50 Best Spring Books for Kids

April 23, 2024
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Springtime means it’s time for flowers, sunshine, and jumping in puddles. This list of Spring books for kids includes fiction and nonfiction books about the springtime for kids of all ages to enjoy! So grab one of these spring books for children and head outside to read in the sunshine!

Springtime is finally here, which means it's time for all things fresh and blooming! From colorful flowers to warm sunshine and even a little bit of rain, there's so much to love about this time of year. And what better way to celebrate than with some fun spring books for kids? Our list of best spring books includes a mix of fiction and nonfiction books. Whether your child loves stories about animals exploring the great outdoors or prefers to learn about the science behind the changing seasons, there's something for everyone on our list of spring books for children.  Use this list of preschool books about spring with toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, and up!

Spring Books for Kids

Springtime is finally here, which means it’s time for all things fresh and blooming! From colorful flowers to warm sunshine and even a little bit of rain, there’s so much to love about this time of year. And what better way to celebrate than with some fun spring books for kids? Our list of best spring books includes a mix of fiction and nonfiction books. Whether your child loves stories about animals exploring the great outdoors or prefers to learn about the science behind the changing seasons, there’s something for everyone on our list of spring books for children.  Use this list of preschool books about spring with toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, and up!

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Spring Sings for the Grouchy Ladybug was written and illustrated by Eric Carle. This brightly colored book uses a simple descriptive text and bright illustrations done in Carle's signature style to introduce young ones to the sights and signs of spring.

Spring books for children

Spring Sings for the Grouchy Ladybug was written and illustrated by Eric Carle. This brightly colored book uses a simple descriptive text and bright illustrations done in Carle’s signature style to introduce young ones to the sights and signs of spring.

A Little Book about Spring was written by Leo Lionni and illustrated by Julie Hamilton. In this adorable board book, little ones can learn all about spring through simple text and adorable cartoon illustrations.

A Little Book about Spring was written by Leo Lionni and illustrated by Julie Hamilton. In this adorable board book, little ones can learn all about spring through simple text and adorable cartoon illustrations.

Curious George: Curious about Spring was written and illustrated by H.A. Rey. In this tabbed board book, George is excited to greet the spring by playing in the mud, planting seeds, watching baby birds hatch, and more.

Curious George: Curious about Spring was written and illustrated by H.A. Rey. In this tabbed board book, George is excited to greet the spring by playing in the mud, planting seeds, watching baby birds hatch, and more.

Mouse's First Spring was written by Lauren Thompson and illustrated by Buket Erdogan. When Mouse and Momma head outside to play, they see lots of signs of spring. The text includes lots of fun descriptive vocabulary, and the illustrations are full of bright colors.

Mouse’s First Spring was written by Lauren Thompson and illustrated by Buket Erdogan. When Mouse and Momma head outside to play, they see lots of signs of spring. The text includes lots of fun descriptive vocabulary, and the illustrations are full of bright colors.

Spring Stinks was written by Ryan T. Higgins. It's Springtime in Soggy Hollow and Ruth the Bunny is excited to share all the smells of Spring with her friend Bruce. But grumpy Bruce is not happy about all the new sights and smells.

Spring Stinks was written by Ryan T. Higgins. It’s Springtime in Soggy Hollow and Ruth the Bunny is excited to share all the smells of Spring with her friend Bruce. But grumpy Bruce is not happy about all the new sights and smells.

Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Spring Smiles was written by Kallie George and illustrated by Oriol Vidal. It's Springtime, and there are lots of beautiful flowers outside. But poor Spike the dinosaur can't stop sneezing!

Duck, Duck, Dinosaur: Spring Smiles was written by Kallie George and illustrated by Oriol Vidal. It’s Springtime, and there are lots of beautiful flowers outside. But poor Spike the dinosaur can’t stop sneezing!

The Very Hungry Caterpillar's First Spring was written and illustrated by Eric Carle. Join the beloved caterpillar and his friends as they explore all the changes that come with Spring. The rhyming text is accompanied by colorful illustrations done in Carle's signature style.

The Very Hungry Caterpillar’s First Spring was written and illustrated by Eric Carle. Join the beloved caterpillar and his friends as they explore all the changes that come with Spring. The rhyming text is accompanied by colorful illustrations done in Carle’s signature style.

Planting a Rainbow was written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Teach little ones about plants and colors in this beautiful book. The brightly colored illustrations are full of little captions exploring different types of bulbs and plants.

Planting a Rainbow was written and illustrated by Lois Ehlert. Teach little ones about plants and colors in this beautiful book. The brightly colored illustrations are full of little captions exploring different types of bulbs and plants.

