Easter is officially around the corner, meaning it is time to start thinking about activities to do with your grandchildren. The lucky thing is that they will appreciate anything, just as long as they are doing something.
Easter is one of those holidays where the parents will find it difficult to get the time off so it is time for grandparents to step up, especially now you are retired. So, if you are struggling with things to do this Easter, then we have gathered a list of some of the best activities to do with your grandchildren.
Easter Egg Crafts
With it being Easter, it is the perfect time to get crafty with an Easter theme. The only other holiday that is perfect for this is Christmas. Nevertheless, there are a lot of things that you can craft during the Easter holidays. So, be prepared to get messy.
Easter Egg Decor
Starting with painted Easter eggs. You can’t get any more on theme than painted Easter eggs, and they take a bit of time to craft. So, you can guarantee that you will keep them entertained for most of the day without them getting bored.
One of the benefits of Easter egg decoration is that you can customise it however you like. Plus, you have the option of painting them or using felt-tip pens to make it less messy. However, don’t be a party pooper and get some paint brushes for the grandkids.
What do you use to paint eggs? Well, you can blow out the egg yolk and whites of a real egg; however, these can be quite delicate. Instead, buy fake eggs that are plain white, which you can then decorate. Once you have finished, you can then hang these up on pieces of string and put them around the house. If the weather is nice, consider hanging them on a tree outside.
Felt Easter Eggs
Another great way to get crafty would be to create felt Easter eggs. Egg-themed decorations are always great fun so when it comes to felt Easter eggs, things just get a little better. All you need to do here is buy those fake eggs again and buy some felt. Then glue the felt onto the eggs and there you have it, felt Easter eggs. A simple and very easy way of decorating Easter eggs for the children.
Paper Mache Eggs
Paper mache eggs are something that most of us remember when we were children at school. It seemed to be a great day when it came around each year in primary or elementary school. It is a memory that you have probably forgotten until you came across it here.
Now, this is certainly one of the messiest craft activities that we can do however, it is one of the most fun. We recommend that when you do this, you do it on an old blanket or even a plastic cover just to ensure you are not getting glue all over the floor.
Another great point about this is that it is very time-consuming as well, especially if you are going to be decorating it at the end. Once you have glued the tissue together, you have to wait for it to dry. Then you can get some paint brushes out and decorate them to how you want them to look. They can take a while to dry, though, so you will need to find something to do in the meantime.
Easter Egg Games
Now, if crafts are something that you don’t want to do due to all of the mess it creates then that is very understandable. Nonetheless, you cannot be that boring grandparent who does nothing with their children during Easter. So you have to find something fun such as an Easter egg game.
Easter Egg Hunts
This is something that every child loves and you can make this game very competitive as well. Basically, all you need to say to your grandchildren is they can only have the chocolate when they find it so hide their Easter eggs in places they will be able to get to BUT, make it difficult for them. This needs to keep them entertained for a while, so consider getting them 3-5 small Easter eggs and scatter them all around your home. If you have a back garden, then consider hiding some of them in there as well.
Egg and Spoon Race
Another entertaining game but one where they can get even more competitive. If you are still good on your feet and great at balancing the egg, then you should surprise them with your skills. As we all know, kids have no patience so if they see you taking the lead, they will start running and more than likely, the egg will fall off and you win.
The benefit of an egg and spoon race is more than just the overall competitiveness of the game. It is also an opportunity to improve their hand and eye coordination skills, which is something we all need to improve at such a young age.
If you want to get endless hours of fun out of this game, we recommend buying fake eggs that you can reuse for the race. These will also be better if you will be hosting your egg-and-spoon race indoors.
Summary
There are many wonderful things to do over the Easter holidays and they can kill a lot of time. Ideally, you want to make them feel fatigued with all the activities in the morning so they can become more relaxed in the afternoon, although some children can run around for hours.
If you are ever struggling for things to do, then consider baking or going through their old baby gift sets with them. See what they want to keep or what they can give away and if they do want to give stuff away, this can be part of the Easter fun.
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Cathy Fletcher
Cathy Fletcher is a retired physiotherapist based in Manchester, UK, with a rich 40-year career in the NHS. After navigating the challenges of divorce and retirement, Cathy discovered a new purpose: empowering individuals over 50 to live their best lives and uncover new passions. Her personal journey through these significant life changes has fuelled her commitment to sharing insights and experiences with others in similar stages.
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