5 Spring Break Activities to Keep Your Kids Busy and Engaged

Spring break is here and it can be hard to keep your kids engaged throughout the week. If you don’t want them to just sit in front of the TV all day, think about planning an activity to do with them instead. With that in mind, we’ve brought you five spring break activities to keep your kids busy and engaged. Read on to learn more.

Try these spring break activities when your kids are home from school

1. Start a small garden.

If you’re looking for a way to encourage your kids to take pride in their hard work, starting a garden is a great idea. Not only is this the perfect season to take on this task, but you’ll also get the added benefit of having access to fresh food on a regular basis. Plus, this is a great way to encourage kids to spend more time in nature.

Keep in mind that starting a garden doesn’t have to be a huge undertaking. If you don’t have the outdoor space for a typical vegetable garden, you can start an herb garden in a small planter box or simply grow seeds in paper cups on your windowsill. However you do it, the key is to encourage your children to take care of the plants themselves and to set up the results as the reward for their hard work.

2. Go camping in the backyard — the ULTIMATE spring break activity.

On the other hand, if you’re looking for something fun to do in the evening, consider camping out in your backyard. You don’t have to go all the way to a campground to enjoy some time in the great outdoors. You can build a fire, make s’mores, tell ghost stories, and sleep out under the stars. This activity is bound to help your kids make memories that they will cherish for a lifetime.

In the event that the weather is poor on the night you decide to camp out, think about camping in your living room instead. In this case, you can use pillows and blankets to build a fort, and use your oven to make standard campfire snacks — but still plan to engage in the same activities. It provides all the same fun in the comfort of your own home.

3. Cook a seasonal meal together.

Next, consider cooking a meal together. Another great way to make memories is to spend time in the kitchen. By teaching your kids to cook, you can pass down essential life skills and share some of your favorite recipes and flavors. No matter how young your kids are at the moment, there’s bound to be a job or two that they can help with while you put the meal together.

As an added bonus, children are more likely to eat food that they’ve had a hand in preparing. If you are dealing with a picky eater, having them help you prepare the meal might be a great way to encourage them to expand their horizons and try something new.

4. Explore your local walking trails.

When you’re ready to get out of the house, consider checking out some local walking trails. As the weather gets nicer, it’s the perfect time to explore some of the unique surroundings that your area has to offer. Nearly every locale has some sort of walking trail that you can visit for a few hours to get some physical exercise. Plus, this is a great activity to engage in if you’re working with a tight budget.

On the off-chance that you can’t find any walking trails in your area, consider just going for a walk around the neighborhood instead. There are many apps that you can use to plan a unique route for your journey in order to make it a memorable event from start to finish.

5. Visit the library.

Finally, if you’re looking for ways to keep your kids engaged for a few hours, visit the local library and let them pick out some books that they’re interested in reading. Getting a local library card will give your kids access to hours of fun, all for free. Not to mention that it will encourage them to read regularly.

That said, books are not the only type of media that libraries provide. In many cases, they also provide access to music, movies, and sometimes even video games. For parents who are on a budget, the library can be a great resource to give your kids access to a wide range of media.

The bottom line on these spring break activities

At the end of the day, all kids’ activities are subjective. After all, every kid is going to have their own unique likes, dislikes, and interests. With that in mind, if there is an activity that your child has been wanting to do for a while, your best bet may be to do that instead. However, if you need some ideas to help you brainstorm things to do, feel free to use this list as a starting point.