Spring Break Snacks & Activities

Spring is just around the corner and the kids will be home from school for Spring Break. No matter what the weather will be like where you are or what your plans are, we have some great Spring Break Snacks & Activities for you and your family.

Sometimes planning activities for the kids can be challenging especially if us parents still have work to do and our normal daily chores. By planning a few activities ahead of time, we can make sure the kids stay busy with some constructive play. From arts and crafts, outdoor play, to making some fun snacks, wha have you covered.

Spring Break Activities & Snacks

For Rainy Days Spent Inside

When it rains, you and the kids won’t be bored stuck inside with these fun activities paired with healthy snacks.

Smoothie and Play Dough Match Up

Make a tasty smoothie like this Kid-Friendly Fruit Smoothie. Then, make a batch of homemade play dough and get the kids to add the food coloring. Encourage them to mix colors of the play dough and even match the color of their smoothie.

Puppet Show Extravaganza

Make easy puppets together, put on a show and snack on…popcorn! Try this Peanut Butter Drizzled Popcorn, these homemade puppet ideas and this simple doorway puppet theatre.

Painting with Produce

For snack time, make Black Bean Hummus with assorted veggies for dipping. When only a few dippers remain, get out some paint and paper to see if any of them are good painting tools. We have done this with heads of celery for this fun design (see below picture).

For Sunny Days Spent Outside

Get Outside and Play

When the sun’s out, it’s time to go outside and have fun. Here are 30 classic outdoor games. I bet you know them all, but do your kids? After running around, remember to hydrate. Pour some water and serve these healthy Green Smoothie Pops or Frozen Watermelon Popsicles.

Plant a Garden

If it’s warm where you live, it’s a great time to plant a garden. If it’s still chilly, plant in little pots and bring everything inside to sprout. Here are 5 easy things for kids to grow. Once everyone is excited about his or her future plants, dig into this Mediterranean Chopped Salad as the perfect produce-packed lunch.

Busy Days In and Out

Whether you’re visiting a local museum or doing a scavenger hunt downtown, when you’re out and about, it’s a great idea to bring healthy snacks.

Here are four healthy recipes to make ahead then grab-n-go when you head on an adventure:

• No-Bake Granola Balls
• Fruity Fun Roll Ups
• Orange Carrot Raisin Mini Muffins
• Pistachio-Chip Trail Mix

It’s also a great idea to pack a small cooler. Include fresh fruit and cut veggies, cubed cheese, peeled hard-cooked eggs, yogurt and water. You’ll have plenty of healthy snacks so you won’t buy less nutritious items while out.

I hope you and your kids have a blast this spring break. Comment below and tell me what activities you have planned and what snacks you’re going to make. I’m a busy mom too and am always looking for new ideas!

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