Spring Movement Cards

Are you looking for a fun way to get your kids or students moving and burning off some energy? Then you will love these Spring Movement Cards. Free printables and worksheets like these cards make getting active at home or in the classroom easy.

If you're a parent, teacher, or homeschooler looking for a simple way to help kids move more, keep reading.

You’ll be amazed at how much your kids enjoy acting out the animal and springtime movements with these cards. They’ll be giggling, moving, and entertained!

Why You’ll Love Spring Movement Cards

They help burn off extra energy indoors.
Perfect for rainy day “I’m bored!” moments.
Great for quick, no-prep movement breaks in classrooms.
Younger siblings can join in too, thanks to the picture cues!

Just print them once, cut them out, and you’ll have an easy, go-to activity whenever you need it!

A colorful chart of Spring Movement Cards for kids, each featuring an animal and a fun movement action to imitate.

Fun Ways to Use Your Spring Movement Cards

One thing I love most about these movement cards is how you can use them in so many ways.

Brain Breaks: Keep a stack nearby and pull a card when kids need a break from schoolwork or chores.
Movement Games: Lay the cards face-down and have each child pick a card. Everyone does the action together.
Exercise: If you have kids who need to move, these cards are a quick way to add exercise.
Morning Warm-Ups: Start the day by picking a couple cards and using them to get everyone loose.
Circle Time: Teachers, these are a great way for kids to get out some energy before sitting still.

Kids can even use these cards outdoors when the weather is nice, which make them perfect for using in the backyard or at recess.

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What’s Included in the Free Spring Movement Cards?

When you download these Spring Movement Cards, here’s what you get:

8 colorful pages (PDF format)
32 unique cards (4 per page) with spring-themed illustrations
Easy, step-by-step movement prompts on each card

All of the movements are inspired by spring animals, weather, and plants.

The cards feature animals and things kids love, like frogs, bunnies, ladybugs, flowers, snails, birds, and even mushrooms.

Each card has a creative instruction written in a kid-friendly way, plus a picture that little ones can use even if they’re not reading yet.

Spring Movement Cards for kids featuring charming animal and flower illustrations, each with fun movement prompts to inspire active play this spring.

How to Expand the Fun Beyond the Cards

Once you’ve cut out and started using your Spring Movement Cards, you’ll want to find new ways to mix things up. Here’s some fun ideas:

Make a movement course: Set up different “stations” in a playroom or backyard. Put a few cards at each station and have kids move from card to card, following the prompts at each one.

Create your own cards: Have your kids come up with their own spring movements and draw pictures.

Add music: Play some fun, upbeat music in the background. See if kids can do each movement in rhythm or freeze when the music stops.

Combine cards: Kids draw two cards and try to do both movements at the same time (“Can you hop and flap your arms like a bunny bird?”).

Supplies Needed for Spring Movement Cards

I’m all about keeping things simple! All you need is a printer (color is optional), scissors, and thick paper or cardstock for durability.

HP OfficeJet Pro 8135e Wireless All-in-One Color Inkjet Printer, Print,Brother HL-L2460DW Wireless Compact Monochrome Laser Printer with Duplex, Mobile Printworks White Cardstock, Standard, 67 lb. Vellum, 92 Bright, 250 Hammermill Printer Paper, Premium Inkjet & Laser Paper 24 Lb,

Spring Printables

Spring printables are a fun and easy way to celebrate the season with your kids! From colorful crafts to educational activities, these free printables are perfect for keeping little hands busy as the weather warms up. Here are some fun ones to try:

Six Spring Movement Cards featuring animal-themed activities, a pair of scissors, and the text just print, cut & play on top.

What Skills Do Kids Practice with Spring Movement Cards?

I really like activities that sneak in learning while kids are having fun. Here’s what kids will practice with these:

Gross Motor Skills - All the hopping, crawling, balancing, and twisting is great for building big muscles and coordination.
Imaginative Play - Kids get to pretend to be all kinds of animals and things from nature. This helps with creativity.
Following Directions - Younger kids can practice listening and understanding instructions when you read the cards to them.
Taking Turns and Sharing - If you use the cards with more than one child, it’s great practice for waiting their turn and cheering for each other.
Burns Off Energy - These cards are an easy way to get everyone up and moving when you’re stuck inside.

If you’re looking for a way to help your kids move more and have a little silly fun (without a ton of prep!), I really recommend trying these printable Spring Movement Cards. I’ve found they work with all ages, and the fact that you can just print and go is a huge bonus for busy days.