Dr. Seuss' Spring Things was written by Dr. Seuss' and illustrated by Tom Brannon. This cute board book follows Thing 1 and Thing 2 as they play with all kinds of Spring animals and objects. Little ones will love the colorful illustrations.

Best spring books

Dr. Seuss’ Spring Things was written by Dr. Seuss’ and illustrated by Tom Brannon. This cute board book follows Thing 1 and Thing 2 as they play with all kinds of Spring animals and objects. Little ones will love the colorful illustrations.

Worm Weather was written by Jean Taft and illustrated by Matt Hunt. Join two kids and some wiggly worms as they frolic in the rainy spring weather together! The simple text and adorable illustrations show how both the kids and the worms enjoy the rain.

Worm Weather was written by Jean Taft and illustrated by Matt Hunt. Join two kids and some wiggly worms as they frolic in the rainy spring weather together! The simple text and adorable illustrations show how both the kids and the worms enjoy the rain.

When Spring Comes was written by Kevin Henkes and illustrated by Laura Dronzek. This cute book shows what happens as winter slowly slips into spring. The simple text and colorful illustrations show the snow disappearing and the bare trees blooming, bringing about the brighter season.

When Spring Comes was written by Kevin Henkes and illustrated by Laura Dronzek. This cute book shows what happens as winter slowly slips into spring. The simple text and colorful illustrations show the snow disappearing and the bare trees blooming, bringing about the brighter season.

Grumpy Monkey: Spring Fever was written by Suzanne Lang and illustrated by Max Lang. When Jim Panzee wakes up full of energy and acting silly, his friends tell him he has Spring fever. As he tries to find a cure for his Spring fever, he and his friends enjoy the sights and sounds of Spring.

Grumpy Monkey: Spring Fever was written by Suzanne Lang and illustrated by Max Lang. When Jim Panzee wakes up full of energy and acting silly, his friends tell him he has Spring fever. As he tries to find a cure for his Spring fever, he and his friends enjoy the sights and sounds of Spring.

Spring is Here! was written and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand. Mole is very excited about the Spring season, but his friend Bear is still taking his winter nap. So Mole whips up a fancy Spring treat for his hibernating friend.

Spring is Here! was written and illustrated by Will Hillenbrand. Mole is very excited about the Spring season, but his friend Bear is still taking his winter nap. So Mole whips up a fancy Spring treat for his hibernating friend.

Little Blue Truck's Springtime was written by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill McElmurry, Follow the Little Blue Truck and his friend Toad as they drive along in the bright Spring weather, visiting friends and exploring.

Little Blue Truck’s Springtime was written by Alice Schertle and illustrated by Jill McElmurry, Follow the Little Blue Truck and his friend Toad as they drive along in the bright Spring weather, visiting friends and exploring.

And then it's Spring was written by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Erin E. Stead. Join a young boy and his dog as they plant a garden and try to bring some color to the brown winter ground. The simple text and gentle illustrations highlight the slight changes in nature as the seasons change.

And then it’s Spring was written by Julie Fogliano and illustrated by Erin E. Stead. Join a young boy and his dog as they plant a garden and try to bring some color to the brown winter ground. The simple text and gentle illustrations highlight the slight changes in nature as the seasons change.

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring was written and illustrated by Kenard Pak. In this beautifully illustrated book, a young boy and his dog take a walk and explore all the seasonal changes.

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring was written and illustrated by Kenard Pak. In this beautifully illustrated book, a young boy and his dog take a walk and explore all the seasonal changes.

Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms was written by Julia Rawlinson and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke. Fletcher the fox loves Springtime, but when he spies snowflakes drifting down to the flowers, he worries that winter is returning.

Preschool books about spring

Fletcher and the Springtime Blossoms was written by Julia Rawlinson and illustrated by Tiphanie Beeke. Fletcher the fox loves Springtime, but when he spies snowflakes drifting down to the flowers, he worries that winter is returning.

Don't Touch That Flower! was written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. This follow up to The Leaf Thief follows Squirrel as he finds a new flower and becomes very protective of it. But his friend Bird shows him how to let flowers grow.

Don’t Touch That Flower! was written by Alice Hemming and illustrated by Nicola Slater. This follow up to The Leaf Thief follows Squirrel as he finds a new flower and becomes very protective of it. But his friend Bird shows him how to let flowers grow.

Everything Spring was written by Jill Esbaum. This informative guide to the Spring season uses simple text and brightly colored photographs to introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the Spring season.

