Spring is a great time to throw open the windows and let in fresh air and light — literally and metaphorically. If you have young children in the house, then you've probably been itching to get them outside and exploring all winter, so now is the time!
Kids of all ages benefit from being outside and playing, running around, and seeing just what's going on in the world around them. Whether your children are into arts and crafts, gardening, or just walking around, this list of springtime activities and adventures is sure to keep them smiling for the entire season.
6 Spring Gardening Activities for Kids
Spring is a time of life, and there are few things as rewarding as planting a garden with your kids and watching it grow. In addition to the more traditional garden out back, here are a few activities that are a little less time-intensive (not to mention less permanent):
7 Spring Art Activities for Kids
Any time is a good time for an art activity, and that definitely applies to spring! Here are a few of our favorites from around the internet:
11 Spring Nature Walk Activities for Kids
Warming temperatures will probably have you and your kids wanting to get outside more, and that's great! Spring is a wonderful time to take nature walks and have all kinds of adventures. If you're a little short on ideas, Artful Parent offers six very cute ideas:
- Go on a nature scavenger hunt
- Play "I Spy" while walking around outside
- Bring binoculars or a magnifying glass outside
- Make bark rubbings
- Go on a sound hunt
- Gather natural materials to make art at home
Here are a few more ideas for nature walks:
- Gather natural materials to start collections
- Let kids play and splash in puddles and mud
- Collect leaves to make stamps
- Build log forts
- Go on a scent hunt
