“Springtime is the land awakening. The March winds are the morning yawn.” Lewis Grizzard

Spring is a fun time of year to engage with nature. These educational games, activities and crafts are a great way to get your kids excited to get outside and get moving. A learning activity, Find an Animal Mate, teaches kids to imitate an animal and observe their surroundings to find the child who is their matching animal. Learn more about how to do this easy educational activity for kids here . Doing “double duty” is a proven multisensory method to make any learning activity stick. A great way to get kids outside is with this energetic outdoor game, Hawks Birds. Hawks Birds is like “Tag” and can be played with a larger group of children ages 6-12. Learn more about the rules of the game here.

Springtime can also bring rain, and lots of it. Let your child show off their art skills by customizing their umbrella with this charming activity. This works for a family activity, but it would also be perfect for birthday parties. Click here to learn more.

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