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It might not seem like it now but SPRING will be here soon!
This site offers some fun spring activities for kids (and adults, too!)
Here is a sample of activities.
1. TAKE A HIKE
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The springtime is a great time of year to get out-
side and go for a hike. Get out into nature as of-
ten as possible to explore and get your exercise!
While you’re out there…
Climb a tree
• Search for signs of spring
• Go Birding
• Walk across fallen logs
• Scramble around on boulders
• Hug a tree
• Go on a scavenger hunt or a nature hunt to
collect natural materials  for  nature crafts
and activities.
• Or, try any of our other fun outdoor learn-
ing activities for kids!
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2. MAKE MUD PIES
Making mud pies was and still is one of my ab-
solute FAVORITE outdoor spring activities.  It is
a spring sensory activity, spring art activity, and
a spring activity rolled and molded into one fun
activity. Learn how to build your own  DIY mud
kitchen for even more fun!
Invite children to make their own mud pies as a
spring activity for kids. They will need to figure
out how much water they need to add to the dirt
to make a good mud pie. It won’t take them long
to learn that too much water doesn’t work, any
better than not enough water does… Invite your
children to give it a try!
3. PLANT SUNFLOWERS
Planting and  growing sunflowers  is a wonder-
ful first lesson in gardening for young children.
Learn how to plant sunflowers and grow a sun-
flower house with this step-by-step  sunflower
house tutorial.
Or, spend time in the yard or garden  planting
spring flowers with kids. Both gardening activities
allow children the opportunity to get their hands
in the dirt and LEARN!
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7. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR
FOUR LEAF CLOVERS
Rainy day activities don’t have to be inside…
Send your children outside to play in the rain with
the proper gear and this fun collection of  rainy
day activities for kids!
If you can’t find a four-leaf clover… Make a clo-
ver collage.  For even more fun, try these easy
toilet paper roll shamrock and lucky clover crafts,
make lucky necklaces or make this four-leaf clo-
ver handprint craft!
5. CELEBRATE THE VERNAL
EQUINOX
8. READ BOOKS ABOUT THE
SPRING
4. DANCE BAREFOOT IN THE RAIN
Teach your children about the vernal equi-
nox, and celebrate the arrival of spring with
any of these fun spring equinox celebration
ideas.
6. CREATE A SPRING NATURE
TABLE
A  spring nature table  is a space in the home
used for placing natural items that reflect the
spring season. Nature tables are often used in
Montessori and Waldorf education. Nature tables
are a great nature study aid, sensory develop-
ment space, and imaginative play area at home
or in the classroom.
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Help children learn about seasonal changes and
the spring season with this magical collection of
children’s spring books for toddlers, preschool-
ers, and young children.
9. MAKE EASTER ORNAMENTS
Here’s a fun spring activity the whole family can
enjoy. Make some Easter ornaments to decorate
your Easter tree or spring nature table this year.
Both children and adults enjoy making Easter or-
nament crafts at home or in the classroom.
10. DECORATE AN EASTER TREE
Our family loves decorating seasonal trees to
put on our nature table, and Easter is no excep-
tion. An Easter Egg Tree is an easy spring craft
idea that makes a beautiful decoration and DIY
centerpiece for your Easter table.
15. MAKE A PLEDGE TO THE
EARTH AND CELEBRATE
EARTH DAY
T each children how to care for the earth and live
a more sustainable life and make a pledge to the
earth in honor of Earth Day. You may also enjoy
this fun list of Earth Day arts, crafts, activities,
and fun ways to celebrate Earth Day every day. 
21. BUILD A BIRDHOUSE, MAKE
A BIRD FEEDER, OR MAKE A
BIRD NEST
Backyard birdwatching  and making birdhouses,
bird feeders, and bird nests are classic spring
activities for kids. Try any of the fun ideas listed!
SAVE THE DATE
Family Fun Day will be June 25th
at the Grant County Fair Grounds!
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