Welcome the arrival of Spring with your children with these simple and fun activities. Get ideas for engaging and enjoyable ways to celebrate the season together.
You have two options: you can either purchase a basic indoor greenhouse or you can create one yourself with a few materials. This activity is great for your children as they can plant seeds and observe the growth of their plants.
Additionally, your children can make some adorable garden buddies. I have included a link below for more information.
Little garden buddies
Little garden buddies
Enjoy a scavenger hunt
It's always refreshing to spend some time outdoors. Enjoy a fun spring scavenger hunt with your kids and see what cool things you can find!
Create sidewalk art
Sidewalk art is always so much fun! Create flowers, butterflies, rainbows, and more!
Enjoy the beautiful weather, and enjoy this time being creative.
Paint a springtime picture
Gather some paint, paper, and your creativity. Join your kids, and create some beautiful springtime art.
Go to your local library and check out books on welcoming Spring
At the library, you'll find many books on welcoming Spring. Check out a few books, and sit and read with your children. They will truly enjoy this time.
These are a few Springtime books we love! Link below
Spring time books
These are a few Springtime books we love! Link below
Spring time books
Visit a nature center
You'll find so much at your local nature center. Kids can explore books, see puppet shows, attend events geared toward their age group, and go on many fun adventures.
Observe baby animals
"Please remember to be mindful of baby animals and their space. When observing them, refrain from touching any baby animal. Encourage your kids to observe baby animals and talk about them. If you see a baby bunny or a baby bird, take the time to discuss their home, the food they eat, and the differences between each animal."
Create a Spring time craft
Set aside some craft materials, and create a simple springtime craft.
I've provided links below to some simple springtime crafts that my kids have enjoyed.
TP roll Spring butterfly and bumblebee
Springtime sun catcher
Springtime hanging decoration
Enjoy a hike
If the weather is nice, go out and enjoy a beautiful hike with your family.
Make sure to pack some water and snacks. Enjoy the sunshine and the beauty of nature.
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TP roll Spring butterfly and bumblebee
Springtime sun catcher
Springtime hanging decoration
Enjoy a hike
If the weather is nice, go out and enjoy a beautiful hike with your family.
Make sure to pack some water and snacks. Enjoy the sunshine and the beauty of nature.
Visit a botanical garden
Visit a botanical garden in your area. Your kids will love this time exploring different plants and learning about these plants. Viewing a wide variety of plants.
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How do you welcome Spring?
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The coronavirus quarantine has provided many families the opportunity to spend time with their children and get a jump start on spring activities like planting seeds. I’ve been walking the neighborhood daily and have seen many children and adults with chalk on the driveway writing positive messages. Hopefully we all get a chance sooner than later to enjoy all that spring has to offer. Once it warms up my kids and I will get our garden going for summer and fall harvest.
ReplyDeleteScott, yes I had hear of the chalk, and positive messages. I believe it was on the 21st of this month. I thought it sounded like a a nice way to spread some kindness. We can all use some right now. Thank you for stopping by, and I hope you and your kids enjoy some time out in the garden very soon.
DeleteThis is a great list of options. My first preferences are all related to the outdoors including the scavenger hunt, nature center, observing animals and hiking. However, the other ideas you have included are fabulous if cooped up indoors with the current coronavirus situation. Some great ideas to keep kids occupied and entertained.
ReplyDeleteNicole, thank you! I think it is important that we can all enjoy these activities especially during such a hard time. Get outdoors, and just really take it all in. :) Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteThis brings me back to my childhood. My mother would always have us dive into everything crafty. We also did a lot of things around nature. We would watch NatGeo, read books about nature and go on little walks or ride our bicycles around the neighborhood.
ReplyDeleteSarah, I love that it brought you back to your childhood. When my dad passed away I thought about how it was when I was little girl, and he would help me around on my bicycle. I miss those moments. It sounds like you had a lovely childhood. I think it is so important for us all to hang on to all of those special memories.
DeleteWe took a walk the other day and came upon a neighbour's house where the children had taken to the sidewalk to decorate with sidewalk chalk. They wrote such special messages, trying to encourage those who saw them in the face of all that is going on in the world today. It really brought a smile to my face :)
ReplyDeleteBritt, I absolutely love your comment. I heard about the special messages, and I thought it was such a lovely idea. That would have brought a smile to my face as well. Thank you for stopping by. :)
DeleteEnjoy a scavenger hunts are so simple and very fun for children. Springtime is the best to do a little cleaning too. But the kids don't know that. :)
ReplyDeleteHaha, yeah what would kids know about cleaning! That made me laugh. If I can get my oldest to clean her room during Spring break I will be surprised. ;)
DeleteI like your ideas. My kids are outside all the time! But I especially like how you teach the kids to observe nature and not necessarily try to capture it. I always want my kids to respect the wild and observe them at a distance so as not to scare them. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAlexandra, thank you. I agree I think it is very important to respect nature, and observe from a distance. Thank you so much for stopping by.
DeleteAll the ideas are great... if only we didn't have the coronavirus quarantine. The libraries, nature centers, and botanical gardens are closed, unfortunately. But you gave many other great tips that are very doable and helpful, even more so while families got a lot of time now to spend together. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteJulia, thank you. Yes when everything is back to normal I really hope parents take their kids out and just enjoy time out in nature, attend events, and just take it all in. We all need to really just enjoy once things go back to normal.
DeleteI've been debating starting my own small indoor greenhouse, so this was the perfect thing to read! I don't have any real outdoor space, but I want the ability to grow my own vegetables.
ReplyDeleteSimple, doable and absolutely fun. Sending it to my sister
ReplyDeleteWith all in lock down due to the virus and all outdoor activities prohibited trying their hand at painting would be a great idea for the kids if they normally do not spend much time on it otherwise.Sidewalk art is again a great idea.
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