Who thought we would be nearing our second Spring Break in a pandemic? You may find yourself wondering how you can make Spring Break memorable and fun for your family while keeping your preschooler safe and healthy. Consider what is most important about a vacation or trip out of town. Is it the money spent, the location, or the time with your family? Sure, it is fun getting away from the hum-drum of life. However, the true magic of a vacation is the memories and time together.
Camp Out
A tried and true idea for making memories and staying home is to camp out. You can camp out in your backyard or your living room. Set up a tent, barbeque hot dogs, and make s’mores. If you have a nearby campground which socially distances, better yet! Your preschooler will surely remember sleeping in the backyard or living room with the family!
Movie Night
Let everyone in the family pick a movie and their favorite movie candy. Make a big bowl of popcorn; maybe add some extra butter to make it more like movie theater popcorn! You can make a night of watching movies and laughing together. Small projectors and screens have become more affordable and would be a great addition to a family movie night!
Travel the World
Decide on a location where your family would love to travel. You can engage your preschooler in researching the location and the cultures of that location. Choose a fun craft or activity to complete as a family that celebrates that country’s culture. Plan your meals around the local cuisine and try some new foods.
Scavenger Hunt
Look into your town’s history. Your local library is a great place to start. Create a tour or scavenger hunt around town for your family to learn more about the town’s history and engage your preschooler by asking questions about how they think the town would have looked one hundred years ago. If you’re lucky enough to find an old family restaurant that has been around for awhile, stop for lunch and ask if they have any local specialities!
Spring Break is a time to unwind and reconnect with our families and ourselves. We can easily do so by being creative while staying close to home. Have fun creating new memories with your family!
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