Now that Christmas break is over we are getting back into the routine of things. With February here the kids are starting to get a little crazy and wanting a little bit of a longer break from school.
March break (or Spring break as we call it around here) is just around the corner. I remember looking forward to spring break as a week where my mom and dad would take off work and we would go away for 2 or 3 days. Never far, just to the city about an hour away, but we would get to stay at a hotel, play in the pool and eat out at restaurants.
Now that my daughter is in kindergarten, we have to base our trips around school holidays. This has been a learning curve for us this past year. Since we just went on a trip a couple of weeks ago it is not in our budget to go away again, so I am on the hunt for some great local ideas of what to do with the kids.
This is what I have come up with so far:
Spend the day at the local aquatic center – we have a great aquatic center in our town where the kids could spend hours!
Head to the nearby city to take in a movie at the cheap theater – at $3 a seat it is a nice cheap activity (unless you buy the popcorn that is!)
Or if you and/or your kids aren’t in to movies or if there is nothing good playing, head to a mall that has a playplace and then head for lunch to a new/different restaurant – I don’t know any kid that can resist a playplace and an invitation for eating out.
What are your plans for spring break?
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We are excited to be part of the Kindermom program again this year. Don’t forget to check out the KINDER® Canada Facebook page for a peek at the 2012 toy collection, great conversation, and exclusive monthly contests through the My Kinder Moments application – this February they are giving away $500 towards the ultimate staycation!
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Anya
Friday 10th of February 2012
Spring Break is usually just a break from the school day routine. Financial and other limitations prevent us from having a trip away or even just a day at the movies. But just cuddling in later in the mornings. Staying up a bit later with my daughter to watch a movie. All these make a great spring break. And now that our son is also in a daily program. It will be nice not having the hectic mornings. This might mean early to work for dad and early evenings with more family time:) I do wish there were community organized activities and events during breaks that included special needs kids. I know some theaters, and indoor playgrounds do special days for Autistic kids. But I'm not aware of any in the GTA. Still love the break from the daily routine!