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Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

April 22, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I can’t wait to share with you these amazing math activities for spring. Also, look at my page 4 Weeks Free Spring Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas.

When the weather is just too pretty to be cooped up inside but there is still learning to do you can take it outside, for at least some of your lessons.

The other thing to do is to gather up some of the beautiful spring things and bring them in to use.

Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

You can use nature as your manipulatives.

Take gardening to a new level, learn graphing through tracking the birds in your backyard, and so much more.

Now for those days you can’t get outdoors because of rain, heat, or bugs I have a spring-themed math activity you will love for inside.

First, look at some of these books to go with these fun math activities for spring.

BOOKS ABOUT SPRING

I prefer living books when I can find them.

10 Books About Spring for Multiple Ages

I’ve listed books for all ages in this list. Some you can read aloud and others be read anytime.

That's What Happens When It's Spring!

When is it spring?" a child wonders. "Come, I'll show you," Mommy answers. Out in the flower bed tiny green knobs are peeping out of the ground. "That will be a tulip and this a crocus!" Mommy says. That's what happens when it's spring! The signs, sounds, colors, and special feelings of spring come alive as they are experienced through the eyes of a youngster.

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows―spring is on its way!Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring.

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

This beautifully packaged facsimile of Edith Holden’s original diary is filled with a naturalist’s masterful paintings and delightful observations chronicling the English countryside throughout 1906. As one of the few true records of the time in print, the handwritten thoughts and paintings contained in The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady transport readers to a more refined, romantic, and simpler time. Capitalizing on the current Downton Abbey–inspired appetite for Edwardian-era ephemera, fashions, and society, this reproduction brings readers back to a time in which propriety, civility, and an appreciation for the natural world reigned. This souvenir of a bygone era serves not only as a calming touchstone, but a reminder that as long as we choose to see it, we are still surrounded by beauty and grace. Presented to retain the charm and beauty of the original volume filled with Holden’s hand-drawn illustrations of the English countryside’s flora and fauna through the changing seasons of the year, as well as handwritten notes, observations, and quotations, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady makes a lovely addition to any home’s library or side table.

Benny's Animals and How He Put Them in Order

Two boys, with the help of a professor at the museum, learn to divide their animal pictures into the proper groups.

The Tune is in the Tree

Annie Jo was a little girl like any other little girl. She was just about as big, too, as any other little girl her age. She had pigtails and for best occasions a plaid silk dress. Her father was an aviator (so the birds had a special feeling for him), and when he was delayed one day, and her mother went to hunt for him, and Mrs. Bunch, the sitter, sprained her ankle, the birds took charge of Annie Jo.Miss Ruby, the hummingbird, who understood magic, made her two and a half inches high. She learned to fly and visited the Robins, the Warblers, and the Thrushes. The perfidious Mrs. Cowbird was causing trouble as usual, laying her eggs in other birds' nests. (Mrs. Cowbird is a notable villainness.) And Annie Jo lost her plaid silk dress in a very curious way. But she got another one in time for Mrs. Oriole's ball, which occurred on the day Annie Jo returned to her normal size and home.

Springtime with Geraldine Woolkins (The Geraldine Woolkins Series)

Geraldine Woolkins has at last become a middle mouse, but navigating the waters of middle-mouse life isn’t easy. Her younger brother irritates her, her sparrow friend Penelope neglects her, and an elder mouse friend is becoming forgetful, making the entire Woolkins family anxious.

Everything is changing. And when Geraldine discovers that the best treasures of spring—fragrant spring flowers, a pond created by spring rainstorms—will one day disappear, she is heartbroken. Does nothing last forever? Does everything good change or fade?

Ten more stories follow the Woolkins mouse family—Papa, Mama, Geraldine, and Button—from April, a time of blossoming, to June, the month of long days.

How plants grow...

A simple introduction to botany.

Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities

A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations. It’s an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You’ll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like the vine that ate the South), and which ones have been killing for centuries (like the weed that killed Abraham Lincoln's mother). Menacing botanical illustrations and splendidly ghastly drawings create a fascinating portrait of the evildoers that may be lurking in your own backyard. Drawing on history, medicine, science, and legend, this compendium of bloodcurdling botany will entertain, alarm, and enlighten even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers.

Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom (DK Our World in Pictures)

Have you ever wondered which plants eat insects? Or how cacti store water? How about which flowers look like bees? Or where is the tallest tree in the world? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds may be the book for you! Explore the incredible world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees, whilst you discover all about the weirdest, smelliest and deadliest flowers on our planet, with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. 

