Parents & KidsMar 7, 2025
With spring officially in bloom, it’s time to get the kids excited about nature. This season is so special because it reminds us to wake up to the beauty that’s all around us. The whole family will love getting creative with these fun nature-based crafts and activities, and they’re the perfect way to keep kids busy during spring break.
Creating a dedicated nature table is a great way to make your home feel seasonal and special. On your nature table, you can display little items that you collect throughout spring. The anatomy of a nature table includes colorful cloth or silk, treasures from nature, fresh botanicals, fun little toys, themed books or poems, and electric tealights. A nature table can be quite small, or even just a windowsill – any space you have will do! And one of the best parts is that you can build it over the course of a few months, displaying any interesting items you find on your family walks, like acorns, shiny rocks, shells, and feathers.
Everyone knows spring is prime time for pollinators! Make a pollinator of your own with a simple paper butterfly craft. Start with a square sheet of paper and fold it in half. Then, with the interior fold of the paper facing you, cut out half the shape of a butterfly’s wings. Little ones may need you to draw the shape for them to cut, or have you cut it for them. Unfold your butterfly and glue a pipe cleaner in the middle to make the body of the insect. Then, have fun decorating the wings. You can attach your butterfly to a stick using a bit of string and enjoy letting it “fly” around the garden.
Here’s an activity for your little bird watcher. Painting a birdhouse is an excellent way to let kids express their creativity and add some color to the garden. The hands-on experience of brushing, mixing paints, and making designs helps them develop their fine motor skills. It’s also the perfect opportunity to teach kids about nesting and the importance of building a safe shelter for our winged friends. When it’s all painted, be sure to hang it outside to attract your first house guest.
Here’s a budget-friendly way to keep kids entertained and get your garden going. Start with Certified Organic whole potatoes from the grocery store. Be sure to buy organic because conventional potatoes can be treated with sprout inhibitors. Place your potatoes in a warm, dry area that gets indirect sunlight. In a few weeks, they’ll develop little white shoots called “eyes.” When each potato has 1-2 “eyes,” cut them into chunks and let the pieces dry for a day. Then, plant them about 4 inches deep in well-draining soil. With proper water and sunlight, you’ll have a potato feast ready by summer or fall (depending on the variety and when you planted them).
If you need a way to keep your tiny human busy while you work in the garden, consider setting up a sensory area for them to do their own spring planting. All you need are a few bins – one filled with beans and one filled with kinetic sand – along with popsicle sticks, a small watering can, and rocks. Little ones will love setting up the bin like they’re planting their own garden, putting the bean “seeds” in the “soil.” They can label their planting, water it, and decorate it for the playful experience of starting a garden.
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