Everything Spring was written by Jill Esbaum. This informative guide to the Spring season uses simple text and brightly colored photographs to introduce young readers to the sights and sounds of the Spring season.

The Hidden Rainbow was written and illustrated by Christie Matheson. This interactive book follows a little bee as she looks around the garden waiting for flowers to bloom. The text encourages the reader to interact with the illustrations, helping the garden bloom.

The Hidden Rainbow was written and illustrated by Christie Matheson. This interactive book follows a little bee as she looks around the garden waiting for flowers to bloom. The text encourages the reader to interact with the illustrations, helping the garden bloom.

Construction Site: Spring Delight was written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by AG Ford. This lift-the-flap book joins the popular construction vehicles at the work site as they uncover all kinds of Spring and Easter surprises.

Construction Site: Spring Delight was written by Sherri Duskey Rinker and illustrated by AG Ford. This lift-the-flap book joins the popular construction vehicles at the work site as they uncover all kinds of Spring and Easter surprises.

Springtime Babies was written by Danna Smith and illustrated by Takako Fisher. Springtime on the farm means all kinds of animal babies! The rhyming text and adorable cartoon illustrations introduce little ones to all kinds of animal babies born on the farm during the spring.

Springtime Babies was written by Danna Smith and illustrated by Takako Fisher. Springtime on the farm means all kinds of animal babies! The rhyming text and adorable cartoon illustrations introduce little ones to all kinds of animal babies born on the farm during the spring.

Llama Llama: Very Busy Springtime was written by Anna Dewdney. This story, adapted from an episode of the animated series, follows Llama as he plans all kinds of fun for the first day of Spring. But his excitement causes him to schedule too many things!

Llama Llama: Very Busy Springtime was written by Anna Dewdney. This story, adapted from an episode of the animated series, follows Llama as he plans all kinds of fun for the first day of Spring. But his excitement causes him to schedule too many things!

Spring is for Strawberries was written by Katherine Pryor and illustrated by Polina Gortman. Follow along as two young girls meet at the farmers market and continue their blossoming friendship throughout a year. The descriptive text and colorful illustrations highlight the sights and smells of the farmers market.

Spring is for Strawberries was written by Katherine Pryor and illustrated by Polina Gortman. Follow along as two young girls meet at the farmers market and continue their blossoming friendship throughout a year. The descriptive text and colorful illustrations highlight the sights and smells of the farmers market.

Escargot and the Search for Spring was written by Dashka Slater and illustrated by Sydney Hanson. Escargot the snail can't wait to head out and search for signs of spring. The cute story is paired with adorable cartoon illustrations that little ones will love.

Books for spring

Escargot and the Search for Spring was written by Dashka Slater and illustrated by Sydney Hanson. Escargot the snail can’t wait to head out and search for signs of spring. The cute story is paired with adorable cartoon illustrations that little ones will love.

The Spring Book was written and illustrated by Todd Parr. This colorful book celebrates the sights and sounds of springtime, as well as the fun that can be had during the season. The brightly colored illustrations are done in Parr's signature style.

The Spring Book was written and illustrated by Todd Parr. This colorful book celebrates the sights and sounds of springtime, as well as the fun that can be had during the season. The brightly colored illustrations are done in Parr’s signature style.

The Berenstain Bears Go Green was written by Jan and Mike Berenstain. When the Berenstain Bears head out on a fishing trip, they find a whole lot of trash spilling into the creek. Can they work together to find a solution and save their home?

The Berenstain Bears Go Green was written by Jan and Mike Berenstain. When the Berenstain Bears head out on a fishing trip, they find a whole lot of trash spilling into the creek. Can they work together to find a solution and save their home?

Misty the Cloud: The Thing About Spring was written by Dylan Dreyer and illustrated by Rosie Butcher. In this cute book, Misty the Cloud learns about the important role that rain plays in the spring, and helps things to bloom and grow.

Misty the Cloud: The Thing About Spring was written by Dylan Dreyer and illustrated by Rosie Butcher. In this cute book, Misty the Cloud learns about the important role that rain plays in the spring, and helps things to bloom and grow.

Cherry Blossoms Say Spring was written by Jill Esbaum. Learn about the life cycle of cherry blossom trees, and the history behind the Japanese cherry blossom trees in Washington D.C. in this informative nonfiction book.

Cherry Blossoms Say Spring was written by Jill Esbaum. Learn about the life cycle of cherry blossom trees, and the history behind the Japanese cherry blossom trees in Washington D.C. in this informative nonfiction book.

Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden was written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer. This early reader uses simple text to follow Little Critter as he visits a garden store with his family and prepares his garden for Spring.