Flower Fairies of the Spring

First published in the 1920s, Cicely Mary Barker’s original Flower Fairies books have been loved for generations. Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barker believed in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawing from life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combination of naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Now newly rejacketed in the style of bestseller Fairyopolis, this new edition makes a perfect gift for a new generation of Flower Fairy fans. The book features poems and full-color illustrations of over 20 flowers and their guardian fairies.

Next, look at these hands-on spring math activities.

OUTDOOR MEASUREMENT

First, look at these ideas for measurement outdoors.

Tree Circumference:

Garden Area:

  • Divide the garden into sections for different plants and calculate the area of each section. My How to Plan And Start an Easy Gardening Unit Study for Kids incorporates figuring out square space for a garden along with crafts, books, and science activities.

  • Use the area to determine how much soil, mulch, or fertilizer is needed.

Plant Height Estimation and Measurement:

  • Estimate the height of various spring plants using visual comparisons in the yard or even with printable or silk flowers.

  • Measure the actual height using a ruler, yardstick, or measuring tape using the ones in the yard or even with printable or silk flowers. For the littles gardeners check out this FREE Flower Height Measurement Printable for Preschoolers.

  • Track the growth of plants over time and create a growth chart.

Flower Spacing Measurement:

  • Measure the distance between flowers in a garden bed to ensure proper spacing for growth.

  • Use different spacing measurements for different types of flowers.

  • Calculate the total number of flowers that can fit in a given area based on spacing requirements.

Then, look at patterns in nature of another math lesson.

NATURE PATTERNING

Discuss the mathematical principles behind the patterns observed.

Leaf Patterning:

  • Collect leaves of different shapes, sizes, and colors.

  • Arrange the leaves in patterns based on their attributes.

  • Create symmetrical patterns, repeating patterns, or growing patterns.

  • Use the leaves to create nature-themed artwork or collages.

Flower Arrangement:

  • Arrange flowers in vases or containers to create symmetrical or asymmetrical arrangements.

  • Explore different color combinations and flower varieties.

  • Discuss the mathematical concepts of symmetry, balance, and proportion in flower arrangements.

Natural Pattern Hunt:

  • Go on a nature walk and search for patterns in the environment.

  • Look for patterns in flower petals, leaf veins, tree bark, insect wings, and other natural elements.

  • Take photographs or draw sketches of the patterns found.

SPRING DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS

Analyze the data to determine the most popular spring flowers.

Bird Count Tracking:

  • Observe and identify different bird species in a specific area, use something like this Free Printable Bird Watch Tally Sheet.

  • Keep a daily record of the number of birds seen for each species.Create a bar graph or pie chart to represent the data.

  • Analyze the data to identify trends in bird populations or migration patterns.

Plant Growth Monitoring:

  • Choose a few plants to monitor and measure their height or number of leaves regularly.

  • Record the data in a table or chart.

  • Calculate the average growth rate of the plants.

  • Graph the data to visualize the growth patterns.

Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

Spring Flower Survey:

  • Conduct a survey to find out people’s favorite spring flowers.
  • Collect data from classmates, family members, or community members.
  • Organize the data in a table or chart.
  • Create a bar graph or pie chart to represent the results.

Finally, look at how to make these fun flower bead counting.

HOW TO MAKE FLOWER BEAD COUNTING

You will need:

  • Felt or craft foam
  • Pipe cleaners
  • Beads
  • Permanent marker
  • Small bucket or plant pot
  • Hot glue gun
Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

First, cut the pipe cleaners in half.

Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

Trace and cut out flower shapes, keep to simple basic shapes unless you are feeling extra creative today.

Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

Use a permanent marker to number each flower.

Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

Hot glue pipe cleaners to the back of each flower, if they are a little heavy you can bend the pipe cleaner a bit to give more support to the back.

Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

Add a handful of pony beads inside the bucket.

Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

Place flowers in the bucket, this gives an adorable display but also makes storage and the beads help hold the flowers in place.

Fun Math Activities for Spring: How to Make Flower Bead Counters

To use the flower counters your child simply slides the corresponding number of beads onto the stem.

Variations:

Children can lay flowers out in numerical order.

  • For younger children you can make 2 of each flower in various colors and they can match the colors or numbers.
  • For older children you can use two flower numbers to create addition, subtraction, or multiplication problems.

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Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

April 17, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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To celebrate spring, I’m sharing some spring science experiments middle school. Also, look at my page How to Successfully Homeschool Middle School and 4 Weeks Free Spring Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas for more ideas.

