Spring Book + Craft + Treat

Spring is here! My kids and I love to get out our spring-themed books, make a few seasonal treats and crafts, and get excited for all the fun that spring can bring! These days it’s been all about easy, no-fuss activities and recipes for us. If you’re looking for a simple way to add some spring fun to your little one’s week, here are some ideas!

For the Craft:

Rainy Day Umbrella

Credit: Maria Magee

This is a fun rainy day craft that can be made many different ways!

What you need:

White paper
Black marker
Crayons or colored pencils
Blue paint
Q tips

To start, draw an umbrella with a pencil and then trace over it with the black marker. If your kids are old enough, they can draw their own!

Kids can color in the umbrella any way they like! If you’re up for it, you could also get some watercolor paints out for this part.

My son added his own wind, clouds, and rain to the picture before painting the raindrops which I thought was perfect!

We had two shades of blue Crayola finger paint for our raindrops but one color is fine! Put a blob on a paper plate and dip the Q-tips. Put rain drop dots all over and voila! A perfect spring scene.

For the Treat:

Worms and Dirt

Credit: Maria Magee

This classic spring treat is always a favorite! One of my kids doesn’t like gummy candy so we left them off. You could probably find a few alternatives to this recipe with the types of cookie and candy you’re using. Whatever your family likes!

What you need:

Gummy worms
Oreos (crushed)
Sliced almonds or peanuts (optional)
Chocolate pudding (homemade or instant!)

In whatever size cups you would like, pour in the chocolate pudding.

Add crushed Oreos and any other toppings you like.

Arrange gummy worms. Enjoy!

For the Book:

Let it Rain by Maryann Cocca-Leffler

This is such a fun book to read with your kids! Follow a family as they experience the wonders of gardening, rainstorms, and baby animals. The rhymes and pictures perfectly describe spring and will be sure to get you all excited for this time of year!

Here are a few more spring-themed books that my family enjoys:

Happy Easter, Little Critter by Mercer Mayer
Worm Weather by Jean Taft
The Berenstain Bears and the Easter Story by Jan and Mike Berenstain
Who’s in the Garden? By Phillis Gershator
Spring in the Forest By Rusty Finch
Little Blue Truck’s Springtime By Alice Schertle
The Story of Easter By Fiona Boon
Ten Little Ladybugs By Melanie Gerth

What are some of your family’s favorite spring books and crafts? Do you have some seasonal treats and snacks that you like to whip up this time of year? I hope you’ll be able to try out some of these ideas and make some sweet, spring memories with your children!