[Childcare] Fun Spring Activities: Ideas for Nature, Movement, and Crafts
In spring, when the warm sunlight feels pleasant, colorful grasses and flowers bloom and insects become active, giving children more chances to go outdoors and connect with nature.
So this time, we’re introducing fun play ideas that are perfect for spring.
We’ve gathered lots of engaging ideas that spark children’s curiosity—from nature-based activities unique to spring to fingerplays, eurhythmics, and crafts.
As a new school term begins, let’s incorporate plenty of play so children can spend each day freely and joyfully.
Let’s enjoy spring to the fullest!
Please note: In this text, items made by the children are treated as “works,” so we refer to them as “seisaku (制作).”
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[Childcare] Fun Spring Activities: Ideas for Nature, Physical Play, and Crafts (21–30)
flower picking game
This is an idea that lets you feel the richness of spring by picking flowers in parks and along walking paths.
Why not pick spring bloomers like dandelions and clover to create seasonal items? While basking in the warm spring sunshine, pick flowers together with the kids.
Simply playing by picking flowers is fun on its own, but you can also decorate a cardboard backing with the flowers.
Draw illustrations like butterflies or vases and freely arrange the picked flowers on top.
Enjoy it as an activity, then turn it into a decorative item you can display as a spring ornament.
Wavy 3D butterfly with fluttering wings
The wings sway gently and look so cute! Here’s how to make a 3D butterfly that’s perfect for spring.
First, dip a plastic bottle cap in paint and stamp it onto thin strips of colored construction paper.
You can use both sides of the cap for different effects.
Next, cut out the butterfly’s wings—which will also form its body—using scissors.
Stamp the wings as well, then fold them down the middle.
After that, bring the ends of the first stamped thin strip together to create a 3D wing shape.
Make two of these and attach them to the body wings with double-sided tape.
Finish by adding antennae with a pipe cleaner, and you’re done! These are great for wall decorations too, so try making them with the kids.
figure-eight pinwheel
Feel the spring breeze! Here’s how to make a figure-eight pinwheel that’s perfect for preschool activities.
You will need: paper plates, double-sided tape, wood glue, bamboo skewers, beads, and decorations.
Cut out the centers of two paper plates.
Punch four holes, then combine the plates into a figure-eight shape using double-sided tape.
Put a bit of wood glue into a bead’s hole and attach it to a bamboo skewer.
After threading it through the hole, wrap tape around the skewer so the plate doesn’t slide down.
Assemble the second tier the same way, add decorations, and you’re done!
Walk Card
Spring brings lovely weather and is perfect for going on walks, isn’t it? Try taking a fun stroll around the preschool with a “walk card.” It’s a great idea to draw pictures of spring flowers and insects that bloom or appear around the school on the card.
Before setting out, hand out the cards and check what kinds of plants and insects are drawn—this will make the walk even more enjoyable.
When children find a flower or insect, they can put a sticker on it and talk about what they discovered.
When walking with the card, it’s easy for their gaze to tilt downward, so please be extra careful about cars and other hazards as you enjoy your walk.
Colorful Strawberry
If you’re looking to incorporate lots of spring vibes into your crafts, this is a must-see.
We’ll introduce a cute, colorful strawberry craft.
First, cut red construction paper into the shape of a strawberry.
Next, use about three paint colors of your choice to paint a bubble wrap sheet.
Finally, place the bubble wrap on top of the strawberry-shaped paper and stamp it, then glue on the calyx made from green construction paper, and you’re done.
You’ll end up with lots of colorful strawberries that showcase each child’s individuality.
It’s easy to make, so give it a try!
Making dandelions with plastic raffia (suzuran tape)
Here’s a craft project for making dandelions with yellow raffia tape.
Wrap the raffia tape around a piece of cardboard to give the dandelion volume.
About 10 wraps creates a nice, full dandelion.
Remove the tape from the cardboard, tie the center, and then split the strands while imagining the dandelion’s petals.
Stick the raffia tape together with double-sided tape, draw the leaves with crayons, and you’re done! It might also be fun to draw your favorite insects and flowers around it.
Dandelions made with stamps
Easy yet wonderfully eye-catching! Let’s make dandelion flowers using a stamp! The process is very simple.
Prepare a toilet paper roll and make lots of slits on one end.
Add many fine cuts while imagining dandelion petals.
Fold the cut sections outward, and your stamp is ready! Draw the dandelion stems and leaves on a sheet of construction paper as the base, then dip the toilet paper roll stamp in yellow paint and start stamping on top.
The toilet paper roll stamp is large and easy to grip, so even very young children can enjoy it.
It’s a great craft that uses familiar recycled materials, so give it a try!