Also, we are creating an amazing display for a simple flower dissection but level it up a bit for middle schoolers.

This flower dissection display is wonderful for a home project but can be used for co-op presentations or just to take the ordinary to something more extraordinary while learning.

Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

The structure and functions of flower parts all contribute to the intricate process of pollination.

Pollination is essential for plant reproduction and what better way to learn about each one than to dissect and label each.

You can use real flowers if you like or faux silk flowers so that they keep longer.

Try to choose flowers that clearly display the plant’s structure like lilies, tulips, daffodils, alstroemerias, and gladiolus.

By attracting pollinators, producing and receiving pollen, and protecting the developing seeds, flowers play a vital role in the life cycle of plants and the ecosystem.

Let’s look at the role of each part of the flower and where it fits into this

PARTS OF A FLOWER

Sepals: Often green and leaf-like, sepals form the outermost layer of the flower bud.

Their primary function is to protect the developing flower inside from drying out, damage, and pests. In some cases, sepals may be brightly colored and resemble petals, aiding in pollinator attraction. Once the flower blooms, sepals may remain as a support structure or wither away.

Petals: The most visually striking part of a flower, petals are often brightly colored or uniquely shaped to attract pollinators. Their colors, patterns, and sometimes even ultraviolet markings serve as signals to guide insects, birds, and other animals to the flower’s reproductive organs.

Some petals produce scents to further entice pollinators, while others have specialized structures to facilitate landing and pollen collection. In some flowers, petals may also play a role in protecting the reproductive organs from the elements.

Stamens: The male reproductive organs of a flower, stamens are responsible for producing pollen grains, which contain the male gametes. The number, shape, and arrangement of stamens within a flower can vary greatly, often reflecting adaptations for specific types of pollination.

Each stamen consists of two parts:

  • Anther: The sac-like structure that produces and releases pollen.
  • Filament: The stalk that supports the anther, positioning it for effective pollen dispersal.

FLOWER PARTS

Pistil/Carpel: The female reproductive organ of a flower, the pistil (or carpel) houses the ovules, which, after fertilization, develop into seeds.

A pistil typically consists of three parts:

  • Stigma: The sticky or feathery tip that receives pollen grains.
  • Style: The slender stalk that connects the stigma to the ovary.
  • Ovary: The enlarged base that contains the ovules.

The ovary may be located superior (above the other flower parts) or inferior (below the other flower parts), depending on the flower type.

Receptacle: The expanded tip of the flower stalk where all the other flower parts are attached.

It provides structural support for the flower and may also play a role in the development and dispersal of seeds.

Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

In some flowers, the receptacle becomes fleshy and forms part of the fruit, aiding in seed dispersal.

Leaves: The main function of a leaf is to produce food for the plant by photosynthesis. Leaves also provide structure and support,  store water and nutrients, and help regulate temperature.

Stem: Stems provide support the the flower. It also transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant. They also produce new growth to extend the life of the plant.

SPRING SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS MIDDLE SCHOOL

In addition, look these spring science experiments for middle school.

  • Since it is the season for them, Extracting DNA From A Strawberry is not only fun but timely.
  • Learn How to Make a Naked Egg.
  • When I think of spring I definitely think of gardening and learning How to make a red cabbage pH indicator feels like a great fit. Gentle spring breezes or those before an incoming storm are a great excuse to try out How to Make a Simple Wind Vane | Fun Wind Activities Middle School.
  • Learn about simple machines like this lever Bunny Launcher: A Peeps STEM Experiment.
  • I don’t care how old you are How to Make Ice Cream In A Bag Science is always going to be a hit, and a great way to demonstrate how you can change matter and a sweet treat for a warm spring day!
  • To understand how plants grow and reach for the sun a Plant Light Maze helps middle schoolers understand phototropism.

SIMPLE FLOWER DISSECTION SPRING SCIENCE EXPERIMENT MIDDLE SCHOOL

You will need:

  • Corkboard
  • Patterned scrapbook paper
  • Push pins
  • 3×5 cards
  • Real or silk flowers
  • Scissors
  • Letter stickers
Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

Take your corkboard and decorate it with patterned scrapbook paper, stickers, ribbon, or washi tape.

You can glue these pieces on but if you want to be able to use your corkboard for other things just attach everything with clear push pins.

Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

Have your child first label 3×5 cards with the name of each flower part by hand or using stickers.

Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

And a short description of each. 

Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

Use scissors to carefully take apart each section of the flower and tape or glue them to the corresponding cards.

Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

Arrange the cards around the board for display.

Simple Flower Dissection & Awesome Spring Science Experiments Middle School

Don’t forget to make a title for the top.

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How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland’s Beautiful Tulips

April 16, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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Let’s make a spring watercolor tutorial to explore Holland’s beautiful tulips on its own or as part of a study on Holland. Also, look at my page 4 Weeks Free Spring Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas.

You could do your watercolor on any size paper you like.

But since we are using tulips as an activity for a Holland unit study, how fun would it be to create a series of postcards for different countries?

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

First, it is important to note that Holland has been used as the official name for the country of the Netherlands in the English language.

Holland is a region within the Netherlands, consisting of the provinces of North Holland and South Holland.

But you simply cannot learn about Holland without learning about the larger area around it, the Netherlands.

So, I have included plenty of fun activities that encompass the whole country.

Holland is a country known for its windmills and canals but also has a colorful secret- a sea of beautiful tulips that bloom every spring.

Let’s dive into the enchanting world of Dutch tulips.

ABOUT SPRING WATERCOLOR TUTORIAL

The climate and soil there are ideal for tulips. The cool, wet winters and mild springs provide the perfect balance for these beauties to thrive.

Tulips are spring bloomers, meaning they sleep underground during winter and wake up to show their colorful petals when the weather warms up.

Holland boasts vast tulip fields that become a breathtaking spectacle of color when they bloom. Take a look at some of these photos on Google.

The Dutch have been cultivating tulips for centuries and passing down their knowledge and expertise from one generation to the next.

In the spring Holland celebrates the tulip with…

  • Keukenhof Gardens: This world-famous garden showcases millions of tulips and other flowers in a stunning display. It’s like a fairy tale come true!
  • Tulip Festivals: The country hosts numerous tulip festivals where visitors can wander through fields of blooming tulips, take pictures, and learn about different varieties.
  • Flower Parades: Colorful parades with floats adorned with thousands of tulips are a highlight of the festivities.

Then, look at some facts about tulips.

5 TULIP FACTS

  1. In the 17th century, tulips were so valuable in Holland that people traded them like money. This period is known as “Tulip Mania.”
  2. Tulips close their petals at night and open them again when the sun rises.
  3. While not the most delicious snack, tulip bulbs are edible. They were even eaten during times of food scarcity.
  4. Tulips grow from bulbs, these bulbs store food and energy for the tulip to grow.
  5. Tulips come in almost every color you can imagine: red, yellow, pink, purple, white, and even mixes like stripes and blends.
How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

Then, look at these activities to learn about Holland.

HOLLAND ART, ACTIVITIES, AND RESOURCES

Make a Dutch Canal House in delft blue, these unique houses were designed in the 17th century and are iconic, they are narrow, high, and deep, and situated along a canal.

Grab a fun book like the ABC’s of Amsterdam to learn more about the Netherlands.

Learn about the tradition of Dutch wooden shoes and make a set from paper.

Younger children will enjoy crafting these simple Dixie Cup Windmills.

Delft Blue, also known as Delftware, is a type of Dutch tin-glazed earthenware pottery, primarily known for its blue and white designs. Paint a Monochromatic Delft-Inspired Plate as you learn more about the Netherlands.

Make a simple paper Dutch Hat,

Buy some Tulip Bulbs and try your hand at growing your own.

Finally, look at this fun spring watercolor tutorial.

HOW TO DO A TULIP SPRING WATERCOLOR TUTORIAL

You will need:

  • Watercolor postcards
  • Watercolor paint
  • Watercolor fixative spray
  • Art tape
How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

First, start by creating a border around the postcard by taping off the edges using a thin art tape (or washi tape).

I like to leave it a little longer on the corners to secure it to the table so it will not move around while painting.

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

Paint several egg shapes across the center of the page using a small rounded brush.

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

While the paint is still wet, paint another egg a shape on both sides of the first one, overlapping them right over the center to complete your tulip.

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

Repeat with the same color or paint a bunch of different colored tulips across the page.

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

Allow a few minutes for your flowers to dry and then paint on stems with a very small paintbrush.

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

And then long curving leaves to fill in the bottom area.

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

Use a small fluffy brush to dab on a couple of different shades of blue to create the sky, leaving some unpainted areas for clouds.

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

Allow to dry completely then remove the tape border.

