Keeping the little ones entertained at Easter
Aside from eating lots of chocolate, which let’s face it - has its limits, what else can you do with the grandchildren over the Easter holidays?
If you’re going to visit your grandchildren or you’re having the little ones to stay at yours then you’ll need a few activities up your sleeve to keep them entertained.
Whatever the weather we’ve got a few ideas on how to keep them occupied…
At home and in the garden
An Easter egg hunt. It’s tradition so make sure you’ve got a stash of little chocolate eggs at hand to quickly put one together. For smaller children it’s best to place the eggs in one room or area of the garden but for older children , spreading them around and providing clues will make it a challenge and draw the game out a while longer.
A tea party. This can provide enough entertainment for a whole afternoon if you make the food yourselves – and you don’t need to be Mary Berry to whip up the simple treats that children love. Finger sandwiches, fairy cakes and chocolate eggs are a sure fire hit among children of all ages. Making chocolate refrigerator cakes is also a great way of dealing with an overload of chocolate. If the weather is nice outside why not set up a picnic with the children’s tea set. You could just bring the teddies but why not invite some of the neighbours’ children to join in.
Egg decorating. This is a lovely way to bring out children’s creative sides. Firstly you’ll need to prepare your eggs by blowing out their insides – it’s not as tricky as it sounds and there are plenty of videos on YouTube which can show you how to do it. Alternatively you can simply hard-boil your eggs, although they will only last a matter of days before they start to go off. Then all you need is what you choose to decorate them with – you can dye your eggs with food dye, paint them or even get jazzy using PVA glue with sequins or feathers.
Egg and spoon race. With all that chocolate it’s important to get some exercise in – preferably before the devouring commences. All you need is a batch of eggs and some large spoons. If you have some spare ribbon then you can create an easy finish line with two people holding at either end. Children love this game as it’s one that adults can easily get involved with too – and the kids stand a good chance at winning!
Create a reading den. With all the sugar and excitement from earlier in the day, it’s a good idea to wind down the day with a quiet activity to prepare the children for bedtime. A reading den creates a cosy space that will make reading time feel special. You can easily fashion a den with a simple pop up tent or by propping bed sheets up on three or four chairs. Fill the space with some cushions, blankets and books – you could even peg some fairy lights up inside – and you won’t have any trouble getting the kids to try it out.
Keen to leave the house?
If you dread the idea of being cooped up all weekend but you’re unsure of where you can take the children then search for local petting zoos – with the weather warming up, they’ll be opening their doors again. To keep the cost down, why not take a packed lunch – getting the children to help with this is another great way of keeping them entertained.
This is a post sponsored by Stannah.
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