Yesterday marked the first day of spring.

Now most people might shake their head at this because, well, it’s still wintery in many places, but the earth is indeed tilting closer toward the sun and soon enough we will have spring weather to thoroughly enjoy.

Whether your kids enjoy singing and skipping around May poles, Easter egg hunts, Passover Seders, or Mother’s Day, there are traditions and stories to be passed along to your kids – and reading can play a major role.

Have your kids help read Bubbe’s recipe for kugel or Nana’s recipe for deviled eggs. Read a “Peter Rabbit” classic with them before your go out into the garden. Tell them a story about your tradition and help them write a book about it.

Need more spring reading activities? No problem! Use our free spring activity guide for some fresh ideas.

Remember, spring is the season of growth, so be sure your kid doesn’t miss out of their reading growth spurt this spring!

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Rainbows. Shamrocks. Green Eggs and Ham.

Ahh, memories of St. Patrick’s Day as a child. My mom used to make me green eggs (scrambled) and ham for breakfast. We’d read the classic Dr. Seuss tale together.

In the backyard, I’d look for lucky four-leaf clovers and search the sky for rainbows, in hopes of chasing down a pot of gold.

Our neighbor would even create a treasure hunt for the kids, usually involving chocolate coins as a reward for deciphering poetic clues.

From writing limericks to learning Irish songs (Molly Malone, anybody? ), our St. Patrick’s Day celebrations were packed with activities – and almost all of them involved reading.

Anybody have plans for a reading-filled holiday this weekend?

Need more ideas? Try some ideas from our free spring activity guide.

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Bugs, flowers and puddles.

They’re definitely signs of spring, but they’re also a great way to get a child more engaged in reading.

Use our free activity guide for ideas on how to make spring a time of growth for your reluctant reader.

Have other ideas? Post them in the comments section to share with others.

And don’t forget to download our March activity calendars for ages birth to 5 years (in English and Spanish) as well as 6 to 15 years (in English and Spanish) for more seasonal fun.