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Learning spring-themed words can be a wonderful way to expand young children\u2019s vocabulary while helping them connect with the world around them.<\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Spring Words with Simple Definitions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Basic Spring Words<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Weather Words<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Clothing Words<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Food and Treat Words<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring <\/strong>Plants and Nature<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Animals and Insects<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring Holidays and Events<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Descriptive Spring Words<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other Spring Words<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A-Z Spring Word List<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring is a season full of exciting changes\u2014flowers bloom, animals wake up, and the weather becomes warmer (and often rainier!). By learning words related to spring, children can practice describing what they see, hear, and feel, improving their language, vocabulary, and observation skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Words with Simple Definitions<\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some of the words on this list may be unfamiliar to children. Here are some basic definitions to help them learn what they mean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Awakening<\/strong> \u2013 The act of waking up or becoming more active.
Blossoming<\/strong> \u2013 When flowers start to open up and bloom.
Downpour<\/strong> \u2013 A lot of rain falling very quickly.
Equinox<\/strong> \u2013 The time in spring when day and night are the same length.
Fertile<\/strong> \u2013 Rich and full of nutrients, making it good for plants to grow.
Fiddlehead<\/strong> \u2013 A curled-up baby fern before it opens.
Germination<\/strong> \u2013 The process of a seed starting to grow into a plant.
Migration<\/strong> \u2013 When birds or animals move from one place to another for a season.
Morel Mushrooms<\/strong> \u2013 A special type of mushroom that grows in the wild during spring.
Pollination<\/strong> \u2013 When pollen moves from one flower to another to help make seeds.
Regrowth<\/strong> \u2013 When plants or trees grow back after being cut.
Rejuvenation<\/strong> \u2013 When something becomes fresh and full of life again.
Sapling<\/strong> \u2013 A young, small tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We\u2019ve put together simple word lists to make learning spring words easy and fun. They\u2019re sorted into groups so you can teach them in a way that makes the most sense for you and your child. You can use these lists for reading practice, spelling games, or fun spring-themed activities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/hero-cta-component>\n\n\n\n

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bee<\/td>bird<\/td>bunny<\/td>butterfly<\/td><\/tr>
chick<\/td>chirp<\/td>clover<\/td>flower<\/td><\/tr>
garden<\/td>grass<\/td>grow<\/td>ladybug<\/td><\/tr>
leaf<\/td>mud<\/td>nest<\/td>pastel<\/td><\/tr>
rain<\/td>rainbow<\/td>spring<\/td>sunshine<\/td><\/tr>
tree<\/td>warm<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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breeze<\/td>cloudy<\/td>cool<\/td>dew<\/td><\/tr>
downpour<\/td>drizzle<\/td>drops<\/td>foggy<\/td><\/tr>
lightning<\/td>mild<\/td>misty<\/td>puddle<\/td><\/tr>
raindrop<\/td>showers<\/td>soggy<\/td>soaked<\/td><\/tr>
stormy<\/td>thaw<\/td>thunder<\/td>warm<\/td><\/tr>
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hoodie<\/td>jacket<\/td>poncho<\/td>rain boots<\/td><\/tr>
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If you’re looking for fun, hands-on crafts to help your preschooler learn these spring words, try this umbrella craft<\/strong><\/a>, carrot craft<\/strong><\/a>, or an S is for Strawberry<\/strong> craft<\/strong><\/a>. See our full list of 20 fun spring crafts here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Foods and Treat Words<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
artichoke<\/td>asparagus<\/td>carrot cake<\/td>carrots<\/td><\/tr>
chard<\/td>deviled eggs<\/td>fennel<\/td>fruit salad<\/td><\/tr>
green onions<\/td>kale<\/td>leeks<\/td>lemon tart<\/td><\/tr>
lettuce<\/td>morel mushrooms<\/td>peas<\/td>potatoes<\/td><\/tr>
radish<\/td>rhubarb<\/td>spinach<\/td>strawberries<\/td><\/tr>
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Spring Plants and Nature Words<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
