Spring Lesson Plans & Activities

Springtime brings a variety of lesson plans, resources, and activities to our teachers and students

National Library Month (National Library Week April 23-29)

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First Day of Spring 2023: The Spring Equinox

In the Northern Hemisphere, the spring equinox in the Northern Hemisphere (also called the March equinox or vernal equinox across the globe) occurs when the Sun crosses the celestial equator going south to north. It’s…  learn more

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Endangered Animal Species

Students evaluate changes in the numbers of endangered animal species in the U.S. between 1994 and 1996. Assesses students' understanding of the factors that cause extinction and the…  learn more

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25 Spring Writing Prompts for Middle Schoolers

Spring has sprung! Help your middle school students blossom into enthusiastic writers with these 25 spring writing prompts.  learn more

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Free Printable Spring Writing Paper Plus 10 Spring Writing Prompts

Add a little festive flair to your notes and journaling with our free printable spring writing paper! This adorable set includes flowers, the sun, birds, and butterflies! Plus,…  learn more

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CANVA TEMPLATES FOR LIBRARIANS

It’s time to break out the confetti and strike up the band because it’s National Library Week, April 7-13! Let’s give a round of applause to those magical…  learn more

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Wildlife Week: April 1-7

National Wildlife Federation. Join our “wildlife watch” for an exciting look into the ways wildlife behave in their habitats across America. Through live wildlife cams and fun animal…  learn more

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American Association of School Librarians: April School Library Month

School Library Month is the American Association of School Librarians' celebration of school librarians and school libraries. Every April school librarians are encouraged to host activities to help…  learn more

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A Solid CTE Program Means More Options for Kids: Get Our Free Guide

Give students a head start in the job market and help them find their passion along the way! Career and Technical Education (CTE) is about giving students the…  learn more

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47 Beautiful and Inspiring Spring Poems

There’s something truly magical about springtime. Flowers bloom and birds sing as the world wakes from its winter slumber. Poetry captures that invigorating feeling, allowing us to share…  learn more

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SIX MARCH LESSON PLAN IDEAS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Can you believe it’s already March? With the promise of spring in the air, it’s the perfect time to infuse some fresh energy into your classroom. Here are…  learn more

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The Best Eclipse Viewing Spot You Can Drive To (Based On Your Location)

Are you ready to witness one of nature's most awe-inspiring displays? The 2024 solar eclipse is on its way, and the scramble to find the perfect viewing spot…  learn more

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FOUR SOLAR ECLIPSE-THEMED ACTIVITIES

Hopefully, you have marked your calendars for April 8, 2024, when the total solar eclipse will take place. The Great North American Eclipse, as it has been dubbed…  learn more

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Help Teaching: Educators Calendar

Use these calendars to enhance your lessons with a variety of seasonal resources.  learn more

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National Poetry Month April 2024

Launched by the Academy of American Poets in April 1996, National Poetry Month is a special occasion that celebrates poets’ integral role in our culture and that poetry…  learn more

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Build the Change: Lego Group

Embrace the Power of Play in Any Learning Environment Classroom Resources. Inspire students to harness inspiration and their own creative ideas to create real-world solutions. Students can investigate…  learn more

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Help Teaching: Spring Activities

Connect learning to the seasons and holidays with our large collection of seasonal worksheets. Seasonal math worksheets incorporate special images and scenarios to provide students with timely activities…  learn more

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Reading Rockets: National Poetry Month

April is National Poetry Month, 30 days of celebrating the joy, expressiveness, and pure delight of poetry. Learn more about the National Poetry Month, get to know some…  learn more

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PBSKids: Spring Changing Seasons

Join PBS KIDS and explore Spring. Learn about the parts of a plant, seeds, and about how plants grow through media clips, extension activities, articles, and crafts. Share…  learn more

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Kids Discover Online: Free Content

Nonfiction, at its Finest. Enrich your science, social studies, and ELA curriculums with engaging, standards-aligned nonfiction texts, at 3 Reading Levels.  learn more

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Kids Soup Resource Library

PreK & Kindergarten lessons and resources.  With your KidsSoup Resource Library Membership, you'll get one year of access to our online library containing over 70 themes filled with…  learn more

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Google for Education Updates You Need to Know!

Google for Education just announced some AH-mazing updates! In this video, I will give you an overview of everything that has been released and things that are coming…  learn more

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Ted ED: The most important century in human history

Is it possible that this century is the most important one in human history? The 21st century has already proven to be a period of rapid growth. We’re…  learn more

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AN ETHICAL ISLAND: EARLY FINISHERS AND WHAT TO DO…

How to Teach Without a Lecture and other fun. Sometimes students finish their work early. Now what? Here are a few ideas…  learn more

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April: Citizen Science Month

Free Citizen Science Training Modules  Free Training Modules and Badges from the instructional designers at Arizona State University and the citizen science experts at SciStarter! Brush up on…  learn more

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Super Teacher Worksheets: Spring Worksheets

Print spring calendars, reading comprehension stories, word puzzles, and learning center activities. PreK-6th.  learn more

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Cross Curricular Lessons for Spring

Kids Discover Online. Spring is here!  To get your students in the spirit of the new season, here are 5 Cross-Curricular lesson ideas from Units on Bees, Butterflies, and more!  learn more

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When Is the First Day of Spring 2023?

Time and Date. Seasons can be defined in several different ways. The astronomical definition is based on the equinoxes and solstices, and spring begins with the spring equinox or vernal equinox. In the Northern…  learn more

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Teacher Planet: Spring Season

Chances are your students have a strong association with spring. They know it's a time of flowers, changing weather and of course it signals that school will be…  learn more

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April Lesson Plans, Units & Activities

We have organized all of our April bulletin boards, lesson plans, activities, thematic units, and resources.  learn more

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The Teacher's Corner: Spring Activities and Lesson Plans

The Teacher's Corner is based in Castle Rock, a town about 20 miles south of Denver, Colorado. It was started in 1996 as a hobby website by my…  learn more

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LessonPlanet: Spring Break Lesson Plans

Founded by educators for educators, Lesson Planet is passionate about creating and delivering innovative digital tools and quality educational resources to help personalize student learning and inspire great…  learn more

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Education.com: Spring time lesson plans

Teaching is one of the most challenging and complex jobs on the planet. Our digital resources, tools, and learning materials are developed by educational experts to incorporate leading…  learn more

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11 SPRING LESSON PLANS KIDS WILL LOVE

SPRING LESSON PLANS FOR LITERACY Spring is the perfect time to learn about life cycles, and there are so many different opportunities to talk about them. From frogs…  learn more

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Teacher Vision: Spring Resources

Spring is a time of birth, growth, and development for plants and animals. This is the perfect season to teach your students about the Earth sciences. Use our…  learn more

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Spring Equinox Choice Board for Elementary

Celebrate the season and study the science and traditions behind the spring equinox with the cross-curricular choice board for elementary. Learn the science behind the seasons and share…  learn more