Spring Activities and Resources to Promote Literacy
Regardless of where kids are on their reading journey, there are countless ways to boost their literacy this spring. Here are some easy ideas for kids to try at home or for teachers to incorporate into the classroom.
Free Printables
The free printables linked here will make a great packet for kids to work on at home over spring break—or anytime!
Color-Your-Own Spring Bookmarks
Kids will love to color and decorate these spring-themed bookmarks to make reading even more fun!
Spring Scavenger Hunt
Have kids practice reading and writing while completing this fun Spring Scavenger Hunt. They’ll get some fresh air too!
Spring Book List
Encourage kids to borrow books from the library and have a big pile to choose from. See this Spring Book List for book ideas.
Winter-Spring Venn Diagram
What are the similarities and differences between winter and spring? Have kids complete this Winter-Spring Venn Diagram to reflect on these seasons.
Spring Bucket List
Print out this Spring Bucket List, and have kids cross off these fun, literacy-themed activities as they do them this season.
Spring Alphabetizing Activity
Can your students alphabetize these spring-themed words?
Build Your Own Bugs Book
Did you know flies taste with their feet? This activity includes a bunch of fun facts about bugs, which kids can use to create their very own Bug Book.
Word Butterfly
How many words can you make from the letters in "butterfly"? Have kids complete this Butterfly Word Activity to find out.
Spring Word Games
Can you find all the words in this spring-themed word search? Print it off and have the kids find out! Then, use the words to complete this fun fill-in-the-blank worksheet that's sure to boost vocabulary.
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Splat-o-Nym Vocabulary App
Learning new words has never been so much fun! Download the Splat-o-Nym vocabulary app for the iPad, which keeps kids entertained while boosting their vocabulary. Kids can try a free version of this game or purchase to get the full experience. Note that this app is only available for iPads, not smartphones or other devices.
15 Ways to Boost Literacy This Spring
This blog describes 15 easy ways to boost literacy during spring. It describes the various activities and links to all corresponding free printables. Kids can do these activities at home, and teachers can also implement them in the classroom.
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