How to do a Spring Watercolor Tutorial: Explore Holland's Beautiful Tulips

To set your paint so that you can mail your postcard while protecting your art give it a light spray with watercolor fixative.

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How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

March 8, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have an easy chicken craft. It is an adorable rocking chick made from paper. Also, look at my post Free Homeschool Chicken Unit Study and Anatomy of an Egg Felt Activity & Worksheet for more ideas.

It’s the perfect craft to welcome spring, and a great way to add a playful element to your chicken unit study.

And besides baby chicks are adorable, fluffy and full of energy.

How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

When a chick is born, it’s called a hatchling because it just hatched from an egg. It’s the cutest thing on the farm.

And baby chicks have a little bit of food left inside their eggs that helps them survive for the first couple of days. So, they don’t need to be fed by their moms.

A female chicken called a hen lays eggs. She’ll usually lay one egg a day until she has a bunch of them.

CHICKEN BOOKS FOR KIDS

Next, look at some books and fun resources to go along with this craft.

Just make it a whole day of fun learning.

9 Books and Resources for a Fun Chicken Unit Study

Whether you’re wanting to do a chicken unit study or study chickens for the day, you’ll love these books and resources to add to your collection.

Chicks & Chickens

Cheep . . .  cheep . . . cluck!  Everything you ever wanted to know about chickens and eggs—except which came first. With bright watercolor illustrations and simple, clear language, nonfiction master Gail Gibbons shows young readers everything there is to know about chickens. See what different breeds of chickens look like, discover how eggs are laid and hatched, and learn how big and little farms take care of their birds. Key vocabulary words about chicken behavior and anatomy are introduced throughout Chicks and Chickens, and new words are reinforced in accessible language for young readers.

4 PCS Chicken Farm Animal Life Cycle Growth Model

Children can see how animals change and grow. Realistic detail showing a different stage in the development of animals.

Uniquely molded textures and richly painted details bring them to life and help inspire creativity for kids.

It is a great way to expand the growth with children through physical science.

Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life

Learn the difference between a farrow and a barrow, and what distinguishes a weanling from a yearling. Country and city mice alike will delight in Julia Rothman’s charming illustrated guide to the curious parts and pieces of rural living. Dissecting everything from the shapes of squash varieties to how a barn is constructed and what makes up a beehive to crop rotation patterns, Rothman gives a richly entertaining tour of the quirky details of country life. 

Where Do Chicks Come From?

Read and find out about eggs—and how baby chicks grow inside of them—in this colorfully illustrated nonfiction picture book.

Learn how chicks develop, how they get the food they need to grow, and how a mother hen helps keep them safe in this introduction to the life cycle of a baby chick.

This is a clear and appealing science book for early elementary age kids, both at home and in the classroom. It's a Level 1 Let's-Read-and-Find-Out, which means the book explores introductory concepts perfect for children in the primary grades. The 100+ titles in this leading nonfiction series are:

Chickenology: The Ultimate Encyclopedia

A great educational book, covering:• Different breeds of chickens, like Padovana and Silkie• The difference between roosters and hens• How chicks are formed in the egg• Chickens sounds and noises• Chicken anatomy and feather anatomy and colors• Chickens and eggs around the world• Chicken history and folklore• Raising chickens at home• Chickens as pets

LEGO Creator Easter Chickens 30643

These LEGO Chickens are a fun and easy add on for little ones joining in the fun.

Farm Animal for Kids, Chicken Coop

DETAILED & REALISTIC. Crafted with precision and authentic detail to create a lifelike toy that teaches and inspires toddlers and kids of every age; helps introduce children to animals. From the first sketch to the intricate finishing touches, we see value in every detail.

Farm Animal Chicken Coop Building Blocks

Chicken Coop Building Blocks. It contains a coop, twenty chicken and ten eggs.

Compatible with LEGO: It's made of LEGO-compatible bricks. It will enrich your MOC blocks. It can be put together with a lot of block scenes, such as farm, house, castle, village, animal and so on.

Farm Animals Figurines Simulated Farm Life

These little chicken figurines would also make a great addition to a chicken study, put them in a sensory bin with a little birdseed or cracked corn for hours of fun.

And then here are more facts about chicks.

  • Hens sit on their eggs to keep them warm. This is called incubation.
  • When it’s time for the chick to hatch, it starts pecking at the inside of the egg using a special little “egg tooth” on its beak.
  • Baby chicks are often yellow, but they can also be black, brown, or even a mix of colors, depending on the breed of chicken.
  • When they’re just born, they might nibble on some tiny grains of food or special chick starter feed.
  • As chicks get older, they start eating bigger pieces of food like bugs, worms, and seeds.
  • After just a few weeks, they start growing feathers.

