Discover 60+ fun and educational spring activities for kids! From nature walks to gardening and crafts, these ideas will keep little ones engaged and learning.
Spring Activities for Kids
Spring is a magical season full of new life and adventure! It’s full of growth, change, and renewal, making it a great time to introduce young children to nature and the world around them.
Learning about spring can help young children better understand nature, science, and the world around them. Through exploring seasonal changes, children can build their observation skills, noticing how the weather, plants, and animals change.
Spring also introduces concepts like growth and life cycles, as they learn how flowers bloom, animals have babies, and insects emerge.
Engaging in spring-related activities—such as planting seeds, going on nature walks, or observing rain and sunshine—helps develop sensory skills, curiosity, and a love for the environment. It also encourages language development as children learn new vocabulary related to the season.
Learning about spring supports cognitive growth, emotional connection to nature, and hands-on learning experiences that foster curiosity and appreciation for the changing world!
Here are fun facts about spring for kids!
- Flowers Wake Up – In winter, many plants sleep (this is called dormancy), but in spring, they start to bloom again. Flowers like tulips, daffodils, and cherry blossoms bring lots of color to the world!
- Longer Days, More Sunshine – The days start getting longer in spring, which means more time to play outside! This happens because Earth tilts toward the sun.
- April Showers Bring May Flowers – Springtime often has lots of rain, which helps plants grow. That’s why people say, “April showers bring May flowers!”
- Baby Animals Are Born – Spring is a time when many animals, like birds, bunnies, and lambs, have their babies. That’s why you see lots of cute little animals in the spring!
- Bugs and Butterflies Appear – Insects like bees, butterflies, and ladybugs become more active in spring. Bees help flowers grow by spreading pollen, and caterpillars turn into butterflies!
- Birds come back from their winter vacation! Many birds migrate south for the winter and return in the spring to build nests and lay eggs.
- Some animals wake up from hibernation! Animals like bears, hedgehogs, and some frogs sleep all winter and wake up hungry in the spring.
- You can see a rainbow more often! Spring has lots of rain and sunshine, which are the perfect ingredients for making colorful rainbows.
- Plants start growing faster in spring! The warmer weather, longer days, and extra sunlight help plants grow quickly. Many people start planting gardens in the spring because it’s the perfect time for vegetables, fruits, and flowers to thrive!
- People celebrate spring with festivals! Many cultures celebrate spring with fun traditions, like Easter, Holi (a colorful festival from India), and the Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan.
Here are some of the best concepts to teach young children about spring…
Spring Growth and Renewal
- Spring is a time of growth and renewal, as plants start to bloom, trees grow new leaves, and flowers begin to blossom.
- Animals come out of hibernation, and many baby animals are born, marking a fresh start for nature.
- The warmer weather, longer days, and rain help everything in nature grow and become stronger after the cold winter months.
- Grass turns green again, covering the ground with vibrant color as it begins to grow.
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Butterfly Balloon STEM Challenge
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Weather Changes
Concepts to learn about weather in spring…
- The weather gets warmer in spring, and the days become longer, giving plants and animals more sunlight to grow and be active.
- Spring weather can change quickly, with sunny days, rain showers, and even thunderstorms all in the same week.
- Rain helps plants grow, and warmer temperatures wake up animals and insects after winter.
- Windy days in spring can spread seeds, helping new plants grow in different places.
Let’s Make Rain Writing Activity
Rainbow Cloud Spelling Activity
Baby Animals
Concepts to learn about baby animals in spring…
- Many animals have babies in the spring (birds, rabbits, lambs, ducklings)
- Many baby animals are born in spring when the weather is warmer and food is easier to find.
- Teaching about life cycles (butterflies, frogs, chicks)
Butterfly Crafts and Activities
Raising Chicks in a Classroom with Local Farmer
Learning Responsibility with Chickens
Planting and Gardening
Concepts to learn about gardening in spring…
- Seeds grow into plants
- Parts of a plant (roots, stem, leaves, flowers)
- How flowers and trees help bees and butterflies
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Writing Activity About Fruits and Vegetables
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Flowers
Concepts to learn about flowers in spring…
- Flowers start to bloom in spring because the weather gets warmer and days become longer.
- They help bees, butterflies, and other pollinators by providing nectar and pollen.
- Flowers come in many colors, shapes, and smells.
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Art from the Garden with Flowers
A Honey Bee Craft About Pollination
Recycled Art Paper Flower Craft
Nature
Concepts to learn about nature in spring…
- Nature wakes up as trees grow new leaves, flowers bloom, and animals become more active.
- Many baby animals, like birds, rabbits, and butterflies, are born in spring.
- Rain showers help plants grow, and warmer weather makes it a great time to play outside and enjoy nature!
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Insects
Concepts to learn about insects in spring…
- Many insects, like butterflies, bees, and ladybugs, come out in spring because the weather is warmer.
- Bees and other pollinators help flowers grow by spreading pollen from one plant to another.
- Some insects, like caterpillars, go through big changes in spring and turn into butterflies or moths!
Caterpillar to Butterfly Balloon STEM Challenge
The Grouchy Ladybug Activities
Recycled Art Butterfly Project
Learning About Bees and Pollination with Zucchini
The Very Quiet Cricket Activities
Spring Holidays
Concepts to learn about spring holidays…
- Easter and egg hunts
- Earth Day (taking care of the planet)
- Holi
- Ramadan
Bunny Alphabet Game with Sidewalk Chalk
Decorating Traditional Ukrainian Eggs
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Would you like a printable version of these Spring Activities for Kids to hang on your fridge? Download our Spring Activity Bundle.
Spring-Themed Book Recommendations
Here are some wonderful books to read with young children about spring:
And don’t forget to head to the library and check out some picture books about spring. Need suggestions? Try some of our favorite Children’s Books About Spring!
I hope these fun spring activities inspire you to get outside and enjoy the season with your little ones!
Whether you’re planting seeds, spotting baby animals, or going on a scavenger hunt, spring is full of magical moments to explore. Happy spring!
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