shows off the rainbow he painted with his mum Claire

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Sam Cranston proudly shows off the rainbow he painted with his mum Claire | Other 3rd Party

Ami (12), Ethan (10) and Jake (6) - Wallace and Brownlee PS pupils enjoying making rainbows whilst learning at home

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Ami (12), Ethan (10) and Jake (6) - Wallace and Brownlee PS pupils enjoying making rainbows whilst learning at home | Other 3rd Party

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