Also, look at more easy chicken crafts.

Just in time for spring.

MORE EASY CHICKEN CRAFTS

  • Free Homeschool Chicken Unit Study and Anatomy of an Egg Felt Activity & Worksheet
  • Free Chicken Life Cycle Worksheet For Kids & Hands-on Activity
  • 10 Crafts With Styrofoam Egg Cartons | How to Make Easy Chicken Crafts
  • The Ancient Art Of Mummifying: How To Mummify A Chicken
  • Then look at this book The Backyard Chicken Keeper’s Bible: Discover Chicken Breeds, Behavior, Coops, Eggs, and More.
How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

Finally, look at how to make this adorable paper rocking chick.

HOW TO MAKE A PAPER ROCKING CHICK WITH A FREE TEMPLATE

First, look at this easy list of materials.

  • Construction papers
  • Glue
  • White marker
  • Scissor
  • free chick template (enter your email in the form at the end of this post to get the freebie instantly)
How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

Cut a circle from a white paper. We used a paper bowl turned upside down to make a perfect circle.

After cutting out the circle, then fold it in half.

Cut triangles on the folded part to make a “breaking egg” illusion.

How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

Cut the chick out of the yellow paper following the template and assemble them just as shown.

How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

Make the eyes by cutting two small circles then shade the inner part using a marker.

How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft
How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

Too, you can use googly eyes but we used the white paper and a black marker.

Once you have assembled them, attach it at the back of the white paper cracked eggshell. Let it dry.

How To Make An Adorable Rocking Chick Easy Chicken Craft

Then rock it back and forth as your chick hatches. How fun!

HOW TO DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHICK TEMPLATE FOR AN EASY CHICKEN CRAFT

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4 Weeks Free Spring Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas

February 24, 2025 | Leave a Comment
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I have a free spring unit study today. Also, look at my page Best Homeschool Unit Studies.

Spring marks the end of winter and the beginning of warmer weather.

It’s a time when animals get out of hibernation, flowers are blooming, and the days are getting longer.

So, I’m doing a 4 week free study and hands-on ideas.

4 Weeks Free Spring Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas

Too, it’s a time of the year when the weather can be very unpredictable.

And spring officially begins with the spring equinox. This normally happens around March 21.

The spring equinox is the day in spring when there are 12 hours of daylight and 12 hours of darkness.

As you can see there are many topics and subjects we can cover this spring unit study for multiple ages.

BOOKS ABOUT THE SPRING SEASON FOR KIDS

First, look at some of these books to use to learn about various spring topics.

10 Books About Spring for Multiple Ages

I’ve listed books for all ages in this list. Some you can read aloud and others be read anytime.

That's What Happens When It's Spring!

When is it spring?" a child wonders. "Come, I'll show you," Mommy answers. Out in the flower bed tiny green knobs are peeping out of the ground. "That will be a tulip and this a crocus!" Mommy says. That's what happens when it's spring! The signs, sounds, colors, and special feelings of spring come alive as they are experienced through the eyes of a youngster.

Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring

As days stretch longer, animals creep out from their warm dens, and green begins to grow again, everyone knows―spring is on its way!Join a boy and his dog as they explore nature and take a stroll through the countryside, greeting all the signs of the coming season. In a series of conversations with everything from the melting brook to chirping birds, they say goodbye to winter and welcome the lushness of spring.

The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady

This beautifully packaged facsimile of Edith Holden’s original diary is filled with a naturalist’s masterful paintings and delightful observations chronicling the English countryside throughout 1906. As one of the few true records of the time in print, the handwritten thoughts and paintings contained in The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady transport readers to a more refined, romantic, and simpler time. Capitalizing on the current Downton Abbey–inspired appetite for Edwardian-era ephemera, fashions, and society, this reproduction brings readers back to a time in which propriety, civility, and an appreciation for the natural world reigned. This souvenir of a bygone era serves not only as a calming touchstone, but a reminder that as long as we choose to see it, we are still surrounded by beauty and grace. Presented to retain the charm and beauty of the original volume filled with Holden’s hand-drawn illustrations of the English countryside’s flora and fauna through the changing seasons of the year, as well as handwritten notes, observations, and quotations, The Country Diary of an Edwardian Lady makes a lovely addition to any home’s library or side table.

