Early Spring is a tricky time of year. We're all ready to say so long to winter and hello to spring, but sometimes, we get thrown for a loop with some wacky weather. Chilly one day, snow another, and a beautiful sunny day the next. So, if you are looking to keep your kids entertained this month despite the crazy weather, here are five fun activities for you and your kids.
A lot of schools and local colleges put on spring productions and March is a great time to see some of Broadway's finest shows without the Broadway price tag. Check to see if there are matinee hours-which will be perfect for younger kids who might have a hard time sitting through an entire musical or play. You can even do some quick research before the show and share some of the plot points and music with your kids before you attend.
March is National Craft month so it's the perfect time to get crafty with your kids. From St. Patrick's Day crafts to spring time crafts, you can find easy and inexpensive crafts that you and your kids can whip up at home. With a little paint and mason jars you can make adorable animal that are perfect for holding flowers, candy, or your kids favorite treasures. You can get the directions right here. Not feeling crafty? You can even find craft kits that contain everything you need to celebrate National Craft month.
Start a garden with your kids. March is a great time to get a spring garden started and you can do it inside you home. Seed starter kits are easy to find or you can make your own with a few plastic eggs leftover from Easter.
Build a birdhouse. There are so many kits to help you design, construct, and decorate a birdhouse that you'll wonder why you didn't do it earlier! Let your kids get creative while they make new homes for birds that come to visit.
Plan a spring break trip with your kids. It can be a new location, a family favorite, or even a spring break staycation. Let your kids Plan a spring break trip with your kids. Let them help you research locations, find restaurants, and even plan the activities. You can even create a countdown to get everyone excited about the trip and every day, your kids will love counting down the time until you leave on your spring vacay. help you research locations, find restaurants, and even plan the activities. You can even create a countdown to get everyone excited about the trip and every day, your kids will love counting down the time until you leave on your spring vacay.