Little Critter: A Green, Green Garden was written and illustrated by Mercer Mayer. This early reader uses simple text to follow Little Critter as he visits a garden store with his family and prepares his garden for Spring.

Biscuit in the Garden was written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Pat Schories. Join Biscuit the dog as he explores the garden and sees all the new sights that the spring season brings. This leveled reader uses simple text and cute illustrations to bring the colorful garden to life.

Biscuit in the Garden was written by Alyssa Satin Capucilli and illustrated by Pat Schories. Join Biscuit the dog as he explores the garden and sees all the new sights that the spring season brings. This leveled reader uses simple text and cute illustrations to bring the colorful garden to life.

It's Spring! was written by Linda Glaser and illustrated by Susan Swan. This book explores all the sights and symbols of the Spring season with simple text and beautiful cut paper illustrations.

It’s Spring! was written by Linda Glaser and illustrated by Susan Swan. This book explores all the sights and symbols of the Spring season with simple text and beautiful cut paper illustrations.

Abracadabra, It's Spring! was written by Anne Sibley and illustrated by Susan Gal. Follow the journey from winter to spring in this cute book that uses simple text and interactive illustrations to celebrate the changing seasons.

Spring books

Abracadabra, It’s Spring! was written by Anne Sibley and illustrated by Susan Gal. Follow the journey from winter to spring in this cute book that uses simple text and interactive illustrations to celebrate the changing seasons.

Pinkalicious: Fairy House was written and illustrated by Victoria Kann. Join Pinkalicious as she attempt to create the perfect fairy houses in her garden now that Spring has arrived.

Pinkalicious: Fairy House was written and illustrated by Victoria Kann. Join Pinkalicious as she attempt to create the perfect fairy houses in her garden now that Spring has arrived.

Animals in Spring was written by Martha E.H. Rustad. This nonfiction text uses easy to read text and large, colorful photographs to introduce young ones to the actions of animals in Spring.

Animals in Spring was written by Martha E.H. Rustad. This nonfiction text uses easy to read text and large, colorful photographs to introduce young ones to the actions of animals in Spring.

Spring for Sophie was written by Yael Werber and illustrated by Jen Hill. Sophie is a young girl who is watching and waiting for Spring to come. Kids may recognize the same longing and frustration that Sophie feels, waiting for the season to change.

Spring for Sophie was written by Yael Werber and illustrated by Jen Hill. Sophie is a young girl who is watching and waiting for Spring to come. Kids may recognize the same longing and frustration that Sophie feels, waiting for the season to change.

Spectacular Spring was written by Bruce Goldstone. This nonfiction book teaches kids about the spring season through interesting facts and brightly colored photographs.

Spectacular Spring was written by Bruce Goldstone. This nonfiction book teaches kids about the spring season through interesting facts and brightly colored photographs.

Plants in Spring was written by Martha E.H. Rustad. This book uses simple language, nonfiction text features, and colorful photographs to teach kids about seeds, sprouts, and plants in Spring.

Plants in Spring was written by Martha E.H. Rustad. This book uses simple language, nonfiction text features, and colorful photographs to teach kids about seeds, sprouts, and plants in Spring.

Happy Springtime! was written by Kate McMullan and illustrated by Sujean Rim. This book celebrates the ending of the winter season and the colorful burst when the spring season appears.

Happy Springtime! was written by Kate McMullan and illustrated by Sujean Rim. This book celebrates the ending of the winter season and the colorful burst when the spring season appears.

First Notes of Spring was written by Jessica Kulekjian and illustrated by Jennifer Bower. Join a young badger as she attempts to join the First Notes of Spring, the orchestra who rings in the Spring season. Will she find a place for her unique talents?

First Notes of Spring was written by Jessica Kulekjian and illustrated by Jennifer Bower. Join a young badger as she attempts to join the First Notes of Spring, the orchestra who rings in the Spring season. Will she find a place for her unique talents?

Spencer Knows Spring was written by Tiffany Obeng and illustrated by Tharushi Fernando. In this book, a young boy named Spencer explains to readers how he knows that spring is coming. The simple text outlines the signs of spring, and the engaging narrator will draw in young readers.

Spencer Knows Spring was written by Tiffany Obeng and illustrated by Tharushi Fernando. In this book, a young boy named Spencer explains to readers how he knows that spring is coming. The simple text outlines the signs of spring, and the engaging narrator will draw in young readers.

Fancy Nancy: Spring Fashion Fling was written by Jane O'Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Join Nancy and her friends as they create flower forward fashions for a Spring fashion show!