Benny's Animals and How He Put Them in Order

Two boys, with the help of a professor at the museum, learn to divide their animal pictures into the proper groups.

The Tune is in the Tree

Annie Jo was a little girl like any other little girl. She was just about as big, too, as any other little girl her age. She had pigtails and for best occasions a plaid silk dress. Her father was an aviator (so the birds had a special feeling for him), and when he was delayed one day, and her mother went to hunt for him, and Mrs. Bunch, the sitter, sprained her ankle, the birds took charge of Annie Jo.Miss Ruby, the hummingbird, who understood magic, made her two and a half inches high. She learned to fly and visited the Robins, the Warblers, and the Thrushes. The perfidious Mrs. Cowbird was causing trouble as usual, laying her eggs in other birds' nests. (Mrs. Cowbird is a notable villainness.) And Annie Jo lost her plaid silk dress in a very curious way. But she got another one in time for Mrs. Oriole's ball, which occurred on the day Annie Jo returned to her normal size and home.

Springtime with Geraldine Woolkins (The Geraldine Woolkins Series)

Geraldine Woolkins has at last become a middle mouse, but navigating the waters of middle-mouse life isn’t easy. Her younger brother irritates her, her sparrow friend Penelope neglects her, and an elder mouse friend is becoming forgetful, making the entire Woolkins family anxious.

Everything is changing. And when Geraldine discovers that the best treasures of spring—fragrant spring flowers, a pond created by spring rainstorms—will one day disappear, she is heartbroken. Does nothing last forever? Does everything good change or fade?

Ten more stories follow the Woolkins mouse family—Papa, Mama, Geraldine, and Button—from April, a time of blossoming, to June, the month of long days.

How plants grow...

A simple introduction to botany.

Wicked Plants: The Weed That Killed Lincoln's Mother and Other Botanical Atrocities

A tree that sheds poison daggers; a glistening red seed that stops the heart; a shrub that causes paralysis; a vine that strangles; and a leaf that triggered a war. In Wicked Plants, Stewart takes on over two hundred of Mother Nature’s most appalling creations. It’s an A to Z of plants that kill, maim, intoxicate, and otherwise offend. You’ll learn which plants to avoid (like exploding shrubs), which plants make themselves exceedingly unwelcome (like the vine that ate the South), and which ones have been killing for centuries (like the weed that killed Abraham Lincoln's mother). Menacing botanical illustrations and splendidly ghastly drawings create a fascinating portrait of the evildoers that may be lurking in your own backyard. Drawing on history, medicine, science, and legend, this compendium of bloodcurdling botany will entertain, alarm, and enlighten even the most intrepid gardeners and nature lovers.

Trees, Leaves, Flowers and Seeds: A Visual Encyclopedia of the Plant Kingdom (DK Our World in Pictures)

Have you ever wondered which plants eat insects? Or how cacti store water? How about which flowers look like bees? Or where is the tallest tree in the world? If you find yourself seeking the answers to these quirky questions and so many more, then Trees, Leaves, Flowers & Seeds may be the book for you! Explore the incredible world of plants, from the smallest seeds to the tallest trees, whilst you discover all about the weirdest, smelliest and deadliest flowers on our planet, with this engaging encyclopedia for children aged 9-12. 

Flower Fairies of the Spring

First published in the 1920s, Cicely Mary Barker’s original Flower Fairies books have been loved for generations. Like the pre-Raphaelite painters whom she so admired, Barker believed in re-creating the beauty of nature in art and drawing from life. Her Flower Fairies watercolors have a unique combination of naturalism and fantasy that no imitators have matched. Now newly rejacketed in the style of bestseller Fairyopolis, this new edition makes a perfect gift for a new generation of Flower Fairy fans. The book features poems and full-color illustrations of over 20 flowers and their guardian fairies.

Now, look at some various activities that fit with the various topics below.

Begin first with some history and geography.

HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY SPRING UNIT STUDY IDEAS WEEK 1

You can study a variety of topics from spring migrations to learning what farming is done in the spring

In addition, studying about how ancient civilizations welcomed spring is another topic.

And some more ideas are learn how ancient Egyptians grew gardens with flowers, herbs, and vegetables to celebrate spring and in ancient Greece, the arrival of spring was connected to the beginning of the Olympic Game.

Also, look at more ideas.

