Hooray, spring is almost here! As the earth moves around the sun, the amount of daylight or darkness we see changes, as do the seasons. Tuesday, March 19th is the first day of spring and is marked by the spring equinox here in the Northern Hemisphere. The spring and fall equinoxes are the two days of the year where the amount of daytime and nighttime are equal. As springtime begins we see the world transform around us as ice and snow melt, animals come out of hibernation, flowers and trees begin to bloom, and the days get longer.
Celebrate the change of season with crafts and activities for indoors and out. Learn all about the spring equinox, what causes the seasons, and how everyone from humans to animals reacts to the warmer weather with videos and resources for all ages below.
Then, keep the fun going with Learn Along Bingo sheets full of printable activities and everyday learning ideas for children grades Pre-K to 2!
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Learn About the Season
10 Picture Books that Inspire Outdoor Exploration
Grades PreK-3
The changing weather of springtime provides the perfect opportunity for outdoor exploration! Foster your child’s curiosity about the natural world with these ten books for ages 3-8.
Let’s Share a Story: “Spring is Here” | Let’s Learn
Grades K-2
In this video from Let’s Learn, Carlton Ellen reads Spring is Here by Taro Gomi, about the 4 seasons. After reading, Carlton plays a game with students about what to wear in different seasons.
Baby Season | Untamed
Grades 3-12
Learn about the very busiest time of year for Wildlife Center staff, students, and volunteers — baby season! Spring is a time for new life; many species of wild animals are giving birth or laying eggs and caring for young throughout much of the spring. It’s also the time of year when people are more active. There are a number of misconceptions about young wild animals; learn from the Wildlife Center staff how to best help young animals stay in the wild with their parents.
Maple Syrup and Climate Change | Adirondack 2030
Grades 6-12
Springtime marks the beginning of maple sugaring season! As the weather warms, the sap flows in maple trees across the Northeast. Explore the maple syrup production process and learn about how climate change may impact the industry as we join experts, scientists, and students in upstate New York.
The Equinox Isn’t What You Think It Is | It’s Okay to Be Smart
Grades 9-12
Is the equinox really when day = night, or is that a myth? Learn about this scientific occurrence, and why the equinox (or latin for “equal night”) might actually be more complicated than you thought.
Crafts, Games & Activities
Seasons Spinner Game
Grades PreK-K
Spin up some fun with Abby and Rudy with this online game from Sesame Street. Explore and learn about all four seasons… winter, spring, summer, and fall!
Outdoor Explorer Bingo
Grades PreK-3
Are your little ones curious about the world around them? Have fun in the outdoors with these Outdoor Explorer Bingo cards! What wonders can your family find?
Grow Seedlings in an Egg Carton
Grades PreK-3
Growing seedlings in an egg carton is a great way to teach your child about plants.
SciGirls | Season Seeking
Grades 3-8
Observing plants and animals often involves noticing and recording seasonal changes over time. Every species moves through a series of life cycle stages that are related to environmental cues. The study of these life cycle stages is called phenology and the observable stages are called phenophases. This SciGirls activity guides a group through identifying, observing, and recording phenophases nearby.
Why Do We Have Seasons?
Grades 3-12
Explore what causes seasons on Earth in this interactive adapted from NASA materials that features four cities at different latitudes. Use this resource to view how Earth’s axial tilt causes seasons from different perspectives and to develop and use models of sunlight received at Earth’s surface.
Learn Along Bingo
With Learn Along Bingo, children can view, explore, and play as they learn alongside their PBS KIDS friends on the PBS KIDS 24/7 channel. We hope your family will use it to inspire learning each and every day.
This time, we’re celebrating spring! The changing of the seasons is a great time for children to compare and contrast objects and organisms. They learn how to describe similarities and difference in greater detail.
Grades PreK-K
Play & Learn: In this packet, there are printable activities and everyday learning ideas for you and your child to choose from. As you complete each square, mark it off to celebrate the learning!
Grades 1-2
Play & Learn: In this packet, there are printable activities and everyday learning ideas for you and your child to choose from. As you complete each square, mark it off to celebrate the learning!
For even more games and educational resources for young learners, go to the Celebrating Spring Collection on PBS Kids for Parents.