Spring Classroom Activities are the perfect way to combine hands-on learning with the excitement of the changing season. By incorporating gardening and cooking projects into your lessons, you can engage students while teaching procedural writing, sequencing, and important science concepts. From growing pizza toppings to making fresh guacamole, these activities will leave students excited to learn and create!
In this post, you’ll discover simple and exciting spring classroom activities that will bring nature and delicious food into your classroom. 
Let’s get growing!
1. Spring Classroom Gardening: Plant Seeds and Watch Them Grow 
Creating a classroom garden is an easy way to introduce spring classroom activities focused on science and nature. Watching seeds sprout and grow helps students understand plant life cycles and builds responsibility.
Activity Idea:
Plant herbs and vegetables like basil, spinach, or tomatoes, which can later be used in cooking activities.
Steps:
- Plant seeds in pots or a classroom garden bed.
- Water and care for the plants daily.
- Create a seed observation journal to record growth.
Related Resource: How to Plant a Seed Worksheets & Digital Slideshow teaches students how to write step-by-step instructions for planting and caring for seeds.
Extension Idea: Create a seed growth journal where students can record observations, track progress, and write reflections on their plants’ development.
2. Grow Pizza Toppings & Host a Spring Classroom Pizza Party 
Turn your classroom garden into a spring classroom cooking activity by growing fresh pizza toppings. Once the basil and tomatoes are ready, celebrate with a pizza-making party!
Activity Idea:
Harvest fresh herbs and vegetables to make personal mini pizzas.
Related Resource: Use How to Make a Pizza to practice sequencing and procedural writing while creating a tasty treat!
3. Plant Avocado Seeds & Make Fresh Guacamole 
Sprouting an avocado seed is a rewarding long-term project. While waiting for it to grow, engage students with a fun spring classroom cooking activity—making fresh guacamole!
Activity Idea:
- Sprout an avocado seed in water.
- Once it sprouts, plant it in soil and observe the growth.
- Make guacamole as a class using simple ingredients.
Related Resource: How to Make Guacamole introduces steps for making guacamole while practicing procedural writing.
4. Make Pesto or Tomato Sauce for a Spring Pasta Party 
Your classroom-grown basil and tomatoes are perfect for making fresh pesto or tomato sauce. This spring classroom cooking activity will take students through the full farm-to-table process.
Activity Idea:
- Use harvested basil to make pesto or fresh tomatoes for sauce.
- Cook pasta and let students enjoy their hard work!
- Reflect on the experience with a writing activity
Related Resource: Check out How to Make Spaghetti for a step-by-step guide to making pasta sauce and learning sequencing skills.
Why Spring Classroom Activities Matter
Incorporating gardening and cooking into your classroom teaches more than just science and writing. These activities build:
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Real-world connections to math, health, and sustainability
- Fine motor skills and practical life skills
Plus, hands-on experiences like these create lasting memories for your students.
Bring Spring into Your Classroom Today!
Ready to combine gardening, cooking, and writing for an unforgettable spring classroom experience? These activities and resources will help you get started.
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