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Spring has sprung and we've got some great suggestions to help you and your preschooler make the most of longer days and warmer weather.


ENJOY A LITTLE WIND POWER!

Wonder Pets! Paper Bag Kite
Paint your kite red (for Tuck), blue (for Linny) or green (for Ming Ming) and you're ready to fly like the Wonder Pets!

Get step-by-step instructions here

Kai Lan's Ladybug Paper Bag Kite
A large brown recycled grocery bag and some tempera paint are the basic materials used to make this homemade kite.

Get started on your Kai-lan ladybug kite

Nick Jr. Paper Airplane Collection Nick Jr. Paper Airplane Collection
Warmer weather means your preschooler can enjoy flying their paper airplane collection outside. Choose from designs featuring Diego, Wonder Pets and The Backyardigans. (Fringe benefit? One less thing to pick up inside.)

Print & play with the Nick Jr. airplane collection

Nick Jr. Paper Pinwheels
Your preschoolers can use wind power to get these pinwheels in motion. Choose from designs featuring Max & Ruby, Diego, Dora, and Kai-lan.

Nick Jr. pinwheels are here!


TAKE A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy No-Sew Garden Apron
Kids can get down and dirty with this no-sew garden apron. It features three pockets to hold seeds and gardening tools, and you and your kid can make it in an afternoon. Best of all, there's no sewing required--we promise.

Wubbzy's No-Sew Garden Apron instructions are here

Foofa's Flower Journal
Don't just smell the flowers, draw them too! Enjoy the activities and garden riddles inside this playful printable journal featuring Foofa from Yo Gabba Gabba.

Print your Foofa's Flower Journal here

Nick Jr. Backyard Birding Journal
Look at the birdie! Help your little one discover the wonder of birds, all within in the comfort of your backyard (or local park).

Print our Backyard Birding Journal here

Yo Gabba Gabba! Backyard Bingo
Take a family nature walk with Yo Gabba Gabba! Play Bingo in your own backyard, a local park or on a walk around the neighborhood.

Print & play Yo Gabba Gabba! Backyard Bingo

Partner Pick - ParentsConnect Local
Discover family-friendly nature programs in your city or town. Visit ParentsConnect Local to help you get out and about this weekend.

Find public park programs in your neighborhood on ParentsConnect