Celebrate Spring with Our Free “Spring Wildflowers” April Nature Study Guide!
Spring is a season of renewal, and what better way to celebrate than by exploring the vibrant world of wildflowers? Our free April nature study guide, “Spring Wildflowers,” is the perfect companion for homeschool families looking to identify and appreciate the blooms that bring spring to life.
This guide is packed with engaging activities and practical tips to help your children discover the beauty of wildflowers right in your backyard or local park. With easy-to-follow prompts, you’ll learn to identify common spring blooms, understand their role in the ecosystem, and even dive into creative projects inspired by their natural beauty.
Whether you’re a seasoned homeschooler or just beginning your nature study journey, this resource will help you connect with the wonder of God’s creation. Download your free copy of “Spring Wildflowers” today and make this spring a time of discovery and delight!
Suggested Activities for April Nature Study:
The following prompts are designed to encourage exploration, observation, and creativity while helping kids and teens learn about Spring Wildflowers, even in urban environments.
1. Wildflower Scavenger Hunt in Local Parks: Go on a wildflower scavenger hunt in local parks or green spaces.
2. Spring Wildflower Sketching: Identify and sketch different types of spring wildflowers you find.
3. Wildflower Checklist for Scavenger Hunt: Create a checklist of various wildflowers to spot during your scavenger hunt.
4. Wildflower Photography: Colors and Shapes: Take photographs of the different colors and shapes of wildflowers.
5. Identifying Wildflower Species with Guides: Learn to differentiate between various wildflower species using field guides or online resources.
6. Mapping Wildflower Locations: Document the locations where you find each wildflower species.
7. Traditional Uses of Wildflowers Research: Research the names and traditional uses of the wildflowers you discover.
8. Pressed Flower Collection Creation: Create a pressed flower collection from the wildflowers you’ve collected.
9. Wildflower Guidebook for Your Area: Create a simple guidebook showcasing the wildflowers in your area.
10. Planting Native Wildflowers at Home: Plant native wildflowers in your backyard or in pots on a balcony.
Want More Nature Activities, Crafts, and Scavenger Hunt Ideas?
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Each Nature Guide contains:
- A Monthly Theme
- Corresponding Lessons for Handbook of Nature Study, by Anna Botsford Comstock
- A Recommended Reading List
- Suggested Activities
- Nature Journal Prompts
- Nature Craft Ideas
- Nature Poetry Selections
- Scavenger Hunt (or Photo Snap List for Older Kids & Teens)
- Nature Notebooking Page
- Nature Notes Page
Add These Art Courses to Your Identifying and Appreciating Spring Wildflowers April Nature Study:
For a well-rounded nature study, check out Heather Woodie’s Nature Journaling series from the Masterpiece Society. Purchase the complete set or individual courses. You can also see how Alisha creates a nature journaling page from the nature cards in our Charlotte Mason Morning Time sessions here.
For younger kids who might not be able to do nature journaling yet, why not add in Alisha’s Watercolor Whimsies: Spring Edition course for easy art tutorials with a focus on spring?
Check Out These Videos for Spring Nature Study Inspiration:
Go on a nature walk and find common wildflowers:
Discover how to grow wildflower seeds:
Learn to identify common wildflowers:
Learn how to sketch wildflowers for your nature journal:
Add These Books to Your April Nature Study:
Pick up some of these books from your local library to add to your April nature study, or grab them off Amazon to add to your family library’s permanent collection!
Picture Books
Wildflowers Grow (Little Nature Explorers)
FlowersMiss Lady Bird’s Wildflowers: How a First Lady Changed AmericaThe Flower Alphabet Book (Jerry Pallotta’s Alphabet Books)Sidewalk FlowersThe Wild GardenThe Reason for a Flower: A Book About Flowers, Pollen, and Seeds (Explore!)Flowers Are CallingFlower GardenMy Wildflower: Nature-inspired Affirmations for Little GirlsThe Big Book of Blooms (The Big Book Series)Planting a Rainbow
Elementary
The Secret Garden (HarperClassics)Flower Fairies of the SpringThe Complete Book of the Flower FairiesFlower Fairies of the Garden : Poems and Pictures
Science Books
Seed to Plant (National Geographic Kids Readers, Level 1)What’s Inside A Flower?: And Other Questions About Science & NatureA Little Guide to Wild FlowersParts of a Flower (First Step Nonfiction ― Pollination)Wildflowers, Blooms & Blossoms (Take Along Guides)Flower Finder: A Guide to the Identification of Spring Wild Flowers and Flower Families East of the Rockies and North of the Smokies, Exclusive of Trees and Shrubs (Nature Study Guides)
If you liked this April nature study, check out the rest of our free monthly nature studies here!
And for even MORE wildflower wonder, we have an in-depth homeschool curriculum focusing on wildflowers here!
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