Spring in South Florida is, in my opinion, the best season. The chill in the air that accompanies winter has retreated leaving us with warm temperatures and a spring breeze. Spring means shorts, tank tops, and flip-flops. It is also the best time of year to get outside and play with your children. Below are fun family-friendly springtime activities.
5 Fun Spring Time Activities For Kids
Go on a Treasure Hunt
This has always been one of my children’s favorite games and moving it outdoors makes it more challenging. This game will take a little preparation on your part but the kids will have a blast. Simply pick your treasure spot and work backward with clues. Hide all the clues and watch your child’s delight as they race from clue to clue to find the treasure. Your treasure can be anything from a small trinket to money or a toy.
Nature Trail
See if you can find a local nature trail and get the family together for a little outdoor hiking. Pack a lunch and refreshments and take your time looking at all the sites. This is especially fun to do with young kids who delight in the little things like butterflies and flowers.
Fly a Kite
Go fly a kite, literally! With the spring breeze in the air, it is the perfect time to show your kids how to fly a kite. If your neighborhood does not have the room for kite flying head down to your local park and enjoy the next fun activity on the list.
Visit a Local Park
Slides and swings may be a child’s playground but that doesn’t mean the adults can’t join in. You are never too young to swing! My daughter always enjoyed pushing me on the swing just as much as she enjoyed swinging herself. The kids will enjoy some fresh air and great exercise.
Blow Bubbles
Nothing is more precious than the smile on your child’s face as they chase a bubble rising into the spring air. Bubbles are an inexpensive and easy way to enjoy the outdoors with your children. Take turns blowing bubbles and catching them. These days there are so many different types of bubbles from a simple wand to a bubble-blowing machine, they are sure to blow you away!
Finding time to spend with your kids any season of the year is a reward worth its weight in gold. The laundry, house cleaning, and other chores can all be handled in the dark hours of the day. Enjoy the sunlight and beautiful family-friendly springtime activities with your children!
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