Springtime Fun
By Apryl Duncan, About.com Guide
Outdoor Activities
Your family's been cooped up all winter. Now you can get outside to enjoy the fresh air without having to wear your mittens and earmuffs. Put on the sunblock, grab your sunglasses and leave the four walls of your house behind.
- 12 Springtime Activities for Kids
- Spring Break Fun
- Gardening Projects for Kids of All Ages
- Nature Activities Children Will Love
- Fun With Bubbles
- Recording Outdoor Sounds
- Reader Tips: Best Spring Season Activities
- Classic Outdoor Games
- Active Family Outings
- Outdoor Fun for Toddlers
- Springtime Fun for Tweens
- Reader Tips: Best Outdoor Activity for Kids
Indoor Activities
Spring weather is as predictable as a newborn's sleep schedule. Sometimes you have to stay indoors. But that's okay. There are plenty of indoor activities to keep the kids busy.
- 10 Rainy Day Activities
- Indoor Hopscotch
- Build a Life-Sized Board Game
- Turn Your Wall Into an Art Canvas
- Learning Activities That are Fun
- Rubber Cement Art Project
- Create Your Own Superhero
- Picture Stories
- Make Your Own Movie Theater
- Create a Website With Your Kids
- Explore World Cultures Together
- Spring Crafts for Kids
Staying Safe
The change of seasons also means a change in the way kids play. The lessons you gave the kids on sledding and keeping warm now have to be updated with talks on bike riding and staying cool.
- How to Apply Sunscreen on Kids
- Playground Safety for Preschoolers
- 10 Tips for Safe Bike Riding
- Bike Helmet Basics
Preparing for Summer
Before you know it, we'll be in the middle of another hot summer. Get ready for family vacations, summer camp and childcare issues now. Preparing for summer in the spring helps you get the best deals, pick the prime summer camp spots and save the most money.