Spring is more than just sunshine and flowers—it’s a chance to reset, reconnect, and spend intentional time with your children. Whether you're changing diapers or watching your teen prep for finals, this season offers rich opportunities for bonding through Easter traditions, gardening projects, and outdoor adventures. Here's a list of age-appropriate ideas to help you make the most of spring.
Baby (0–12 months)
Easter Activities
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Read a board book about the Easter story or baby Jesus.
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Gently roll pastel-colored plastic eggs around for tummy time sensory play.
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Take baby to a sunrise church service in a stroller or carrier.
Spring Gardening
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Set up a baby-safe blanket in the garden while you prep the soil.
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Let baby explore soft flowers or leaves under close supervision.
Outdoor Activities
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Go for a walk in a carrier and narrate what you see: birds, flowers, sunshine.
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Lay outside on a blanket and watch the clouds together.
Toddler (1–3 years)
Easter Activities
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Do a simple egg hunt with plastic eggs filled with snacks or small toys.
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Use finger paint to make a cross craft or "resurrection rolls" with marshmallows inside.
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Say a short prayer together thanking God for new life.
Spring Gardening
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Let them scoop dirt into small pots or garden beds.
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Plant fast-growing seeds like beans or sunflowers and track growth daily.
Outdoor Activities
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Blow bubbles and chase them around the yard.
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Take a walk to look for signs of spring: bugs, blossoms, birds.
Preschool (3–5 years)
Easter Activities
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Act out the Easter story using stuffed animals or dolls.
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Dye Easter eggs with natural ingredients (e.g., beets, turmeric).
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Attend a church children’s program or sing Easter-themed songs.
Spring Gardening
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Give them their own gardening gloves and tools.
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Create a “preschool plot” with easy vegetables like carrots or radishes.
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Paint plant markers together for the garden.
Outdoor Activities
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Build a bug hotel from sticks and leaves.
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Set up a backyard scavenger hunt with spring-themed items.
Elementary (6–10 years)
Easter Activities
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Read the crucifixion and resurrection story from a children’s Bible.
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Build a “Resurrection Garden” with soil, rocks, and a small cross.
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Help with organizing or leading a family egg hunt.
Spring Gardening
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Teach basic weeding, watering, and composting.
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Assign a weekly garden chore to build responsibility.
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Start a simple herb garden together.
Outdoor Activities
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Fly a kite at a local park.
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Create an obstacle course in the yard or driveway.
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Go bird watching and try to identify them with an app or guide.
Middle School (11–13 years)
Easter Activities
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Attend a church Good Friday or Easter service and discuss it afterward.
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Watch a family-friendly film on the life of Christ.
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Write letters or make care packages for neighbors or church members.
Spring Gardening
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Learn about composting or build a DIY worm bin.
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Help them plant something they can cook with later (like basil or peppers).
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Start a time-lapse photo project of plant growth.
Outdoor Activities
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Plan and complete a trail hike together.
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Build a bird feeder or nesting box from scratch.
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Try geocaching in your local area.
High School (14–18 years)
Easter Activities
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Invite them to help lead an Easter devotional for the family.
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Volunteer together at an Easter event or service project.
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Reflect together on what resurrection means for their current life season.
Spring Gardening
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Build raised garden beds or help plan the layout of a full garden.
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Experiment with composting or hydroponics.
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Grow vegetables or flowers they can gift to someone.
Outdoor Activities
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Go for a sunrise run or walk together.
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Plan a day trip to hike, kayak, or explore.
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Set up lawn games like spikeball, cornhole, or frisbee golf.
College (18+ years)
Easter Activities
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Send them an encouraging text or card with Scripture and a memory from childhood Easters.
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Invite them to attend church or a family brunch if they’re home.
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Discuss deeper theological questions they may have about the resurrection.
Spring Gardening
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Help them plant herbs or succulents for their dorm or apartment.
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Send a gardening kit as a gift with a note reminding them of home.
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Share gardening tips via video call and check in on their progress.
Outdoor Activities
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Go on a father-child camping trip or spring hike over a weekend.
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Revisit a favorite outdoor place from their childhood.
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Just sit on the porch, drink coffee, and talk about life.
Final Thoughts
The changing season is an open invitation for change and connection. Spring provides a natural rhythm for growth—not just in the soil, but in your relationship with your children.
Whether you're planting seeds, exploring nature, or reflecting on the resurrection, these small moments can shape your family legacy.
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