Looking for ideas for May? Explore this month a collection of May Activities for Kids to enjoy after school as the school year comes to an end. Plus we’ve included a free May activity calendar just for you!
May Activities for Kids
May each year seems to become a very busy time of year when you have kids in school. Do you agree?
The month kicks off with Mother’s Day and Teacher Appreciation. Then, as it comes to an en,d you’ve started wanting to plan out end of school year parties, gifts for teachers and classmates, and Memorial Day plans. We’ve put together a complete guide to activity ideas to do with your child after school or if you’re volunteering at school ideas to do in the classroom.
Mother’s Day Crafts
As the month of May begins, it’s a very special time to create gifts and crafts for Mother’s Day.
- DIY Flower Bouquet for Mother’s Day
- MOM Paint Resist Art Project
- Easy Mother’s Day Poem and Craft
- Mother’s Day Star Themed Card
- Acts of Kindness for Mom
- Handprint Card for Mother’s Day
Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
Each first week of May is Teacher Appreciation Week. The official day is the first Tuesday of May. Here are a few ways to help your child show their teacher how much they appreciate them.
- DIY Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas
- Super Hero Teacher Appreciation Week Ideas
- Thank you Gift Ideas for Your Child’s Teacher
- Videos for Teacher Appreciation
- Gifts Ideas for all School Support Staff
- Classroom Wreath Tutorial
- Personalized Glass Vase
End of School Year Projects
One special thing we recommend is planning an activity for the end of the school year with your child. Here are a few ideas that even include keepsake ideas and party ideas.
- End of Year Keepsake Craft for Ice Cream Party
- End of School Year Activities
- End of School Year Party Idea with Printables
- End of School Year Printable Interview
- Last Day of School Gift Idea
- Tips for Organizing Art Projects at End of School Year
- How to Write a Placement Letter for Your Child’s Teacher
Memorial Day Activities for Kids
It’s important to honor those we’ve lost for Memorial Day, even with our younger children. We have a few age-appropriate suggestions to do with your child.
- Edible America Flag Snack
- Patriotic Activities for Kids for Memorial Day
- How to Discuss Memorial Day with Kids {Includes Activities}
- Magnetic Patriotic Sensory Bottle
- Red, White and Blue Snack Ideas
- Recipe for Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
Butterfly Activities
As the flowers come to life in May, so do the butterflies. Bring your outdoor learning into your home with these fun butterfly activities and crafts.
- Caterpillar to Butterfly Balloon STEM Challenge
- Butterfly Recycled Art Project
- Butterfly Books for Kids
- LEGO Inspired Story Retelling of The Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Monarch Science
- Planting a Butterfly Garden
Read a butterfly book.
Honey Bee Activities
Learn about the importance of bees during this growing season with your child.
- Learning About Bees in the Garden
- Honey Bee Craft
- DIY Bee Math Counters and Game
- Honey Bee Books for Kids
- Learning About Bee Pollination with Zucchini
Read a book about Honey Bees
Garden with Kids
Growing season happens all the time around us, especially in your backyard garden. Here are our top picks for gardening with kids this month as the weather warms up.
- Best Vegetables to Grow with Kids
- 10 Flowers to Grow with Kids
- Best Herbs to Grow with Kids
- Building a Garden Book Collection
- Herb Painting
- Alphabet Garden Hunt
- Painting with Flowers
- Growing Peas with Kids
Read a book about Gardening for Kids
Blueberry Picking Activities
As the weather begins to warm, it’s time for blueberry season. Here are a few ways to enjoy blueberries together.
- Blueberry Smoothie Recipe
- Blueberry Picking with kids
- Blueberry Gift Idea and Printable
- Blueberry Themed Books
- 30 Ways to Eat Blueberries with Kids
STEM Activities for Kids
May Books for Kids
We’ve put together a collection of the perfect books to read in May with your child. These children’s picture books go along with the activities we’ve shared for the month of May. The book images are links to Amazon with our Amazon affiliate referral links for easy shopping.
Want more? Explore our full list of the Best May Books for Kids.
Did you download our free activity calendar for kids?
You might also enjoy our calendar for April Activities for Kids OR March Activities for Kids
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