Trees transforming from green leaves to an explosion of color to bare branches and back again is one of the most concrete symbols of the change of the seasons. Celebrate the seasons and do a basic nature exploration with this series of story times.
The Seasonal Tree Storytime series started with the Fall Storytime, then the Winter Storytime. You can hop in at any time. The idea is just a one season a month, celebrating the season you are in.
Now we are moving into Spring. Below are story time read aloud and song recommendations for a Spring Tree Storytime. I also have some additional ideas linked at the end.
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Spring Tree Read Aloud Picture Books
Every Day BirdsÂ
Written by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
Cut Paper Illustrations by Dylan Metrano
If you are looking for a simple guide to common birds for kids this is completely perfect. With a brief descriptive poem and paper cut illustrations, this book walks you through twenty North American birds. The poetic language moves the book along and makes this nonfiction an excellent read aloud choice.
Goodbye Winter, Hello Spring
by Kenard Pak
This book beautifully captures the change in seasons. The words read like a conversation between children and nature as the season gradually shifts around them. What I love most about this whole series however is that the illustrations perfectly capture the world filling with color and energy as the seasons shift.
Story Time Songs about Seasons
- The Rain Comes Down Song –Â This is one of my favorites for Spring time. Find Lyrics here.
- The Four Seasons Song on Jbrary
Spring Tree Storytime Extensions
Want more? If you have time, head outside for a Spring tree exploration. I love doing this four times a year with the same tree to help kids visualize the change of the seasons in concrete, observable way.
- Loose Parts Nest Building from My Storytime Corner
- Take a deeper look at the type of tree you have nearby. For example, I love JUST ONE OAK by Maria Gianferrari for a closer introduction to Oak trees and how the impact all of the animals around them.Â
- Nest and Baby Bird Craft from Buggy and Buddy
- Birds and Nests Sensory Bin from Rubber Boots and Elf Shoes
- How to Make a Hummingbird Feeder from Growing Up Gabel
- Bird Nest Math Activities – Counting, Addition and Subtraction from Rainy Day Mum
Tree Storytime Series
Summer – coming June 2026
