Ways to Play during Spring Break

11 years ago

These creative ways to play during Spring Break are sure to keep the kids happily entertained while creating or spending some time outdoors! Many of these use recyclable materials, or other common household items you probably already have on-hand. Yay for simple and fun activities for kids!

Here are 20 of our favorite ways to play during Spring Break!

1. Play and Learn with Water Indoors

There is no need to wait for the weather to warm up to try some of these educational activities using water indoors!

2. How to Make a Simple Kite

Amaze your kids by making a kite from a sheet of paper. You won’t believe how easy it is! Includes a video tutorial with step-by-step instructions.

3. Plant a Three Sisters Garden

If you are short on space but still want a vegetable garden, you will want to check out this tutorial for planting a three sisters garden to make the most of the space you have.

4. Hanging Shape Bird Feeders

Welcome the arrival of birds with these hanging shape bird feathers that are sure to delight our feathered friends!

5. Spring Nest Craft

This Spring Nest craft uses a balloon, sugar, water, and string!

6. Make a Fruit Smoothie

Need to use up some leftover fruit? Try whipping up a fruit smoothie with the kids for a healthy and delicious treat!

7. Honey Citrus Fruit Dip Recipe

A delicious fruit dip to make with the kids — great for Spring!

8. 5 DIY Gift Ideas for Gardeners

Encourage the gardeners in your life to spend time in the garden by making some unique handmade gifts they are sure to love!

9. Teaching Empathy to Children Through Volunteering

Spring is a great time to get the kids involved in their community through volunteering. This post has several ideas to get you started!

10. DIY Key Wind Chime

Do you have a bunch of old keys? This wind chime project is such a unique and beautiful way to recycle them!

11. Gift Ideas to Make the Most of Spring

Stacy of Inner Child Giving shares her favorite gift ideas to celebrate Spring with the kids.

12. DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint Recipe

Invite the kids to make their own sidewalk chalk paint using cornstarch, water, and food coloring!

13. Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk

I love this tutorial from Playful Learning to make your own sidewalk chalk. So much fun!

14. Outdoor Color Hunt

Discover details previously unnoticed with this easy outdoor color hunt activity using leftover paint chips and a hole punch!

15. Mud Pie Kitchen

Take the pretend play cooking outdoors with this mud pie kitchen you can make with some wooden crates for hours of imaginative fun!

16. Celebrate Screen Free Week

Plenty of activities to see you through Screen Free week, turn off the television, and connect with your kids.

17. Nature Packs

Put together some simple nature packs with the kids using common household items. With everything in easy access, this is a great way to inspire many spontaneous outdoor adventures!