Springtime books for Preschoolers

Fancy Nancy: Spring Fashion Fling was written by Jane O’Connor and illustrated by Robin Preiss Glasser. Join Nancy and her friends as they create flower forward fashions for a Spring fashion show!

Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up was written by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss and illustrated by Cinyee Chiu. Join a father and his two children as they make their way around the yard and garden, exploring how plants wake up after the winter season.

Busy Spring: Nature Wakes Up was written by Sean Taylor and Alex Morss and illustrated by Cinyee Chiu. Join a father and his two children as they make their way around the yard and garden, exploring how plants wake up after the winter season.

The Spring Visitors was written and illustrated by Karel Hayes. When a family of bears staying in a cottage wake up from hibernation, they join in on lots of muddy, rainy, spring fun. Will they be able to avoid being discovered by the human owners of the cottage?

The Spring Visitors was written and illustrated by Karel Hayes. When a family of bears staying in a cottage wake up from hibernation, they join in on lots of muddy, rainy, spring fun. Will they be able to avoid being discovered by the human owners of the cottage?

Olaf Waits for Spring was written by Victoria Saxon. Join the lovable snowman as he learns all about Spring from his friends Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff.

Olaf Waits for Spring was written by Victoria Saxon. Join the lovable snowman as he learns all about Spring from his friends Elsa, Anna, and Kristoff.

Bear Finds Eggs was written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. Join Bear and his animal friends as they try to help a mother bird find her missing eggs, and find lots of other eggs in the process.

Bear Finds Eggs was written by Karma Wilson and illustrated by Jane Chapman. Join Bear and his animal friends as they try to help a mother bird find her missing eggs, and find lots of other eggs in the process.

Clifford's Spring Clean-up was written and illustrated by Norman Bridwell. Join Clifford the big red dog and his friends as they spring clean the house and get ready for Earth Day.

Clifford’s Spring Clean-up was written and illustrated by Norman Bridwell. Join Clifford the big red dog and his friends as they spring clean the house and get ready for Earth Day.

A Royal Spring was written by Kristen L. Depken and illustrated by Marco Colletti and Fabio Laguna. This early reader book follows the Disney princesses as they celebrate the spring season with easy to read text and cute illustrations.

A Royal Spring was written by Kristen L. Depken and illustrated by Marco Colletti and Fabio Laguna. This early reader book follows the Disney princesses as they celebrate the spring season with easy to read text and cute illustrations.

Miss Rumphius was written by Barbara Cooney. This book tells the story of Alice Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who spread lupine seeds everywhere she went. The beautiful illustrations are popping with colorful flowers, and the story offers an inspirational tale for young kids.

Miss Rumphius was written by Barbara Cooney. This book tells the story of Alice Rumphius, the Lupine Lady, who spread lupine seeds everywhere she went. The beautiful illustrations are popping with colorful flowers, and the story offers an inspirational tale for young kids.

Fiona and the Rainy Day was illustrated by Richard Cowdrey and Donald Wu. This easy reader follows Fiona the hippo and her friends at the Cincinnati Zoo as they enjoy a rainy day and learn about sharing.

Fiona and the Rainy Day was illustrated by Richard Cowdrey and Donald Wu. This easy reader follows Fiona the hippo and her friends at the Cincinnati Zoo as they enjoy a rainy day and learn about sharing.

 

Welcome spring with our list of the best children’s books for the season – from colorful stories about animals in the great outdoors to nonfiction books about the science behind the changing seasons, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
 
