Spring break is fast approaching, and while the kids are ecstatic, parents are doing the panic dance. If you haven’t planned a week’s worth of activities, don’t freak out just yet. We have five excellent ideas that will keep your children busy during their time off of school.
1. Head to the beach! While this may seem like an obvious choice, it’s relatively inexpensive and you can make a day of it. Pack a cooler with subs and sodas, grab the car keys and head out! If you live in Florida, you should have little to no trouble traveling to the nearest beach with the kids. Just don’t forget the sunscreen and sand toys! For a list of Florida beaches, refer to this directory. http://www.awesomeflorida.com/beaches-of-florida.htm
2. Tour a local attraction or theme park! Plan a trip to your local museum, aquarium, planetarium, zoo or park. Many attractions have kid discounts and can be a cheap way to offer a fun, educational experience that kids will surely love. “Hands on” learning is one of the best ways for children to be involved and understand science, nature and history. For a list of Florida attractions, select the area in which you live, and start planning your trip from there. http://www.touristflorida.com/
3. Plant a garden and get outdoors! Head to your local nursery and pick out seeds such as carrots, tomatoes, eggplant, and cauliflower that bloom nicely in the northern parts of Florida in the spring. Pick a sunny spot in your back yard, grab a shovel, and line your garden with rocks or stones. Plant seeds that are in season and watch your children learn the science behind vegetable growing. They’ll love enjoying their home-grown veggies after they’ve sprouted! For more information about home vegetable gardening, follow the link below. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/vh021
4. Volunteer for a day! Give back to your community by signing up at a local soup kitchen, nursing home or animal shelter. It will be a rewarding experience for your child, and helping the less fortunate can help ground children and help them appreciate the smaller things in life. It will teach them not to take anything for granted and maybe they’ll change a life. http://www.volunteerflorida.org/volnow/index.html
5. Theme a rainy day “SPRING” and craft, bake, and play spring activities! It is highly likely that at least one day during spring break will be rainy. Take this day to stay indoors, craft spring arts and bake springtime snacks and dinners. For a list of spring-themed food and fun, check out the following site. http://familyfun.go.com/spring/
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