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Spring has sprung Spotting the different signs of spring
with your children using the five senses
Spring is a time when the flowers begin to blossom, the days get longer, and the birds start to sing. This is the perfect time to get outside with your family and spot the blooming signs of the new season, whilst exploring the five senses simultaneously.
Touch Sight
As spring comes around, flowers bloom, leaves bud, birds build nests, and our gardens come to life. One
of the most obvious signs of spring’s arrival is the appearance of flowers. Another sign to look out for is the appearance of earthworms, who only
come above ground once the weather warms up and the soil begins to soften ready for new root growth.
For a hands-on experience with the children, a spring scavenger hunt can be a great way to explore the change in season. Using our spring checklist, the whole family can collect or tick items off as they find them. If you prefer, you can also record your findings with photos and drawings.
Sound Bird song, April showers, a
babbling brook, and bees buzzing are all welcomed sounds of the return of spring. Set up a bird feeder in your garden and
encourage the children to decipher between the different melodies of various birds. Frogs and toads also tend to make an appearance in the spring months, listen out
Our sense of smell comes alive with the change in seasons. Few things depict that spring has fully arrived like the fresh smell of
Smell
its flowers, the earthy fragrance after a rain shower, and the
wonderful odour of freshly-cut grass. Encourage your children to identify the soothing scents of
lilacs, apple blossoms and daffodils on a fresh woodland walk.
for their high-pitched calls in wet areas like lakes and ponds.
Spring greens, fresh berries, sprouting broccoli and spicy rocket are all signals of the arrival of spring. With the change of season comes the perfect opportunity for you and your children to discover new seasonal recipes, pot an indoor herb garden on a sunny windowsill or visit a local farmers market for fresh produce.
Taste
How many of these signs of spring can you spot on your next woodland walk?
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