Spring Bucket List Ideas
Do your kids have spring fever? A spring bucket list will help you kick that cabin fever to the curb!
Spring has arrived! Or at least that is what the calendar says.
While a few of my friends are saying the flowers are in bloom and the grass is green where they live, I have a different view.
Grey skies. Mud in the yard. And a last-minute snowfall or two in April I am sure. And this means my kids are bouncing off the walls!
If your kids are driving you crazy, using a spring bucket list of ideas can help!
I’ve made my own bucket list of ideas to encourage my family to get back outside, I can’t wait to share it with you!
Bucket lists are great for when we all need a break and to quickly add some fun to our day.
Why Create A Bucket List?
Being a working mom I find time flies by without me noticing it. I don’t know about you but when spring hits we are ready for a change of pace.
As winter finally comes to an end, I am ready to mix up our routine a little with a few fun activities. Do you feel that way too?
Creating a spring bucket list I can hang on the fridge and check off is a great way to keep those goals in sight.
This list is great for adding quick fun at the end of your workday.
Quick and easy activities to connect with your kids that you don’t have to think about. Perfect for busy moms.
Grab the instant download at the bottom of this list and circle the ones you know will work great for your family.
The great thing about this list is that not all of them require a ton of time. Not all of them require being outside. All of them inspire you to have fun.
Below you will find a list of ideas that you can add to your spring homeschooling bucket list.
You will also find clickable links to take you to resources to help you do that activity.
Use this list to get creative ideas or spark great conversations with your family to create your own.
Spring Bucket List:
I loved our fall bucket list because I didn’t have to think about it. We picked what we thought would be fun, printed off our list and when we needed a break it was there.
Because it worked so well I decided to gather up ideas for a spring bucket list.I hope you get inspired to add some easy fun for your family this spring too!
Sign up below to get a FREE printable bucket list package. You’ll find 21 pages total, blank pages for you to customize for your own family spring bucket list, and pages with a few ideas from this list.
You want quick and easy spring activities for kids! These activities will help you to connect with your kids that you don’t have to think about and are perfect for busy working moms.
Spring Bucket List Ideas:
1. Go for a nature walk.
I learned exactly how much your child can learn in your own backyard when we used our Backyard Science book.
Get your kids out in the sunshine and explore. Take note of what you see, what you hear, and what you smell. Have GREAT conversations with your kids.
(Get the free hiking safety checklist here.)
We really love including nature study in our homeschool. You can get 30+ ideas on how to do that as a busy mom here.
2. Plan and plant a garden.
With our weather, we won’t be planting outside any time soon. However, now is a great time to start planning a garden.
Did you know you can use Lego to help your little ones plan a garden? Tina shows how to do that here.
Or pick up a gardening book or two and let your kids go wild researching the zone you live in and what they can grow.
Disclosure: I may receive commissions for purchases made through links in this post.
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Bonus: Picky kids are more likely to eat what they grow!
3. Make plant markers
Speaking of gardening, make a cute garden or indoor plant markers.
Learn how to make plant markers for little ones.
Or use up those rocks your kids collect to make fun colorful garden markers.
4. Build a bird feeder
One of the first signs of spring is not our snow melting but the sound of birds.
Building a bird feeder is a fun springtime activity for all ages.
Bonnie shares how to build a simple Popsicle stick bird feeder here, perfect for little ones.
We made several bird feeders in our Notebooking Bird Unit Study including one from a wine bottle which is great for older kids.
5. Fly a kite!
One spring my mom brought my kids this massive-sized kite. We tried and tried to get it off the ground.
That led us to buy smaller kites and attempting to build our own. So much fun!
Resources:
6. Go biking
Biking is a wonderful family activity that all ages can enjoy and should definitely be on your spring bucket list.
Biking through the woods or a park is a wonderful way to get some fresh air, explore your neighborhood, and sneak in some exercise!
We started mountain biking when the kids were little and it is a blast.
