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Find ideas for fun family learning during the spring months with this collection of links to great activities from around the Web.

• Create Your Own Nature Journal
  Ideas and printable pages for a nature journal project from National Wildlife Federation
• Springtime Nature Observation
  Make an observation circle for backyard nature learning from The Outdoor Sports Web.
• Explore the Backyard Jungle
  Kids share pictures of their backyard discoveries and more at this learning web site from Corporation for Public Broadcasting.
• Birds' Nest Materials
  Wondertime's idea for putting out nest-building materials for the birds in your yard.
• Weird Things to Do with Eggs
  Get ideas for easy, cool things to do with your child from Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen.
• Make Clouds in a Jar
  Another interesting science demonstration for home from Bizarre Stuff You Can Make in Your Kitchen
• Elementary Plant Science
  These plant-themed lesson plans are easily adapted at home, from A to Z Teacher Stuff Network.
• Learn the Science of Baseball
  As youth baseball season kicks off, your child can apply what he learns from The Exploratorium.
• Learn about the Butterflies in Your Part of the World
  Comprehensive resource for planning to attract butterflies to your yard and how to identify butterflies, from The Butterfly Site
• Earth Day Activities
  Find ideas for family action for the environment from the What Works Ideas from Parents Forum at FamilyEducation.com.
• The Wonderful World of Trees
  Find experiments and games that teach tree facts, from Domtar.
• Learn about Caring for Rabbits
  Just in case grandpa gives in to your kids begging for a real rabbit! from Rabbit.org
• Learn about the Woods
  Creative nature activities from FamilyFun magazine
• Make Rain in a Bag
  Here's an easy demonstration from the Backyard Science Activities for Kids series at FamilyEducation.com.
• Learn all about Easter Eggs
  Learn the history of Easter eggs and Easter egg coloring, plus recipes for hard-boiled eggs from About Home Cooking.

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• Ideas for Spring Family Fun
• Ideas for Spring Break with Kids
• Spring Learning Activities for Families
• Spring Crafts for Kids and Families
• Kids Parties for Spring