Spring Bucket List for Kids (+Free Printable Coloring Page)
Spring Bucket List Coloring Sheet
Make the most of warmer days this year with this simple spring bucket list. Plus, we’ve compiled our favorite spring activity ideas for your kids to try this year.
Birds are chirping, tulips are poking their heads out and warmer weather is putting everyone in the mood to soak in the sun’s rays after a long winter. As spring quickly approaches, it’s the perfect time to start making some unforgettable memories and spring time traditions together. To kick off the spring season I created a free printable spring bucket list. We chose outdoor activities that are the epitome of spring time fun from splashing and dancing in the rain to bike riding and chasing butterflies. Use this coloring sheet as a list to start checking off all the fun spring activities you plan to do as a family!
Splash in Puddles
Here is a simple, but fun spring bucket list that you can color with your children, even non-readers. This list is not meant to be a burden, instead use it to motivate your family to get outside and discover the beauty all around. Click below for your FREE Spring Bucket List. Simply coloring in the activity after you complete it.
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Free Printable Spring Bucket List Coloring Sheet
Spring can be a busy season with sports starting up so that is why it’s crucial to be intentional about spending precious days together. This list has a good balance of both fun day trip adventures, relaxing activities like reading outside and an outdoor picnic, as well as some simple activities like drawing with chalk.
ACTIVITY IDEAS
Explore your local parks, have a picnic, hike new trails, stop at a farmers market, visit a petting farm or walk through a butterfly garden for fun adventures to break up the monotony of the week. Additionally make time to explore locally on the weekend. We especially love to meet up with friends to check out and explore nearby towns, parks, nature centers and area attractions. Below are some great activities to try out this spring and summer.
My site is packed with ideas of outdoor activities and nature inspired crafts to help keep your little ones entertained. Here are a few of our favorites activities and craft ideas to try this spring, especially over Spring Break. Whether you decide to travel or stay home, there’s something fun to do on this spring list! If you still haven’t nailed down your Spring Break plans, check out these exciting US Spring Break trips filled with outdoor adventures.
CRAFT IDEAS
Springtime can be ideal for craft projects. As the weather warms up, I especially love to take them outside where cleanup is easy and stress free. Check out my favorite nature inspired art activities that have been a hit with my four children through the years. From simple bird feeders to chalk art you’re kids will love being outside inspired by nature.
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START A CUT FLOWER or VEGTABLE GARDEN
For the last 10 years, our family has planted and grown a vegetable garden. It has helped my children become big veggie eaters and inspired us to get outside more.
Recently we decided to plant a cut flower garden. This simple activities has brought us so much joy as we watch the magic of nurturing tiny seeds into gorgeous blooms. Involving your children throughout the process from the very first planting to harvesting and arranging flowers in a vase for the home is educational. Plus, we can spread kindness and beauty by sharing a bouquet with others. Here is a Beginner’s Guide to Starting a Cut Flower Garden.
GAMES
Do you have regular game nights in your family? If not, don’t wait… this is such a fun tradition to begin. Maybe even purchase a fun yard game to play outside to help your family bond together, learn turn taking and work on cognitive skills. Here is list of our favorite Family Games The Whole Family Will Love.
NATURE INSPIRED BOOKS
Reading together as a family is a huge priority in our home and we try to visit the library often. Check out our favorite Children’s Books about Outdoor Adventures, to help inspire you. These children’s picture books are perfect for snuggling up and reading together at home. In addition, we’ve been listening to audio books more often, check out these amazing chapter books the whole family will love.
Here’s a secret…improve your children’s listening skills by keeping their hands busy with these manipulative activities while you listen to read alouds or audio books.
Final Thoughts
Hopefully these spring activities will inspire you and your children to get outside and be surrounded by nature. Follow and subscribe to Discovering Anew for more activity ideas, camping reviews and Midwest Adventures. Don’t forget to save and pin for later to help kick off your spring bucket list.
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