{"id":1604,"date":"2013-03-29T09:00:54","date_gmt":"2013-03-29T14:00:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.activityhero.com\/blog\/?p=1604"},"modified":"2021-02-09T22:47:34","modified_gmt":"2021-02-10T04:47:34","slug":"easter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/easter\/","title":{"rendered":"Weekend Ways to Learn &#038; Play: Easter Edition"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1609\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/www.activityhero.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter5.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"Easter\" width=\"663\" height=\"721\" title=\"\" srcset="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter5.jpg" 663w, https:\ \ ahblog.activityhero.com\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2013\ 03\ easter5-275x300.jpg 275w, https:\ \ ahblog.activityhero.com\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2013\ 03\ easter5-300x326.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 663px) 100vw, 663px\" \ /><\/p>\n<p>Welcome to our Weekend Ways to Learn &amp; Play,\u00a0where we share useful, thought-provoking, and just plain exceptional family blogs posts from around the blogosphere.<\/p>\n<h2>Happy Easter!<\/h2>\n<p>When we think of Easter, what comes to mind?<\/p>\n<p>Bunnies, jelly beans, and a delicious spiral ham might be some of the first things that pop up. How about some fun ways to make this Easter different, with fun activities &amp; foods?<\/p>\n<p>With all of the delicious treats that kids will feast on this Easter, how about a way to keep them active &amp; moving?<\/p>\n<p>Get creative with the Easter egg hunt this year with some great ideas from our friends at <a href="\&quot;http:\/\/www.parenting.com\/gallery\/easter-egg-activities-kids?pnid=633221\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Parenting Magazine<\/a>. Kids can work on their motor skills and core strength with egg balancing acts.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1607 size-full\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter3.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"Easter 3\" width=\"400\" height=\"282\" title=\"\" srcset="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter3.jpg" 400w, https:\ \ ahblog.activityhero.com\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2013\ 03\ easter3-300x211.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \ /><\/p>\n<p>We all know that exercise is important for the body, but let&#8217;s not forget about the mind!<\/p>\n<p>Spring Break can set kids back in their learning so it&#8217;s best to keep the mind sharp even on break. <a href="\&quot;http:\/\/www.blogmemom.com\/easter-activities-for-intentional-learning\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Blogmemom<\/a> has a great list of 20 fun Easter-themed learning activities to keep kids ahead this break.<\/p>\n<p>This Phonics game with Easter eggs is a wonderful activity to keep kids sharp.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1608 size-full\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter4.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"Easter 4\" width=\"650\" height=\"488\" title=\"\" srcset="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter4.jpg" 650w, https:\ \ ahblog.activityhero.com\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2013\ 03\ easter4-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \ /><\/p>\n<p>Looking for a fun &amp; healthy side dish for kids this Easter? Our friends at <a href="\&quot;http:\/\/withstyleandgraceblog.com\/2013\/03\/27\/easter-sweet-potato-bunnies\/\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">With Style &amp; Grace<\/a> had the clever idea of using bunny cookie cutters to make fun shaped sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1606 size-full\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter2.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"Easter 2\" width=\"485\" height=\"728\" title=\"\" srcset="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter2.jpg" 485w, https:\ \ ahblog.activityhero.com\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2013\ 03\ easter2-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\ \ ahblog.activityhero.com\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2013\ 03\ easter2-300x450.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \ /><\/p>\n<p>Wondering what to do with all that leftover food coloring after you&#8217;re finished dying eggs? Our friends at <a href="\&quot;http:\/\/www.notwiddletwaddle.com\/2013\/03\/what-to-do-with-leftover-easter-egg-dye.html\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">No Twiddle Twaddle<\/a> came up with a great idea to make fun colored pasta for kids.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1605 size-full\" src="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter1.jpg\&quot;" alt=\"Easter 1\" width=\"550\" height=\"733\" title=\"\" srcset="\&quot;https:\/\/ahblog.activityhero.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/easter1.jpg" 550w, https:\ \ ahblog.activityhero.com\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2013\ 03\ easter1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\ \ ahblog.activityhero.com\ wp-content\ uploads\ 2013\ 03\ easter1-300x399.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \ /><\/p>\n<p>Did we miss any fun Easter activities? Let us know!<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s not too late to sign kids up for Spring Break camp! Check schedules in your area at <a href="\&quot;http:\/\/www.activityhero.com\&quot;" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ActivityHero<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p><em>Written by Sarah Antrim<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome to our Weekend Ways to Learn &amp; Play,\u00a0where we share useful, thought-provoking, and just plain exceptional family blogs posts from around the blogosphere. Happy Easter! When we think of Easter, what comes to mind? Bunnies, jelly beans, and a delicious spiral ham might be some of the first things that pop up. 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