Spring Activities for Older Children

You can't enjoy the season of spring without engaging in the wonders of nature. Take advantage of the beautiful spring weather to host a neighborhood scavanger hunt, or plant a vegetable or herb garden with your child. If you have flowers growing in your neighborhood or yard, preserve a few by pressing them.

Tweens aren't too old to enjoy receiving an Easter basket. But go easy on the candy. There are plenty of other fun things you can put in your older child's basket.

Tweens are almost always in the mood for a fun project or two, so why not find a few projects centered around the subject of nature? The Cutest Nature Book Ever!, published by American Girl Books, offers a variety of spring activities including crafts, projects, and ideas for tweens interested in spending more time outdoors. It also doubles as a journal -- what fun!

Earth Day is also a celebration of spring, and all that nature offers. Don't pass on this annual event. It's a wonderful opportunity to teach your child about environmental responsibility, stewardship of the earth and everything on it. Plus, it can make for a wonderful bonding experience.