The first day of spring is quickly approaching! I hear birds and see blossoms here in Seattle. Growing up in Maine, I remember hearing icicles crashing and puddles galore as signs that spring was on its way. Spring is a time for celebration. This post includes spring activities for preschoolers
Spring Activities for Preschoolers
The first day of spring is also known as the Vernal Equinox: “The word equinox is derived from the Latin words meaning “equal night.” Days and nights are approximately equal everywhere and the Sun rises and sets due east and west.” (Source: Old Farmer’s Almanac)
“April hath put a spirit of youth in everything. (Sonnet XCVIII)”
- Craft a Walking Stick like on The DIY Dreamer
- Go on Nature Walk
- Go on a Color Hunt
- Create a Spring Garden Sensory Tub
- Go on a Listening Walk to Hear the Sounds of Spring
- Visit a Plant Nursery
- Use all Your Senses to Go on a Signs of Spring Walk
- Start a Nature Journal
- Collect Sticks and Create a Stick Craft like on Red Ted Art’s Blog
- Go on an Egg Sound Hunt
- Create a Nature Collage Texture Table
- Introduce the Passage of Time (e.g. the Seasons) to your Preschoolers
- Do an Art Project Outdoors
- Listen to Birds and See if You Can Identify their Songs by Checking the Audubon’s Bird Sounds resource
- Learn about Hummingbirds with Catherine Sill’s lovely book About Hummingbirds: A Guide for Children
- Celebrate Vernal Equinox
- Create a Nature Light Catcher like on Still Parenting
- Create a Nature Basket for Your Child’s Space
- Go on a Spring Photo Hunt like on Housing a Forest
- Sing Songs about Spring
- Plant a Seed & Observe/Measure it’s Growth
- Try to Identify Tree Barks
- Build a Newspaper Pot
- Start Planning a Garden with your Kids
- Write a Nature Poem
- Create and Investigate a Nature Box inspired by An Everyday Story
- Read Books Outside
- Go on a Nature Treasure Hunt like on Little Wonders’ Days
- Eat a Whole Plant {seed, stem, flower, roots, leaves)
- Pack away your winter clothes
I hope you enjoyed this list.
So tell me, how do you celebrate with your family or students? Do you have any traditions to share with us? Leave a comment! I love hearing from you!
Marnie