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“That is one good thing about this world…there are always sure to be more springs.” – L.M. Montgomery (link HERE)
Are you ready for spring? As homeschoolers, it can be easy to look forward to the days when the kids can play outside freely, again. I’m excited about the evenings being longer and the sunlight lasting just a few more hours at the end of the day 🙂 Though we are technically still in the winter months, it is beginning to feel a little more like spring, and the official season is just around the corner. With that in mind, my next several posts will be themed around spring fun and activities.
Today, we will be pulling together 30+ spring bucket list ideas for you and your kids 🙂
Outside activities.
- climb a tree
- have a picnic
- pick a wildflower bouquet
- find a bird’s nest
- pick berries
- fly a kite
- go fishing
- do school outside
- start a garden
- play in the rain
- watch the sunrise
- catch lightning bugs
- have a side walk chalk competition
- go star-gazing at night
- spot a rainbow
Inside activities.
- build a bird feeder
- bake a pie with seasonal fruit
- read a chapter book together about spring or gardening
- memorize a poem about spring
- paint rocks
- buy a caterpillar kit and watch butterflies grow
- make spring-themed Playdough
- do a reading challenge
- have a tea party
- decorate spring-themed cookies
Excursions.
- go to a baseball game
- spend the day at a creek or river
- go fishing
- go for an evening walk
- take a family bike ride
- play mini golf
- visit a farm
- shop at a farmer’s market
- go to a park and feed ducks
- go kayaking or canoeing
Another fun thing you could do would be to put together a nature themed scavenger hunt with a group from your church or even just your family. Here is a super cute printable by The Savvy Sparrow:
That was 30+ spring bucket list ideas for you and your family 🙂 I sincerely hope that some of these ideas have sparked creativity and inspiration for you as you head into this new season. Spring is such a beautiful time to connect some of the dots on things you’ve been learning in science class or reading about in literature. It’s also such a wonderful opportunity to help you kids fall in love with the outdoors and spending time together with out any kind of screens.
I’ve included a free downloadable printable here so you can create your own spring bucket list with your kids. Click HERE for the link.
Which bucket list idea is your favorite? Do you have any spring traditions?
Let me know in the comments below!