Spring is right around the corner, and after a cold winter, your little ones are probably excited to get back outside when the weather starts to warm. Don’t wait until the weather is nice to start planning some spring activities to do with your preschooler. Make a plan and get supplies now so that once spring is here, you have a nice variety of spring activities to keep your little ones entertained! In this blog, we’ll give you a few ideas of different boredom-busting activities you can do this spring!
Outdoor & Nature Activities
After a long, cold winter, there’s nothing better than getting to spend time outside soaking up the sunshine with your little ones!
Plant a Garden: Start a small garden, allowing children to plant seeds and learn about the plant life cycle. This can be a great way to introduce new vegetables into your child’s palate!
Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt: Take a walk to collect flowers, observe clouds, and feel tree bark. You can find scavenger hunts online or create your own that are tailored to your local biomes.
Bird Feeding: Construct simple bird feeders and hang them to watch returning birds.
Explore Rain: On a warm rainy day, have fun running in the rain and exploring puddles. Discuss with your child the different types of bugs you can find after the rain.
Picnic Time: Enjoy a picnic in the park to embrace the warmer weather.
Spring Crafts & Indoor Fun
Spring will always bring some cold and rainy days, so you’ll want to have some indoor plans in your back pocket for when those days are here!
Coffee Filter Flowers: Paint coffee filters with watercolors to create bright, stained-glass window decorations.
Nature Sensory Bin: Create a sensory bin with potting soil, fake bugs, flowers, and containers.
Flowerpot Painting: Paint flowerpots with bright, pastel colors for new plants. You can even incorporate them into your garden!
Egg Carton Critters: Repurpose egg cartons to make caterpillars or bugs.
Flower Petal Collage: Collect fallen petals to create art projects.
Handprint Art: Create spring-themed designs, such as butterflies or bunnies, using handprints!
Learning & Exploration
Any change in season is a great learning opportunity for your little ones. Incorporate activities that teach about the season and the changes occurring in the natural world!
Read Seasonal Books: Read books about spring, rain, and growing plants. If you check out our blog, we have plenty of recommendations for great spring-themed books!
Color Matching in Nature: Use paint swatches to find matching colors on a nature walk. Have your child draw a picture of what they find on top of each color swatch!
Weather Journal: Observe and record daily weather changes or cloud shapes. This is a great activity if you want to teach your child about the natural weather patterns of Spring!