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  • These super EASY to make marshmallow shooters are a must for your summer bucket list. This summer activity for kids is not only fun, but it is actually a STEM activity for kids too! Students assemble, tweak, and design this simple marshmallow cannon to try to get the most distance they can. THis is such a simple, but fun summer activities your preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, and elementary age students in first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grdae, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students will want to try over summer break!
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  • DIY Lava Lamp - super easy way to make your own lava lamp with simple things you have around your house. This homemade lava lamp is such a fun science project for kids of all ages to sneak in some summer learning. This science experiment is for toddlers, preschoolers, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and kids of all ages at home, homeschool, summer camps, classroom, etc.
  • Looking for a really fun and memorable science experiment for kids? You will love these EPIC pop rocks experiment. Try this pop rocks science experiment with preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students to try a simple chemical reaction. This Whether you try this pop rocks science experiments for homeschool science, at a science birthday party, or as part of a summer science project - this is a MUST try,  really cool science experimentkids will LOVE.
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  • things to do in the rain! We've got over 50 fun, engaging rainy day activity for kids to try! From rainy day crafts to  rainy day activities - we've got so many creative things to do on a rainy day. Get ready to have the BEST day ever with these things to do on a rainy day at home with toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students!
  • This vinegar and baking soda rocket is an out-of-this-world fun AND educational summer activity for kids! Preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students will enjoy making the baking soda rocket. This how to make a bottle rocket project is one of those really cool science projects your kids will remember forever!
  • One of the most visible areas of science is weather science! Every day we say changing weather like rain, wind, and cloud formations. Kids will have fun learning what is air pressure and how it impacts weather with engaging air pressure experiments using eggs, ping pong balls, and a burning candle project. Children will also learn about the water cycle with engaging water cycle activities where they will build their own model or a water cycle in a bag to watch how water changes from a liquid to gas. Finally, students will enjoy lots of weather activities like making a weather vane, growing a rainbow, types of cloud activities, rain in a jar, and lots of free weather printables and weather worksheets! You can create a whole weather theme with all these fabulous resources for preschool, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th graders.
  • Get ready for Earth Day on April 22nd with these fun and creative earth day crafts for kids of all ages! These earth day crafts preschool,pre-k, toddler, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders are a fun way to celebrate the beautiful planet  we live on. These earth crafts are a fun way to get kids thinking about protecting the place we call home with Earth day crafts for kids
  • Frozen Rainbow Eruptions
  • Kids are going to love this really fun Frozen Rainbow Eruptions science activity where kids will make beautiful rainbows as they create a chemical reaction! This baking soda and vinegar experiment! This rainbow activities for preschoolers usese a couple simple materials for a mesmerizing, colorful preschool summer activity! Use this rainbow science with toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders.
  • Edible Ice Cream Playdough Recipe - amazing 2 ingredient playdough recipe perfect for toddler, preschool, kindergarten and kids of all ages for an ice cream thing, kids activity, or summer bucket list
  • Ready? Set. GO! This really fun car activity for kids is sure to be a hit. Whether you race your cars outside as a summer activity or indoors as a rainy day activity for kids - this is EPIC! This pool noodle activity is fun for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd graders, and up. Just grab a pool noodle, duct tape, and our free printable to create a cool hot wheels race tarck in just 5 minutes!
  • Fun to make and amazing bubble artwork for kids
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  • Your kids love mazes, but they've never seen something as incredibly COOL as this  maze potato! This potato maze will blow kids away as they watch potatoes grow, learn about plants and their need to head towards the light. This plant activity for kids is perfect for spring or summer learning. All you need to try stem activities are a few items you probabaly have around the house to try this plant experiments for kids from preschool, kindergarten, pre-k, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders too!
  • Kids are going to love this crazy cool bouncy egg experimert! Children will be amazed by this egg experiment where they will literally dissolve the shell of a raw egg to create a bouncy egg. This bouncy egg vinegar project is fun for preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th grade students. Plus our version of this egg in vinegar experiment has a fun, colorful twist!

Spring Activities

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  • FREE Hop to It Alphabet Matching Game - this is such a fun spring or summer themed abc game for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten age kids to practice letter matching #preschool #kindergarten #alphabet
  • This super cute, handson digraph activity is a fun way for early readers to identify digraphs for kids! In these flower digraph games students will make flowers by matching the petals to the digraph. This digraph kindergarten is way better than boring digraph worksheets! Simply download pdf file with  digraph activities for first grade. 
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  • Spring Digraph Puzzles
  • FREE Spring Short I Puzzles - this is such a fun way for preschool, kindergarten, and first grade kids to practice short i words while improving early literacy skills with a fun activity #shorti #kindergarten #literacy
  • Caterpillar CVC Words Printable Activity
  • Planting Carrots CVC Activity for Kindergarten
  • Make practicing Dolch sight words fun with this frog themed Printable Sight Word Games. This sight word board games uses grade 2 sight words to make a fun 2nd grade sight words game. This sight word games works great independently or with a group of kids to make learning sight words fun for grade 1 children! Simply download pdf file with free printable sight word games and you are ready to play and learn with this free sight word games perfect for your next frog theme or spring theme!
  • spring kite math craft for kindergarten and first graders
  • FREE Insect Telling Time Puzzles
  • Counting bugs coloring book
  • Bug counting to 30 worksheets
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  • If you are looking for a fun spring activity that is no-prep, you will love these spring word searches! These free spring word search worksheets are perfect for elementary age students in kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th garde, and 6th grade too. These spring word search free printable include 10 different options in black and white or color plus the conveninet answer key in the pdf file! So work on visual discrimination and spelling with this enjoyable springtime word search set.
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  • Spring Letter Matching Activity for preschoolers and kindergartners
  • Free Spring Counting Mats
  • Flower Shape Playdough Mats for preschool and kindergarten age kids
  • Free Make 10 Seeds Activity
  • FREE Seeds Find the Letter Worksheets
  • These fun, free printable Flower worksheets are a great way for children to learn, practice and review essential math skills! Simply print these flower counting worksheet pages to add to a flower theme, spring theme, or summer themed learning. These flower math worksheets for kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade students to learn to recognise and write numbers, shapes, and fractions.
  • I Spy Farm Animals Printable
  • FREE Fruit Loop Color Matching Umbrellas
  • Kids will be come confident in their artist abilities as they work through these easy, free printable, SPRING Step by Step Drawings for Kids. These are perfect for preschool, pre k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade students. The drawing worksheets include how to draw a bee, bird, birdhouse, flower, tulip, butterfly, caterpillar, ladybug, nest, and umbrella.
  • Celebrate the first day of spring by printing out one of these super cute, FREE Printable Bookmarks. These are such an easy way to get kids excited about reading!
  • April Writing Prompts for Kids - So many furn, creative writing prompts for kids from K-4th grade to practice writing in April
  • FREE April Writing Prompts - make practicing writing fun with these creative writing prompt ideas for spring! Use this printable calendar with kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students

