5 Wellness Activities to do This Spring!

March 20th marks the first day of Spring. I personally believe that New Year’s Resolutions aren’t obtainable because like most of the planet’s habitats, humans are meant to rest and reflect during the cold months. Then, like the flowers and the buds of fruit, bloom again in the warmth of sunshine. Spring is a beautiful new beginning and with that, it’s a great opportunity to teach your littles about health. So here’s a list of wellness activities you can do with your kids this spring, with FREE downloadables and resources! 🌸

1. Have a nature scavenger hunt! This gets your family outside and moving. A scavenger hunt practices mindfulness because it allows your kids to be fully in the present. We've offered a spring scavenger hunt to do in your backyard, but feel free to make yours a holiday theme! St. Patrick's Day anyone? Get your free Scavenger Hunt HERE!

2. Explore feelings through art and color! Teaching your littles to navigate their big emotions is a hard challenge for even the best of us, but teaching them to attach their feelings to a color helps them identify what’s going on inside them- thus leading to a quicker conflict resolution. Plus, bonus points for color recognition! Get a Spring Feelings Activity and Mindful Journal HERE!

3. Tired of bead sensory play? Let’s get down to the dirt! Plant something with your little one this spring! It can be flowers, fruits, or vegetables! Anything you like! Whatever your family finds manageable, being able to feel the soil beneath your kids hands, the touch of the seeds, will help with grounding and sensory play! It’s a great chance to create family bonding time as your kids water and grow their very own first plant! Get your Spring Activity Book HERE!

4. Let’s get that blood pumping! With the weather warming up, it’s a great time to get outside. Need some ideas to get active with your kids this spring? Here are my personal favorites:

Go on daily morning or evening walks with your family! It's a great opportunity to "reset" the mood as a family! You can talk about your day, focus on working out, play games like "I Spy" around the neighborhood! The options are endless! Create a family friendly workout routine! It can be child based or centered around your routine. We personally love "Mommy and Me Workouts"! Hula hoop or jump rope! It's great for coordination and having fun! Ride bikes through the park or a family-friendly trail together! Riding a bike isn't just fun, but it's a great skill to learn! With traditions coming up, why not have a Glow-In-The-Dark family friendly Easter Egg Hunt? You can head on over to the Pelican Library on March 31 at 8pm to join in on the fun. Glow-In-The-Dark not your thing? No worries, on April 8, Logansport is doing their Annual Eggs-travaganza at 11am!

5. And lastly, my personal favorite, explore self-awareness through learning about different cultures, holidays, and how other countries celebrate spring! There’s some exciting things happening around the world this spring! Whether you participate in one of the following or just learn about it, it’s a great way to help promote empathy and understanding of how differently and wonderfully we are all connected! Below is a presentation of some holidays and festivals around the world. Click on the pictures to learn more about them! 

   How do you plan to celebrate this Spring?!