  • John Muir Spring Unit Study (and Hands-on Geography Ideas)
  • Free Bird Unit Study and Lapbook And Fun Edible Bird Nests. Learn about the birds’ habitats
  • Learn About Indigenous Animal Geography Fun Activity for Preschool to Elementary
  • Free Toad and Frog Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas
  • Famous and Historic Trees Fun Nature and History Homeschool Unit Study. Learn about famous trees while learning about the place they call home in the world.

NATURE & SCIENCE SPRING UNIT STUDY IDEAS WEEK 2

Then, there are a variety of ways to learn about the nature and science of spring.

  • Middle School Homeschool Science 50 Free Spring Activities
  • American Robin Free Printables, Resources and Crafts
  • California Landmarks With Naturalist John Muir | How To Make A Poppy Craft
  • Rainbow In A Jar Science Experiment
  • STEM for Kids: Egg Drop Project
  • How to Teach Kids About Germination!
  • How to Make a Fun Kids Root Viewer
  • Free Carnivorous Plants Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas
  • Fascinating and Fun Honey Bees Unit Study and Lapbook for Kids
  • Fun DIY Felt Frog Dissection With Frog Insides Labeled Mess Free (Free Printables)
  • 4 Weeks Free Plant Unit Study And Best Hands-On Ideas
  • Homeschool Kindergarten Life Science – Hands-on Fun Nature Tree Study
  • Spring Science Activity for Kids: Chromatography Flowers
  • Coloring Carnations Science Experiment for Kids
  • 8 Peter Rabbit Garden Ideas | How To Make A Preschool Garden Box
  • How to Easily Make Fun Seed Tape With Kids
  • Free Printable Strawberries Lapbook and Fun Homeschool Unit Study Ideas
  • 7 Easy Cloud Crafts For Preschoolers | Types of Clouds Activity

In addition, create a spring weather map. Some places are warm and others are chilly.

Spring begins with a special event called the spring equinox.

4 Weeks Free Spring Unit Study & Best Hands-on Ideas

Experiment with shadows on the spring equinox.

MATH & LANGUAGE ARTS SPRING UNIT STUDY IDEAS WEEK 3

Next, you’ll love the fun math and language art ideas.

And spring is an especially fun time to measure everything from shadows to the height of flowers. It’s a fun way to spend time outdoors learning.

Too, learn about geometry like hexagonal shapes of beehives and triangles of tree branches.

Challenge your kids to make patterns with pieces of nature bits.

Learn about grids through planting a garden.

  • The Tale of Peter Rabbit Printables for a Fun Spring Unit Study and Free Literary Terms Notebooking Pages and story die.
  • Spring File Folder Games (free)
  • Fun Mr Mcgregor’s Vegetable Garden Simple Frugal Math Activity
  • Flower Measurement Activities
  • Easy Spring Activities For Preschoolers Science And Fun Busy Book
  • Free Weather Unit Study for Kids Who Love Hands-on Learning
  • Homemade Rain Gauge

Too, there are many ways to add language arts too. For example, write an acrostic poem using the word spring.

Also brainstorm and write a spring word bank. Then, have your kids use some of the words for a fun spring poem.

For your kids who love to journal, keep a spring journal and be sure to include sketches of all spring writing.

In addition, focus on idioms. For instance, “April showers bring May flowers.”

ARTS & CRAFTS SPRING UNIT STUDY IDEAS WEEK 4

  • Fun Groundhog Facts For Kids and Free Printable Games
  • How to Easily Make a Simple and Fun Kids DIY Flower Press
  • How to Make Easy DIY Bird Feeders With Kids
  • Learn about spring through watercolor art.
  • Create a spring flower crown for your littles.
  • 10 Egg Carton Crafts For 2 Year Olds and Fun Nature Color Match Activity
  • Facts About Wildflowers And a Fun Felt Texas Bluebonnet Craft
  • Fun Kids Activity How to Make Wildflower Seed Bombs
  • How to Make an Easy Jumbo Stick Bird Feeder with Kids
  • Perfect time to learn about the colors of the rainbow. Alphabet Letter R is for Rainbow Craft for Preschool | Fun Rain Mobile
  • Make a spring sensory bin.
  • Are Daisies Wildflowers | How to Make a Wildflower Pounding Towel
  • Hands-On Mixed Media Flower Art Fun Nature Study

MORE SPRING UNIT STUDY RESOURCES

  • 10 More Spring Study Free Resources for Middle and High School Kids
  • Free Wildflowers Unit Study & Lapbook
  • The World of Plants: The Educational Value of a Plant Lapbook
  • Quick Groundhog Day Unit Study and Fun Cupcake Activity for Kids.

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