Spring Printables

  • Picking out really good books kids will WANT to read can be challenge and time consuming. I’ve done all the work for you in this 4th grade reading list.  This fourth grade reading list includes lots of engaging books filled with exciting story lines and characters. Plus I've put together a printable 4th grade reading list for you to print and take to the library. Simply print 4th grade reading list pdf and you are ready to head to the library to get some really fun-to-read 4th grade reading books.
  • Picking good book for kids can be a challenge.  This 5th grade reading list has over 50 fun-to-read and engaging fifth grade books that will help get your grade 5 students excited about reading! You will love the variety of topics and styles in this 5th grade reading book lists  to help kids get excited to read and learn to love to read. Simply print 5th grade book list and you are ready for fifth grade reading list.
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  • Are you working on picking books for 3rd graders? Let me help you pick 3rd grade reading books that are engaging to kids and filled with rich vocabulary and story lines. Instead of spending hours at the library or searching through books on Amazon, check out these fun-to-read Books for Third Graders. Simply download pdf file with printable 3rd grade reading list and you are ready to help your third grader love reading!
  • Reading family picture books is important for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and 2nd grade children. It helps them understand our family structure, that kids are loved and care for, and more. We have so many really cute and fun-to-read picture books about family.  Come take a peak to find your new favorite picture books about families.
  • Zoo Theme Books For Kids There are so many fun ways to use zoo themed books in your learning program. You can read a different book each day of the week, Monday through Friday, or read your favorite book (s) every day of the week. Kids love repetition, so don’t worry about boring them!
  • Learn about history with fun and exciting historical fiction for kids. These historical fiction books for kids are the best way to get kids excited about history. Vivid stories make the sights, sounds, and feelings of that moment in history come alive. Kids won’t even realize they are learning because they will be having so much fun enjoying a really great story! We have historical fiction children's books for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, historical fiction books for 3rd graders, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students. These children's historical fiction cover ancient civilizations, middle ages, early explorers, colonial america, world war 1, and more!
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  • Looking for a book your grade 2 student will love? Check out this free printable list of Read Aloud Chapter Books for 2nd Grade! You and your child will love these book recommendations
  • 20+ Amazing First Grade Read Aloud Chapter Books to help kids get excited about reading and let their imaginations soar. Includes fre printable 1st grade book list to take to the library #grade1 #firstgrade #1stgradebooks
  • 100 Books for 1st Graders to Read on their own (arranged by reading level) - includes FREE printable book list to print and take to the library and use as book mark. lots of great choices of printable and books!!! Perfect for summer reading and year round first grade book list! #1stgrade #firstgrade #booklists
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  • Funny Picture Books
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  • 25 amazing Chapter Book Series for Kids - help kids get excited about reading with these great chapter books for kids in first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade. These are great book recommendations for picking books at the library with the (FREE printable book list), summer reading, reading clubs. #chapterbooksforkids #bookrecommendations #booklists #chapterbooksforkids #firstgradebooks #2ndgradebooks #3rdgradebooks
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  • Looking for some really great books to read aloud that your 1st grader will love? We have a free printable first grade read alouds picture books you must read with your child while they are in grade 1. 
  • Are you trying to figure out what books should be on your second grade reading list? We've done all the work for you and compiled the best books for your 2nd grade reading list with a free printable. Here are over 40 must read books for your 2nd grade book list that your child will love; arranged conveniently by book level. Simply download pdf file with 2nd grade reading list printable and you are ready to head to the library to get your books!
  • If you are trying to pick really good 3rd grade books, check out this Third Grade Books list printable for grade 3

