35 Boredom Busters For Kids On Spring Break

 

Bored children can make mothers’ cringe, and to me that means constantly trying to entertain them. I put together this list of spring break fun to help any mother creating a bucket list for this break. We will have time each day for a fun, spring break activity, work/chores, and quiet time so that mom can accomplish a project or two over the break. My kids and I sit down at the table and I read over our activity options. After hearing a few each will answer what they are interested in putting on our list.

Spring break is a good time to investigate hobby interests for kids, looking at handicrafts, sculpting, knitting, or STEM projects. Pinterest is full of spring break fun ideas!

Sometimes there is so much to do, and so little time. We do not travel during spring break like many so I tend to get stir crazy. Instead of sitting around telling me they are bored, I insert ideas’ to help the kids play or create crazy things to do such as: In nice weather creating an outside obstacle course, working on a bird house project, or just learning how to build something safely. Boys or girls can put their measuring knowledge to work.

 

Planning will help with boredom, behavior, and imagination.

A few ideas to set up a flexible daily plan over the break is to:

1. Write out a brief schedule of each day and what you expect.

2. Make out a short list of projects they would like to complete. One of mine is the kitchen cabinets. I added organizing them to my list.

3.  Get all of the supplies needed for an activity. Plan ahead on locations outside of the home.

35 Spring Break Fun Activities for Kids:

Lego Star Wars Printable Game Cards from Sun Shine and Hurricane
Ladybug painting ideas : Water bottle cap printed art from Sparkling Buds
Paper Mache Lady bug craft for kids from Sparkling Buds
Spring Season Activity: Foam Flowers from Weaving Ideas
Pipe cleaner stamped flowers from Sparkling Buds
Rainbow Art & Craft for Preschoolers/Kindergartens from Weaving Ideas
Straw Rockets (with Free Rocket Template) from Buggy and Buddy
Bust boredom with these adorable mini paper kites! from One Creative Mommy
Make a Wishing Word Bird! Story Craft from Thimble and Twig
Fun Ways To Explore The Science Of Flight With Kids from Mama Smiles
Tin Can Stilts {Remember this classic toy?} from One Creative Mommy
Eeasy Weather Tracking Printables For Preschool Scientists – FREE! from Mama Smiles
Bubble Snake Blower from Messy Little Monster
How To Make a 3D Spring Picture from Chloe Me Just Me
Flower Suncatcher Craft from Messy Little Monster
Growing Mint in Water from Sloely
Nature Paintbrushes from Messy Little Monster
Mother, May I? from Sloely
Printable Lego Challenge Calendar Ideas for Kids from Little Bins for Little Hands
Forty Forty! from Sloely
Coffee Filter Butterfly from Crafts by Amanda
Trolls Inspired Pod Houses from Frogs and Fairies
Paper Plate Kite from Crafts by Amanda
Early Spring Scavenger Hunt from Edventures with Kids
Invitation to make a Spring Chick Craft from Crafty Kids at Home
Create an Outdoor Activity Jar that ‘Rocks’! from Edventures with Kids
Giant Flower Collage from Crafty Kids at Home
Make flower petal potions — a simple spring activity from Mother Natured
An Invitation to Cut Fresh Flowers from Crafty Kids at Home
Spring Showers Cloud Dough Sensory Bin from Adventures and Plays
Kids Crafts Grass Heads from Red Ted Art
Learning with Natture Tadpoles from Rainy Day Mum
Grass Caterpillars from Red Ted Art
Growing Beans – Simple Science at Home from Rainy Day Mum
Woven Craft Stick Butterfly from The Craft Train

Final Thoughts: 

My parents fun list  for our family included spring clean up in the yard, house, and cars. I want my children to remember the time I spend with them. Fun time.

This list is a good mixture of fun things to do for kids to entertain themselves for a while, and for moms to set aside some time to play and make memories with the kids.

All work and no play is not much fun for moms or kids. There has to be a good balance.

Remember, they are only children once…redeem the time and have some fun!

 

Cheers,

Michelle

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