• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Meet Ashley
  • Contact
  • Latest Instagram Posts
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclosure Policy
  • Giveaways

With Ashley And Company

Entertainment, Geek, and Travel Site

  • Home
  • Entertainment
    • Marvel
    • Star Wars
    • Movies
    • Film Reviews
  • Film Reviews
  • Interviews
  • Disney
  • Travel

Spring Break Boredom Busters!

March 25, 2013 By Ashley 5 Comments

Spring Break Boredom Busters, Kid science experiments, activities for children

 

Spring Break is finally here! I know some moms out there dread the week off but I love it. I feel like my kids are growing up so quickly that I can't get enough one on one time with them. Getting to stay in my jammies and not having to see the o'ungodly wakeup time of 5:30am are just added bonuses. Nevertheless, having them home all day everyday means that I need to be on my A game. They will want to be entertained, having fun, and engaged in something at all times.

Challenge Accepted.

Despite the fact that this is SPRING break it is snowing outside and I know some of my moms in the Midwest are experiencing more snow too. So for Snow Day ideas I suggest my Snow Day Ideas for Kids. But for those of you who are enjoying nice weather I thought you might need/want some boredom busters.

1. Become Scientists (being mad is optional!) and create your own lab!

The internet is full of great ideas and simple science experiments. Here are three of our favorites:

  • Create a volcano

                  All you need is baking soda, vinegar, plastic container, and food coloring (optional but it makes it look cool!) You could measure your ingredients or just wing it like my husband did. Honestly it makes for a bigger explosion and more giggles if you just combine a lot of the baking soda and vinegar!

  • Tornado in a bottle

                Take 2 empty 2 liter bottles. Fill one two-thirds of the way full with water. Add food coloring if you like for extra wow. Tape the tops of the bottles together using masking tape or duct tape. Turn upside down and make circles with the bottles to create the tornado effect.

  • Rainbow Carnations

                 Turn boring white carnations into the colors of the rainbow! You will need a vase for each flower. Fill with water and add 10 to 20 drops of food coloring (depending on size of vase). Place one flower in each color and let them sit for about a day. Your little ones will be amazed at the magic flowers!

2. Visit a National Park or Museum.

We are very fortunate here in the DC Metro area to be a stone's throw from several historic sites, battlefields, and museums. The National Park Service offers a list of parks by state.

3. Organize a Spring Cleaning Party.

This doesn't sound like a lot of fun and I'm sure your children, if old enough, will think you are tricking them. But seriously, you can make it fun, get your house decluttered and teach them about helping others in need. I put on some upbeat Disney movie songs and we dance around while we straighten up and clean out our rooms. We also pick out toys, clothes, etc that can be donated to those less fortunate than us. What kind of a party would it be without dessert? We celebrate having a clean house with the yummy Stonyfield frozen greek yogurt topped with organic sprinkles!

4. Never underestimate the power of the Playdate.

This might be a no brainer but I think sometimes we forget that it is ok to not be our child's playmates 24/7. Chances are you have a friend who has their children home too and could use a break.

5. Create a Craft Studio in your house.

All those fun pins on Pinterest, DIY gift ideas, home decor projects, now is the time to get started! I love letting the kids dig into our craft drawers and create whatever is in their hearts. This is also perfect for any handmade gifts that need to be finished in time for Easter, Mother's Day, and Father's Day.

6. Visit the Library for Storytimes and other programs. 

Our library offers a variety of programs for children of all ages. I would encourage you to visit your local library's website or visit them to learn more about the programs offered. It's educational, fun, and free!

7. Kid's Choice. Let them pick what they want to do.

I try to remember that being structured and a planner is a good thing but that I need to also feed my children's creativity and give them the chance to make choices for themselves. Whether it's a Mommy Daughter date or vacation time, I always let them choose one activity all on their own. Of course if it is something crazy like going to the moon that's not going to happen! But hey let's visit the air and space museum and see the space ships!

I hope these ideas help you keep your troops happy and your sanity in tack this week. And as a former teacher, I am sure your child's teacher would love to hear that you appreciate all they do and how hard they work!

Do you have anything fun planned for Spring Break?

Filed Under: Kids, parenting Tagged With: children, Family time, holidays, kid activities, kids, motherhood, parenting, Spring, spring break

Previous Post: « Mamavation Monday: Spring Break
Next Post: Power Up! Quick and Healthy Breakfasts for Kids! »

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Avatar for Joanna @way2gomomJoanna @way2gomom

    March 25, 2013 at 10:56 am

    Love these ideas! It’s spring break here too – we always have a mad scientists’ lab, although sometimes we call it a lair…

    Reply
    • Avatar for AshleyAshley

      March 25, 2013 at 2:34 pm

      love that..a lair muwahahaha 🙂

      Reply
  2. Avatar for Anjanette @MommaYoungAnjanette @MommaYoung

    March 27, 2013 at 11:42 am

    Those are great ideas thank you for sharing. I’ll have a house full of with luck – not so bored kids.

    Reply
  3. Avatar for LydiaLydia

    March 27, 2013 at 8:22 pm

    GREAT ideas! Pinning!

    Reply
  4. Avatar for Caroline ConnorsCaroline Connors

    March 28, 2013 at 10:44 pm

    Great ideas! We had our spring break last week in Texas, and I could have definitely used some of these tips to keep my kidooski’s from climbing the walls! LOL! Thanks for sharing and enjoy your break!

    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

CommentLuv badgeShow more posts

Primary Sidebar

Meet Ashley

Avatar for Caroline ConnorsAshley Saunders is a movie critic, writer, podcaster, and gamer from the Washington DC area who is always ready to travel.
Read More →

Footer

Ambassador

Hershey Sweetest Families 2020

My Favorites

The Flash Movie Review 2023
Director Rob Savage interview boogeyman
Across the Spider-Verse Post Credit Scene Details
Across the Spider-Verse Easter Eggs
Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse Review
Dungeons & Dragons Honor Among Thieves Giveaway

Copyright © 2023 · With Ashley And Company