Spring Activities for Kindergarten
There’s something magical about spring in kindergarten… the classroom buzzes with energy, the days get longer (and sunnier!), and your students are growing into independent little learners before your eyes.
Spring is also the start of end-of-the-year excitement, making it the perfect time to keep engagement high with hands-on, skill-building activities!
If you're looking for engaging spring activities for kindergarten and a *bright freebie* to use with your students this spring, read on for ideas for math, literacy, writing, and more!
Crafts With A Spring Twist
Cutting, pasting, and learning, too,
Spring shapes & sounds,
There’s so much to do!
This set of 12 simple crafts (4 math, 4 phonics, 4 writing) is where creativity and essential kindergarten skills come together for hands-on fun. Each craft is designed for little hands, with large pieces, dotted cutting lines, and minimal prep—just what every kindergarten classroom needs this spring!
Craft Details:
- 12 crafts (4 math, 4 phonics, and 4 writing) with spring, flowers, and farm themes
- Made for little hands (think large pieces, dotted cutting lines, and minimal prep)
- Teacher-friendly directions with a visual of the completed version
- Low prep, printer-friendly, and no fancy supplies needed
Math & Literacy Details:
- Number line addition & subtraction
- Counting on
- Teen numbers practice
- 3D shapes
- Spelling CVC words
- CVCE words
- Beginning R blends
Why (spring) crafts? Beyond keeping things fun in the classroom, crafts strengthen fine motor skills, improve spatial awareness, and encourage creativity—all while reinforcing core kindergarten skills! Whether you’re looking for a Fun Friday activity, a themed bulletin board, or a meaningful keepsake, these crafts check all the springtime boxes!
80 Grab-and-Go Worksheets for Spring Learning
Teacher Truth: Some days, getting your students to sit still feels like herding baby bunnies. But give them fun, hands-on worksheets? Suddenly, you’ll have a room full of focused, learning kinders!
This set of 80 no-prep worksheets covers everything from CVC words to subtraction! Use them for:
- Morning work
- Small group practice
- Early finishers
- Homework
- Skill checks
With spring, weather, and Earth Day themes, these Grab & Go worksheets keep learning fun while reinforcing essential kindergarten math and literacy skills—just print, and you’re ready to go!
Some of the Kindergarten Skills Covered:
- Numbers to 50 & 100
- Addition & Subtraction
- Rhyming & Syllables
- CVC & CVCe Words
- Digraphs & Blends
- Nouns & Verbs
- Reading Comprehension
Spring Centers: Skill-Focused Fun
“I LOVED the variety of activities in this resource. My students especially love the activities where they get to use the dot paints!” – Julie G.
These are a must-have! I wish I had bought the entire set all at once. The kids know exactly what to do by looking at the visuals! There are so many different activities to pick from. – Jennifer M.
I love these stations. Everything is right there. I print the masters and put them in plastic zip pouches along with what is needed. They are a lifesaver and make my station planning so simple. – Loni S.
As you can see, these Spring Literacy and Math Centers are game-changers for your classroom! The set includes 13 literacy and 13 math centers, all designed with seasonal themes like weather, Earth Day, and spring fun.
Each center comes with “I Can” cards to promote independence—whether your students are working on beginning sounds, counting by 5s, reading comprehension, or 3D shape attributes!
- Change the Sound
- Ten Frame Garden
- Raindrop R-Blends
- 3D Snail Shapes
…plus more!
Bonus Tip: Pair each center with a follow-up worksheet for extra reinforcement!
Spring Writing Prompts: Inspire Your Little Authors
Springtime stories are in full bloom, especially with these spring writing prompts that encourage students to stretch their creativity and sentence structure, vocabulary, and storytelling skills!
A few of the fan-favorite spring prompts include:
- I help the Earth when I…
- When the weather gets warmer, I like to…
- April showers bring…
- My favorite place on Earth…
With differentiated options (tracing, sentence starters, and open-ended prompts!), these writing activities support both emerging and confident writers. They’re great for:
- Writing folders
- Journals
- Everyday practice
Pro Tip: Pair these spring prompts with a mini-lesson, read-aloud, or seasonal discussion before writing to spark ideas!
What Teachers Are Saying: “I love these writing prompts and use them to support independent journaling time in my classroom. They’re perfect for differentiating and allowing each student to build self-efficacy as an author.” – Jessica S.
Freebie Alert: Rainbow Match Math Activity!
Want an easy, low-prep activity to practice teen numbers, counting, and number representation? With a hands-on matching game, recording sheets, and three differentiation options, this FREE Rainbow Match Math Activity is an easy win for your classroom!
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Spring is the season of growth—make the most out of all the fresh energy with spring activities for kindergarten that keep learning fun while you soak up these last few months with your students.
Here’s to a spring full of joy, fresh air, and hands-on learning!
