After winter, trees wake up to stretch their limbs and leaves. Pay close attention in late winter and early spring to see the beginnings of buds. Soon bright leaves and blossoms will take over. These spring tree facts show what to watch for while exploring outdoors. Spring Tree Facts Spring Tree Activities I hope that…
Welcome springtime with interesting and fun spring facts! Children encounter the magic of spring from March through June in the Northern Hemisphere. Help children connect to the wonder of sunnier days, warmer weather, blossoms, and busy animals. The experiences of springtime in childhood can last a lifetime. Still too cold or snowy to venture outside?…
Explore the thirty best rain books for early childhood. Parents and educators can share these books with early elementary students, preschoolers, toddlers, and babies. I happily recommend these rain books for your nature or weather book collection. Or skip purchasing and look for them at your local library. How do you explain rain to preschoolers?…
A list of favorite rainbow books was a natural next step after reviewing springtime and weather books for kids. Rainbows are an incredible way to inspire outdoor exploration, spark interest in STEM concepts, or teach about social-emotional concepts. Let these rainbow books guide those lessons. How do you teach a rainbow to preschoolers? Rainbows happen…
After a long winter of our favorite snow children’s books, we are ready for sunnier books. These 30 spring books for preschoolers are perfect for early learners from toddlers to early elementary. Babies will love the springtime board book on this list too! What can toddlers learn about spring? Developmentally-appropriate spring ideas for toddlers are…
Inspired by the flower children’s book list, I am sharing forty flower facts for kids. Flower facts are a great way to spark conversations and inspire learning this spring. I hope you find the perfect flower trivia for your lesson plans, gardening time, or nature play. History of Flowers Some of the most exciting flower…
These thirty flower books for preschoolers, toddlers, and babies are must-haves for a nature bookshelf. Or worth checking out at the local library. Looking for more springtime stories? Explore our favorite spring books for kids. To extend learning about flowers, try one of these hands-on plant activities or explore our fun flower facts. Or to…
The butterfly’s beauty and unique life cycle make this creature a perfect way to introduce the insect world. This list of 25 butterfly books for preschoolers and toddlers will teach early learners includes butterfly facts, stories, and even environmental activism. Parents and educators can use books to introduce children to butterflies, teach the butterfly life…
Hello, caregiver of a budding botanist! If you’re looking for hands-on learning about plants, I share 40 of my favorites in this blog post. Each of these activities is open-ended and meant for older toddlers and preschoolers. Want to add a literacy component? Explore these 30 flower books for kids. And if you’re here for…