6 Things to Do Outside in the Spring

It's been Spring for a while now, and if you're somewhere where it's warm enough to be outside and be happy, then here are a couple of games that are great for playing outside in the spring time. Here in Oregon, though, it snowed last night- which is huge, because it did NOT snow all Winter long, so the minute it starts getting warm and sunny (it has been warm and sunny a couple of times) Oregon decides "Oh okay then here, be happy for the flowers it's Spring now LET IT SNOWWW!!!". That's Oregon- all year round. But while we recover from the freeze, you can play these fun games outside... in your warm weather, that we don't have. 

1. Blind tag. This is an awesome game for 2 or more people, but is played best with 3 or more people. It's really quite simple- first, make a large circle (about 15 feet in diameter) out of rocks/sticks/etc. Now, choose one person to be "it", and blindfold that person. The people that are being chased are not allowed to run, though; they must walk, and if it comes to it, speed walk. This game is great for all ages and is also fun for playing on a trampoline; just be extra safe.

2. Outdoor tic tac toe. This one is super simple to make, and you can have fun with it all Spring and all Summer, too. All you need is an old stump in your yard or an old table, some small rocks, some paint/Sharpies, and something to carve with (optional). First, either carve out the tic tac toe squares onto the stump or draw it out with a Sharpie. Now, take those rocks and paint them as little lady bugs and little bumble bees- these will be the X's and the O's. Now you can play tic tac toe forever with that cute little set you just made!

3. Hide and seek in the dark- this has always been my favorite game for the Spring and Summer time. I've played it a lot with my best friends, and one time, my cat scared us so bad when we were hiding that we thought she was a mountain lion. This game is the same thing as regular hide and seek, except you play it outside (when it's dark, of course) and with flashlights. I think you get the gist of it- have fun!

4. Corn race. This game is awesome for all ages because it teaches kids about plants and gardening, and it's just so much fun to care for something. The corn race is when 2 or more people (it's just fun with 3, though) plant corn and see whose corn grows to be the tallest. They have to care for it themselves everyday, and then in the end, they harvest it. It's just a lot of fun to watch it grow and have fun with it, like giving it different fertilizers and decorating the area around it. 

5. Make a secret hideaway. This game is great for not-as-little kids, probably aged 6-10 and that are allowed to wander around the woods around the house together. I used to do this all the time- just find a special little spot in the woods, like a little clearing but with some trees, and make it your hideaway. Put up "keep out" signs, maybe a bench or something (some chairs), and if the trees are strong enough, a tire swing or perhaps a hammock. It's just fun.

6. Paint rocks. This is fun for the younger kids (and maybe a couple of older kids, I dunno) to be artistic and have a little pet rock for the Spring. They can paint the rocks to look like anything- owls, bees, ladybugs, cats, bunnies, or just something abstract. I really want to do this, I just need the right supplies. There's some inspiration in the photo.

I hope you like these ideas, and if you try any of them out, leave a comment telling me what you thought. I hope you have a great Spring :)

xx Savannah