Kids love Easter baskets full of goodies, egg hunts, and other activities. Your tween may be growing out of this stage, but there are some fun things they still like.
My boys have outgrown the whole Easter basket in the morning gig, and while I know it just means they are growing up, I will miss making up baskets for them this year. But, I do know of some other fun ways to celebrate the holiday with my kids. If you have any fun suggestions for 9 to 12 year olds, please feel free to post a discussion in our board.
- Let your tween help make the family dinner. Whether it is seasoning the ham, making biscuits, or helping with the cherry pie, there is a lot your tween can help with.
- If you have younger children, perhaps your tween can help with putting together Easter baskets for them. They might also enjoy hiding Easter eggs for their younger siblings.
- Read the Easter story together as a family, and discuss some of the ways that things are done differently today than back in Bible times. It helps your tween reflect on the true meaning of Easter.
- Make Easter candies together. There are some great candy recipes on Suite101 that you and your tween might enjoy. Find other candy recipes Recipe Goldmine.
May your Easter be happy, bright, and a reason for new beginnings!