bloom<\/td>blossom<\/td>bud<\/td>bulb<\/td><\/tr>
crocus<\/td>daffodil<\/td>daisy<\/td>dandelion<\/td><\/tr>
earth<\/td>lawn<\/td>magnolia<\/td>mushroom<\/td><\/tr>
pansy<\/td>plow<\/td>pollen<\/td>rosebud<\/td><\/tr>
sapling<\/td>seedling<\/td>sprout<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Spring Activity Words<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
baseball<\/td>biking<\/td>birdwatching<\/td>catch<\/td><\/tr>
cleaning<\/td>coloring<\/td>crafting<\/td>digging<\/td><\/tr>
egg-hunting<\/td>gardening<\/td>hiking<\/td>jumping<\/td><\/tr>
painting<\/td>picnicking<\/td>planting<\/td>playing<\/td><\/tr>
running<\/td>sliding<\/td>splashing<\/td>swinging<\/td><\/tr>
travel<\/td>walking<\/td>watering<\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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ant<\/td>beetle<\/td>bunny<\/td>butterfly<\/td><\/tr>
calf<\/td>caterpillar<\/td>duck<\/td>fawn<\/td><\/tr>
goose<\/td>gosling<\/td>hatchling<\/td>lamb<\/td><\/tr>
owl<\/td>robin<\/td>snail<\/td>squirrel<\/td><\/tr>
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We have even more fun hands-on crafts to help your preschooler learn these spring words, you can find a duck craft here<\/a><\/strong>, a lamb craft here<\/a><\/strong>, and an G is for Goose<\/a><\/strong> craft here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Spring Holidays and Events<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
April Fool\u2019s Day<\/td>Arbor Day<\/td>Cinco de Mayo<\/td>Easter<\/td><\/tr>
Earth Day<\/td>Good Friday<\/td>Graduation<\/td>International Women\u2019s Day<\/td><\/tr>
May Day<\/td>Mother\u2019s Day<\/td>Passover<\/td>Spring Equinox<\/td><\/tr>
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awakening<\/td>blossoming<\/td>budding<\/td>cheerful<\/td><\/tr>
colorful<\/td>dewy<\/td>earthy<\/td>fertile<\/td><\/tr>
floral<\/td>fragrant<\/td>fresh<\/td>gentle<\/td><\/tr>
invigorating<\/td>joyful<\/td>lively<\/td>lush<\/td><\/tr>
new<\/td>peaceful<\/td>pollinated<\/td>rainy<\/td><\/tr>
refreshing<\/td>rejuvenating<\/td>renewing<\/td>revived<\/td><\/tr>
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April<\/td>equinox<\/td>freshness<\/td>reawakening<\/td><\/tr>
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These free printable spring word lists can be used for various activities such as spelling practice<\/strong>, vocabulary exercises<\/strong>, and creative writing prompts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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April<\/td>April showers<\/td>arbor<\/td>Arbor Day<\/td>awakening<\/td><\/tr>
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babies<\/td>balmy<\/td>baseball<\/td>bask<\/td>bicycle<\/td><\/tr>
biking<\/td>bloom<\/td>blossom<\/td>blue skies<\/td>bluebells<\/td><\/tr>
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Looking for more helpful resources? Our A-Z Printable Word Lists<\/strong><\/a> are great for building vocabulary, while our A-Z Coloring Pages<\/strong><\/a> add a fun, creative touch to letter recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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calf<\/td>caterpillar<\/td>Cherry blossom<\/td>chick<\/td>chirp<\/td><\/tr>
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daffodil<\/td>daisy<\/td>dew<\/td>dewdrop<\/td>drench<\/td><\/tr>
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fawn<\/td>fertile<\/td>fiddlehead<\/td>fields<\/td>finch<\/td><\/tr>
floral<\/td>flourish<\/td>flower<\/td>foliage<\/td>fresh<\/td><\/tr>
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Spring is the perfect time for laughter and creativity! Kids will love our spring jokes and riddles<\/a><\/strong>, which bring plenty of giggles while encouraging playful thinking. If you’re looking for something more poetic, our spring poems for kids<\/a><\/strong> capture the beauty of blooming flowers, chirping birds, and warm, sunny days. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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garden<\/td>gentle<\/td>germination<\/td>glorious<\/td>goose<\/td><\/tr>
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hatch<\/td>hike<\/td>hyacinth<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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jacket<\/td>joy<\/td>jubilant<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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lamb<\/td>ladybug<\/td>leaf<\/td>leaves<\/td>lemonade<\/td><\/tr>
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magnolia<\/td>March<\/td>May<\/td>meadow<\/td>migration<\/td><\/tr>
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nest<\/td>new<\/td>nurture<\/td><\/td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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