Resources:
- The chart to help you pick out a bike for your child
- Bike safety for kids
- Bike coloring pages for kids
7. Make insect and bug art
Learning about bugs and insects is fascinating for kids.
Resources:
- Make it stick with this fun bug art for kids.
- Make paper plate bugs
- Teacher Vision has bug printables for kids.
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8. Pick a wildflower bouquet
Spring brings forth flowers.
A great way to encourage your kids to get outside and do something for someone else is to pick flowers as a gift for someone.
Plus it is a great way for them to learn about spring flowers.
Resources:
- Check out this spring flowers books and activities with your little ones here.
- Grab a field guide like this one.
- Or use a video and worksheet as shown below.
9. Enjoy the rain
How many of us grew up singing “Rain, Rain Go Away”? I may have just aged myself, ha!
But part of spring is rain showers. Dig in and enjoy them.
Resources:
- Learn about rainbows
- Learn about rain clouds
- Kids Fun Rain Facts
- How to make a rain cloud in a bottle
10. Visit a farm
During spring many animals are having their babies.
Visit a local petting farm to let your kids experience the joy of watching newborn animals.
Resources:
11. Create a scavenger hunt
Spring is a perfect time to wake up your senses with a fun scavenger hunt.
Grab one of these printables to add to your spring bucket list and your kids and go!
12. Go camping!
As the weather warms up, plan a fun camping trip!
Resources:
- Easy make ahead meals
- Camping snacks for kids
- Camping gear for car camping
- Camping printables for kids
13. Make bubbles!
Blowing bubbles never go out of style.
Have fun and get creative with these recipes you can make at home:
Of course, you can always buy the solution and have one of the kids run dragging the wand behind them in the wind.
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14. Play outdoor games!
Teach your kids to play the games you did as a child.
A few ideas (with rules linked!) are:
- Hopscotch
- Double Dutch (skipping)
- Kick the Can
- Tag (10 various ways to play here)
- Simon Says
15. Plan a playground hop!
Do you know which playground is the BEST in your area?
A great and fun way to find out is to plan and execute a playground hop.
Here is how to do it:
- Make a list of all the playgrounds within a driving or time area. For example, all the playgrounds are within 30 minutes.
- Plan out your driving route and how long you will stay at each one.
- Pack a bag. Add things such as sunblock, food (lots of snacks!), water, and extra clothes such as a coat or hat.
- Make the rule that when the time is up no matter how much fun you are having you STOP and go to the next playground.
- Get your kids to “rate” the playground and discover which one is the BEST!
16. Create an obstacle course
Planning, creating, and testing an obstacle course can be so much fun.
Use these ideas to get started:
- 25 low prep ideas here.
- How to build an obstacle course (includes great tips!)
- Indoor obstacle course, perfect for rainy day fun.
17. Have an arts and crafts day
Dig out your arts and crafts box.
Throw an old tablecloth over your table or on the grass and have fun creating crafts in the sun.
I grabbed these lists from around the web:
Tip: Keep your kids in mind when you go through that list. Pick ones you think they would like or better yet, let them choose!
How To Use Your Spring Bucket List
In order to get the most out of your bucket list, you need to use it.
Sign up below to get a FREE printable bucket list package. You’ll find 21 pages total, blank pages for you to customize for your own family spring bucket list, and pages with a few ideas from this list.
Check your inbox for your confirmation email and download your printable list.
Use the list above to spark creative ideas and get your kids to pick too.
Then, place the list somewhere you will see it.
Having a list on hand of things we want to try that is FUN takes the pressure off of me. No scrambling trying to come up with something when we have a bad day.
Now when those days come, we take a break. Pull out our list. Find something we want to do and make a plan for when we can do it.
Sometimes we can do it that day. Other times we need to wait for my next day off. Either way, it gives us something to look forward too and shifts our mindset from the “bad day” to something good ♥
More Activities For Kids
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What is your favorite spring activity to do with your kids?
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