10 Ideas for Spring Break Projects
Here are 10 ideas for spring break projects!
- Build a birdhouse: Provide materials such as wood, nails, and paint for children to create a birdhouse to hang in the backyard.
- Plant a garden: Help children create a small garden bed or container garden, and teach them how to plant and care for flowers and vegetables.
- Make a kite: Provide materials such as paper, string, and sticks for children to create and decorate their own kites to fly on a windy day.
- Create a scrapbook: Encourage children to document their spring break by creating a scrapbook filled with pictures, ticket stubs, and other souvenirs.
- Have a picnic: Plan a picnic in a local park or beach and let the children help prepare the food and set up the blanket and decorations.
- Make homemade ice cream: Children can make their own ice cream using simple ingredients and a plastic bag.
- Build a fort: Help children build a fort using blankets, pillows and chairs, where they can read, play and relax.
- Make a craft from nature: Collect natural materials such as leaves, flowers, and sticks and use them to create a craft such as a wreath or a picture frame.
- Create a springtime science experiment: Conduct experiments such as observing the growth of plants or the life cycle of butterflies.
- Plan a family outing: Help children plan a family outing such as a trip to a museum or a zoo, or a hike in a local nature trail.