It’s almost here! Spring is officially days away and it’s the perfect time to refresh your classroom with some engaging and educational spring activities! The changing season brings opportunities to incorporate creativity, writing, and critical thinking into your lessons. Here are five fun and simple spring activities that your students will love!

1. Spring Bulletin Board – Growth Mindset

Encourage positivity and motivation in your classroom with a spring-themed growth mindset bulletin board! This activity allows students to reflect on their learning, set goals, and celebrate progress. They can write encouraging messages or personal growth statements on colorful flowers and add them to the board, creating an inspiring classroom display. Check out this ready-to-use resource here.

2. Spring Poetry Writing

Poetry is a fantastic way to get young learners excited about writing! Have students explore different types of poems, such as shape poems, acrostic poems, and bio poems, using a fun spring theme. They can write about flowers, animals, or the joys of the season while developing their literacy skills. This activity is a great way to encourage self-expression and creativity. Find engaging poetry activities here.

3. Would You Rather? Spring-Themed Writing

Make writing fun with a spring-themed “Would You Rather?” activity! Present students with silly and thought-provoking spring-related questions, such as “Would you rather play in the rain or play in the sunshine?” This activity helps develop critical thinking and writing skills while keeping students engaged. It’s perfect for morning work, writing centers, or a fun class discussion. Check out this digital and print-friendly resource here.

4. Easy Spring Craft – Paper Plate Flowers

Let students get creative with a simple and fun spring craft! Provide them with paper plates, paint, markers, and construction paper to create their own colorful flowers. They can cut petals from the paper plate, decorate them with patterns, and attach a paper stem. This hands-on activity helps develop fine motor skills while brightening up your classroom with beautiful spring art!

5. Spring-Themed Math Scavenger Hunt

Create a spring-themed math scavenger hunt where students solve problems to find hidden clues around the classroom. Use simple addition or subtraction problems, counting challenges, or shape hunts to reinforce key math concepts in an exciting and interactive way.

I hope you and your students enjoy these fun spring activities! If you’re looking for more spring ideas, check out my post here!