20+ Super Fun Things For Kids To Do At Home This Spring Break
What’s a mama’s Spring Break nightmare? Kids bouncing off the walls.
Been there. Done that.
But this year, let’s change that! Put these easy activities in your back pocket, and you’ll be ready as soon as you notice them getting squirrely!
Outside Spring Break Things to Do With Kids
First, this time of year is fun for getting outside. The weather is turning, and it helps if the kids burn off energy.
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1. Enjoy a Storytime Picnic
Pack your favorite books, a few fun foods, and a blanket. Then, read together and bask in the sunshine. After, let them roam on the playground and you’ll return home with kids who aren’t so hyper.
2. Paint Rocks
And then leave them on a nearby trail or at a park for others to find.
3. Have a Backyard Camping Adventure
Turn your backyard into a camping ground with a tent, sleeping bags, and a bonfire for roasting marshmallows.
Too cold to go out? Bring blankets to your bathtub and read in there instead. The kids will think it’s just as fun!
4. Design and Start a Garden
Every year, my kids love designing a garden on graph paper. Once it’s ready, we drive to the nursery and try to make the vision come to life.
5. Do a Nature Scavenger Hunt
These free nature hunt printables will get you out exploring! To do the hunt again and again, slip it in a page protector and take a dry-erase marker with you.
6. Play Real Egg Roulette (or More Egg Games)
Warning: This game WILL get messy. Play outside or somewhere easy to clean!
If you’ve got eggs at home, especially if you’re getting ready for Easter, this is a silly, low-prep activity that’s perfect for playing outside.
Start with a dozen real eggs for every two-three players. 8 eggs should be hard-boiled, and 4 should be raw. Mix them together so no one knows which is which.
Players take turns choosing an egg and gently cracking it on their head. If it’s hard-boiled, they’re safe. If it’s raw… well, they’re wearing it! The first player to crack two raw eggs on their head is out. Keep playing until only one clean-haired champion remains.
Don’t want the mess? Try a classic egg spoon race or egg toss instead for just as much fun without the splat!
Find more plastic and real egg games to play here! >>
7. Sidewalk Chalk Obstacle Course
Turn your driveway or sidewalk into an exciting movement challenge using nothing but chalk! Draw a path filled with fun actions like hop here, spin there, crab walk to the line, or jump like a frog to the finish. Kids follow the course from start to end, completing each silly task along the way.
It’s a great way to burn energy, build coordination, and get those giggles going.
Find more outdoor games for kids.
Inside Things to Do Over Spring Break
Sometimes, the weather laughs at you. Or you still have things to do while your children are home. If you have to stay inside, these activities are fun without tons of work.
8. Try a Family Challenge
Like the Blindfold Food Challenge:
A family challenge for the brave! Blindfold each person and have them taste-test different foods. The one who can guess the most right, wins. Examples include:
- Peanut butter
- Cheese
- Marinara
- Butter
- Chocolate chips
- Banana
Grab a full list of crazy fun family challenges >>
9. Test Out Cool Science Experiments
The reaction that baking soda and vinegar make amazes kids every time!
Try out more fun and easy science experiments here>>>
Or try this easy milk, food coloring, and dish soap experiment.
10. Play An Easy Rainbow Dice Game
This colorful Roll a Rainbow game is a simple but memorable activity kids can enjoy anytime. Players take turns rolling one die and filling in their rainbow with colorful candies, tokens, or markers. The first player to complete their rainbow wins!
11. Sweet Gratitude Game
Turn a simple bag of Skittles into a colorful gratitude adventure! In this easy game, each candy color stands for something to be thankful for. As you pick a piece, share your answer before you eat it. It’s a fun, meaningful way to spark conversation, laughter, and positivity with kids or family.
12. Set Sail for a Pirate Adventure
Make time for some swashbucklin’ fun! First, discover your silly pirate name. Then test your crew with the hilarious game “Who Is Most Like a Pirate?” From the sneakiest scallywag to the loudest sea captain, ye never know who’ll win the title!
More pirate activities to add:
- Free Pirate Treasure Hunt: Hide “loot” around the house
- Pirate Walk Challenge: Talk and walk like a pirate
- Design Yer Flag: Draw your own pirate flag
- Coin Toss Game: Aim coins into a treasure chest (or bucket)
Pirate sayings to use: “Arrr!, “Ahoy!, “Walk the plank!, “Ye scurvy dog!”
13. Get Creative With Paper
This takes the cake for the EASIEST art project of all time.
Find a huge roll of paper and cover your dining room table with it. For the rest of Spring Break, the kids can doodle on it whenever they please. You’ll end up with a very unique tablecloth.
14. Play Spring Themed Minute To Win It Games
For these active games, players compete in a series of St Patrick’s Day minute to win its or Easter themed 60-second challenges using simple items. It’s both hilarious and active!
Here’s the challenge shown in the picture:
Don’t Blow It: Players have one minute to transfer as many Froot Loops from a table to a cup or bowl. The catch? They have to use the straw to move them.
When the timer goes off, the player with the most cereal in their bowl wins.
15. Pull Out Your Trivia
Even on break, you can learn new things!
Get trivia night rolling with:
16. Explore a Zoo or Museum Virtually
Explore museums, zoos, and landmarks through virtual tours right in your living room.
Check out:
- Virtual Zoo Cameras
- Around the World Museums You Can Visit Virtually
- Virtual Tours of World Renowned Landmarks
17. Have a Family Game Day
Grab your favorite board or card games. And if that’s too much work, all you have to do is pull out these hilarious games:
- Hilarious Spring 5 Second Rule Game
- Spring Jeopardy Game
- Spring Family Feud
- Spring Scattergories
- Lively Spring This or That Questions
- Family Friendly Truth or Dare
- Who’s Most Likely in Your Family
- How Well Do You Know Your Family Members
- Juicy Put Your Finger Down Questions
18. Roll A Bunny
Hop into some fun with this Roll A Bunny dice game! It’s a simple, super fun activity that kids (and adults!) can enjoy together. No glue, candy, or craft supplies needed. Just grab some dice and drawing tools.
If your kids love this, try this Roll A Monster free printable game, too.
19. Get Moving Inside
This free exercise dice game for kids is perfect if it’s too cold, or you’re stuck inside over spring break. This game gets wiggles out in a fun way!
20. Have a Family Movie Day
And finally, when they begin to get antsy…and you feel your mind slipping away…check out this list of inspiring family movies. Grab the snacks and relax. (Without the wrestling and hair-pulling)😉
Got even more time? Make a Spring Bucket List and start checking them off today!
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