Spring and Easter Activity Ideas

Of all the nature topics we explore as an outdoor family, the butterfly life cycle might be the most magical. There’s something about watching a creature completely transform itself – from a tiny egg to a munching caterpillar to a beautiful butterfly – that never gets old, no matter how many times you explain it to a kid. Spring is the perfect time to learn about it because butterflies are actually out there doing it right now! This article walks through all four stages of the butterfly life cycle for … Read more

Spring is finally here – the mud is back, the birds are loud, and the kids are desperate to get outside after a long winter! As an outdoor mom of 3 in Wyoming, spring is honestly one of my favorite seasons to get out with the kids. Everything feels new and exciting, and there is SO much to explore. Below I’ve rounded up 50 spring activities for kids covering nature, outdoor play, crafts, and even some camping ideas to kick off the season right. There’s something here for every age … Read more

Spring is one of the best times to learn about frogs – the eggs are hatching in ponds, tadpoles are wriggling around in the shallows, and if you know where to look you can actually watch the whole life cycle happening right in front of you! As an outdoor family in Wyoming, the frog life cycle is one of our favorite spring nature topics to explore with the kids. This article walks through all four stages of the frog life cycle for kids in simple language, with a free printable … Read more

Looking for a spring scavenger hunt printable for kids? This free printable scavenger hunt is perfect for outdoor spring adventures, nature walks, classroom activities, or backyard fun. Plus, it’s easy to plan and customize based on your child’s age and abilities. To help you get started, I’ve put together a list of 20+ items to include in your own spring scavenger hunt as well as a pre made printable scavenger hunt list with two different difficulty levels. FYI – Check out the full spring kids activity ideas list here for … Read more

Easter is during one of the most magical times of year, so why not “shine” on that with this sun art Easter craft made from nature! I just love the way you can see all the tiny details of plants and flowers when the sun shines through, especially when they create even more art by how they overlap. This craft could be “easier” with the right items – I just used clear packing tape, but I may update this post later if I try it again with my laminator instead. … Read more

If you’re looking for a fun, nature based activity for the kids this Easter, keep it simple but creative with this cute Nature Egg Craft! I’m ALWAYS on the lookout for something that is easy to make work for all ages, and this open ended craft ended up being perfect! Depending on where you live, you may be a bit limited with what is available to use – just remember that nature is also indoors! We ended up using some houseplant leaves, others used strawberry tops or other indoor nature … Read more

Have you wanted to include those popular “Peep” Easter marshmallows in your festives while also including nature? Then you’ll love this Nature Built Peep House kids activity! While we do normally cave and find a special way to eat these guys, I wanted to create an activity that DIDN’T include eating them (even if they tasted good, holy cow does everyone have a sugar crash after!) So, I hope you’ll enjoy this quick and creative Easter themed nature activity… to build a house for one! Get creative using the “My … Read more

Celebrate all things gardening with the kids this year and use this cute set of printable garden themed BINGO cards (with enough boards for the whole family!) Best of all, you can use this printable garden BINGO set however you like – as a BINGO style spring scavenger hunt, a matching game or perhaps matching up the picture to the word for the older kiddos! Play BINGO with 10 cute garden themed boards + a calling card set! I personally love spring gardening I so got inspired to make a … Read more