Book recommendations for Kids

  • Download the free book report forms for your homeschool
  • Young kids will love learning about the parts of a book with these fun and free parts of a book worksheets. These fun book reports for young children are so handy. Being no-prep, these identifying parts of a book worksheet pages help to ensure readers are understanding what are the parts of the books they are reading including the title, author, and the illustrator. Simply print label parts of a book worksheet and are ready to learn with your kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th graders too.
  • Looking for a fun, clever, and EASY book report idea? You will love these clever, free printable pizza reading comprehension slices. Not only do they help kids summarize what they read, but they are a great way to motivate kids to read  and understanding what they've read. Fun resource for parents, teachers, and homeschoolers of kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students.
  • Make sure kids are understanding what they read with these book report worksheets. These fun, free printable book report template pages are perfect for older kids in 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students. Being no-prep, these book report forms help to ensure readers are understanding what they are reading. Simply print the printable book report template to write down information about the book including the title, author, setting, main characters and the ending.
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  • FREE Printable library scavenger hunts for kids
  • These fun, free printable Aesops's Fables worksheets are a great way to learn morals, read some quality literature, and work on reaching comprehension too. Use these printables to teach Aesop's Fables for kids. There are 10 different fable worksheet pages for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd graders to learn to read, have fun and understand the meaning of different morals. Simply print fables for 2nd grade and you are ready to go!
  • Make sure kids are understanding what they read with this free book report template. This 1st grade book report is a handy, NO PREP way to ensure early readers are understanding what they are reading. The book report template 3rd grade has a spot for first grade, second grade, third grade, and fourth grade students to write down book title, author, rate the book, tell their favorite part, give a summary of the book, and more. This is such a handy, free printable, book report template 2nd grade.  Simply grab the free downloadable book reports and you are ready to go!
  • Make sure kids are understanding what they read with these free book reports. This 3rd grade book report is super handy, as it is no-prep and works with any book. Use this book report template to ensure readers are understanding what they are reading. These book report form has many spots for children from second grade, third grade, fourth grade, and fifth graders to write down information about the book including the title, author, setting, main characters and the ending. Simply print the free book report templates and you are ready to go!
  • FREE Printable Reaidng Comprehension Bookmarks - work on reading retention and comprehension with this activity that helps students learn to take notes and prepare for book reports in grade 2, grade 3, grade 4, grade 5, and grade 6. #homeschool #readingcomprehension #reading
  • FREE Bookshelf Reading Log - super cute printable booklog to help encourage kids to read picture books, readers, and chapter books. Use as a weekly motivator for toddlers, preschoolers, prek, and kindergartners or monthly summer reading program. Plus makes a great family book club printable.
  • Kids will enjoy searching for different books and information in books with this fun and free Reading Scavenger Hunt. This free printable scavenger hunt is fun for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, and 5th grade students. Using thie literacy scavenger hunt is a great way for kids to become familiar with the library and how to find different resources. Simply print library printable pdf file with the scavenger hunt pdf in color or black and white and you are ready for these library activities!
  • Do your kids love playing with play dough? I know mine do. That is one reason why I love incorporating playdough activities using playdoh mats into other aspects of our learning. So as we were learning what are the parts of a book I decided I'd make playdough mats to learn the parts of a book for kids. Simply print the parts of a book worksheet and set out some playdough to teach preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd graders the basic parts of a book.
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  • Book reports are a great way for kids to recall what they’ve read, help with reading comprehension, and improve writing too. But not all kids enjoy filling out book report forms. Here are 26 creative, fun, and unique book report ideas. So if you are looking to make book reports more fun, you will love these clever creative book report ideas for kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, and 6th grade students.  Which book report projects will you try first?

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Beth Gorden is the creative multi-tasking creator of 123 Homeschool 4 Me. As a busy homeschooling mother of six, she strives to create hands-on learning activities and worksheets that kids will love to make learning FUN! With over 20 years educating children, she has created over 1 million pages of printables to help teach kids alphabet, math, science, English grammar, history, and so much more! Beth is also the creator of 2 additional sites with even more educational activities and FREE printables - www.kindergartenworksheetsandgames.com and www.preschoolplayandlearn.com. Beth studied at the University of Northwestern where she got a double major to make her effective at teaching children while making education FUN!

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