All about spring

Spring
Spring is one of the four seasons.

Months and Seasons
In the UK, the spring months are March, April and May.
With a partner, look at the seasons wheel.
Name the winter months.
If the month is October, what season is it?
If the month is March, how many months are there until summer begins?

What Does Spring Look Like?

Spring Weather
Spring weather can be mixed.
What kinds of weather can we experience in spring?
Some days in spring might be cold, windy or rainy, while some may
be warmer.

Lighter Evenings
How many hours of daylight are there in April?
Which month of spring has the most daylight hours?
You may notice that it stays lighter for longer during the spring months. It may even
be light when you go to bed!

More Signs of Spring
You might notice new life springing up all around you!
snowdrop
bulbs shooting
daffodils
flower buds
blossom
crocuses

More Signs of Spring
chicks
lambs
tadpoles
bluebells
bees
calves
You might notice new life springing up all around you!

How Is Spring Different from Autumn?

How Is Spring Different from Winter?

How Is Spring Different from Summer?

Some Special UK Spring Dates
Will you be celebrating any of these events?

Spring around the World
equator
northern hemisphere
southern hemisphere
Spring falls in different months of the year, depending on where you are in the world.
The UK (United Kingdom) is in the northern hemisphere of the earth. The bottom half is called the southern hemisphere. The two hemispheres are split by an imaginary line called the equator.
Places that are on or near the equator have high temperatures all year round.

Spring around the World

What Did You Find Out about Spring?
Can you order the UK seasons?
Now share two things you have learned about spring with your partner.
summer
winter
autumn
spring
spring
summer
winter