Easter holidays are here, and although many will take the opportunity to travel and go sightseeing, others will choose to stay in their city and enjoy some quiet family days.
If this is your case, we want to propose several plans so you can do with the children on these holidays: nature, cultural activities, home plans, adventures ... Alternatives for all tastes where fun will be guaranteed!
Cook together
What child does not like to help his parents in the kitchen? Knead, mix ingredients, bake ... in short, be the perfect "pinche".
These days, when we will have more time to enjoy with our children, let's look for some fun recipe to cook it together. How about some French toast, typical of this time of year?
Crafts
Crafts are always a Perfect and fun resource to enjoy with your family. But in addition to fun, we may not always be aware of the multiple benefits it brings to the child: development of creativity, exercise of fine motor skills, stimulation of the senses, relaxation, concentration ...
There are many crafts we can do with them depending on their age and skill, so get to work!
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A plan that never disappoints and is always a good time to implement is to organize a film session without leaving home, taking advantage of the many premieres that are presented this season.
Lower the blinds, turn up the volume of the television, and enjoy a movie with your children while you have dinner together.
Organize a costume party
Most children love to dress up, and for them it's always Carnival. Therefore, we propose another fun and original plan to surprise your children on these holidays: Organize a costume party for the whole family.
Maybe you already have a group costume, but if not, you can make them yourself simply and quickly, with the collaboration of the kids.
You can choose the theme that you like (the sea, the circus, Disney characters, animals, fantasy ...) or make it free, organize a special homemade snack, put music to dance ... and enjoy!
Set up a puppet theater
Making a puppet theater is a hilarious plan for any child, in addition to providing endless benefits related, especially, with the development of creativity, improved attention and the development of oral and body expression.
You don't need a large space to organize a home theater, and even you can make simple finger puppets yourself. Let the show begin!
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And among so many leisure offer we may forget the simplest and most accessible to all ages and tastes: playing a family board game, which in addition to being a very fun plan, is a excellent way to learn If we opt for educational games.
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Create a city with buildings
The building blocks, whether large, small, wooden, plastic, Lego ... are one of the toys that never goes out of style, and that are very beneficial for the development of the child, as it helps to stimulate motor, social and cognitive skills.
Try to make a robot, a car, a spaceship together ... or even a city with all its services! You will have a great time imagining, and your joint creation will be unique and unrepeatable.
"Camping" in the living room
Sometimes the simplest things are the ones that excite children the mostThat is why we propose you to organize a fun pajama party and "camp" in the living room, creating a magical environment to dream and enjoy.
Help yourself with teepees or tents (which you can even make yourself with sticks and sheets) and decorate it with a garland of lights or LED candles. Complete with blankets, cushions and sleeping bags. Laughter and excitement to spend a different night will be assured!
Play an escape room
Escape games are all the rage and are one of the leisure options preferred by families. Teamwork and decision-making against the clock are the main protagonists of this type of activities, which brings so many benefits to children.
Surely in your city there is a wide range of family escape games. We advise you to inform yourself and try to do it with your children: the experience will not leave you indifferent!
Visit a museum and perform cultural activities
Going to museums with children is a wonderful plan that, however, is not always taken into account as a leisure alternative. But visiting museums (art, science, nature ...) encourages the development of children and opens the possibility of discovering many more details of the world around them.
Further, many museums have children's activity programs so that children can get more juice on their visit. Do not forget to inform yourself of the options available in your city!
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There is much leisure offer beyond an afternoon of cinema and popcorn, so we advise you to take a look at the children's shows in your city To enjoy with your children.
Dance exhibitions, ice skating, magic shows, musicals, acrobatics circus, concerts for the whole family ... the list of plans is endless and you will spend a fantastic afternoon enjoying with your family.
Spend the afternoon in a library
There are really impressive libraries and bookstores, but this type of tourism is not necessary for enjoy an afternoon with your children surrounded by books, wonderful stories and stories to discover.
You probably have a municipal library very close to home, and you may even go to it frequently. Do not forget to do it during these holidays, because it is always a good time to enjoy reading.
In addition, some libraries include cultural activities to do with children, such as storytelling, crafts or educational workshops.
Spend a day in a theme park
The amusement parks are guaranteed fun for young and old, and this time of year is perfect to enjoy a family day, without crowds and with a weather that usually accompanies.
Adrenaline, excitement, fun and many adventures together will make the day a wonderful and hard to forget experience!
A day of adventures
Y if your child likes adventure and emotion try to surprise him with one of these great ideas: a children's paintball session, a karting circuit for children, a day of adventure in the trees, caving, zip lines, climbing ...
There is no better way to unload adrenaline, release tensions and enjoy a stunning family day; Don't you think
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Conduct environmental workshops, collaborate in the care of animals on a farm, learn about birds, insects or aromatic herbs, grow our own urban garden ... There are countless activities related to the environment that we can carry out with our children!
In some cases we will not need more than our own imagination and initiative to enjoy with the children. And on other occasions we can resort to the various leisure plans related to the environment that sometimes offer municipalities or sports clubs.
Plan a picnic excursion
With the arrival of spring also come the desire to organize outdoor excursions with a built-in picnic. And there is nothing more rewarding than tasting a delicious homemade meal surrounded by nature!
If you are going to enjoy a picnic in the countryside with your baby or toddler, remember to pack everything you need to make your excursion unforgettable.
Make a horse route
Children and animals form a perfect binomial, and usually, the idea of spending time together usually excites the little ones. Dogs, cats and other pets are available to anyone, but What little face would your child put on if you surprise him with a horse ride?
The routes on horseback or in pony (according to the age of the child), are safe if they are made in specialized sites, and a different and special leisure alternative. The monitors will give you the precise instructions to enjoy the ride, it is not necessary to have previous riding experience.
Ride a bike together
We should adopt the bike as a usual means of transport, both to go to work or to go to school if you are relatively close. For children it is an adventure, besides being a ecological and healthy plan.
But if riding a bicycle is not something you normally do, preparing a simple route through the countryside or the mountains can be an ideal leisure plan for these spring holidays. Do not forget to bring water, a healthy snack and of course a complete protective equipment.
Spend the afternoon at the pool
Enjoying a swim in the pool does not have to be an exclusively summer plan. Find a heated pool in your municipality and go with your little one to relax together in the water.
In addition, some swimming pools allow users to freely use didactic material, such as churros or mats, which will not only provide you with fun moments, but will also favor the practice of physical exercise while you play.
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