Spring Break Activities for Children both Indoors and Outdoors

There are many fun activities you can do with children during spring break, both indoors and outdoors, depending on your location and interests. Here are a few ideas:

Go to a museum or aquarium and learn about something new.
Visit a zoo and see the animals up close.
Go on a scavenger hunt, either indoors or outdoors.
Visit a local library and borrow some books to read together.
Outdoor activities: Take advantage of the spring weather and spend time outdoors. Go for a nature walk, visit a park, have a picnic, or go on a bike ride.
Arts and crafts: Children love being creative. Set up a craft table and let them create their own masterpieces. You can make Easter crafts, decorate eggs, create collages, or make spring-themed paintings art projects together
Movie marathon: Set up a movie marathon and let children watch their favorite films. You can make it a theme-based marathon or watch a mix of movies. Don’t forget to make some popcorn!
Science experiments: Kids love science experiments. You can do some simple experiments at home using items that you already have. Make a lava lamp, create a tornado in a jar, or do a baking soda and vinegar volcano.
Board games: Board games are a great way to spend quality time with children.
You can play classic games like Monopoly, Scrabble, or Clue, or try some new ones.
Virtual tours: Take a virtual tour of a museum, art gallery, or zoo. Many institutions offer virtual tours that are engaging and educational.
Cooking and baking: Children love to help in the kitchen. You can teach them how to make their favorite snacks, bake cookies, or make a special meal together.

Remember, the key is to keep the activities engaging and fun for children. You can mix and match activities and tailor them to your child's interests and abilities.

About the Author: Yvonne Wonder

As the founder and managing director of Destination Sitters, LLC, a national hotel and event babysitting service, and the mother of two children, I strongly believe that family comes first. I personally needed babysitting when I moved to San Diego 14 years ago. Like most parents, I assumed there were standards for temporary babysitting; in reality, there are no state standards or licensing requirements for temporary babysitting. The idea for Destination Sitters was born! I wanted to Give Parents Peace of Mind® when traveling with their children, so I created strict screening requirements for the sitters we refer. There is nothing like the peace of mind that comes from getting great professional help to care for your children, especially when traveling away from home. I and my partners, along with our office staff, have that one goal in mind with everything we do. Through the years of working with children, I have been inspired to write three books, and this blog for parents’ and children’s wellbeing. I believe the best way to teach a child is leading by example, with love, honesty, integrity, compassion, perseverance, and personal responsibility. Learning these values and teaching children that all women and men are equal will encourage them to dream big to be anything they want to be! An entrepreneur for over 35 years, I previously spent years running a construction and design company with two offices in California and built million-dollar estates and remodeled existing ones. For three and half years, I was one of the primary designers on HGTV’s Curb Appeal. I have also been published in books, magazines and newspapers, and have been a featured designer in multiple showcase houses.