Spring and Summer Activities Come Rain or Shine: Seasonal Crafts and Games for Children Race handmade boats, build an insect hotel and create wildflower Easter eggs, all while learning about the natural world — whatever the weather. This practical and brightly illustrated book is packed with indoor and outdoor crafts and activities, plus fun facts, to entertain and engage curious children during the spring and summer months. All the activities encourage an exploration of nature, from streams and moss, to butterflies and dandelions. Children will love finding out about the natural world through play and creation whether at home or in the classroom. This wide-ranging book will provide inspiration for parents and teachers working with children aged four and up. Most activities can be enjoyed both individually and in groups. Table of Contents Foreword Spring Gardening in a Box Dyeing with Vegetable Juices Radish Caterpillars Nature Nests Pressed-Flower Easter Eggs Daisy Games and Activities Strawberry Decorations Growing Your Own Cuttings Embroidered Fantasy Tablecloth Dandelion Games and Activities Cardboard-Box House and Flower Shop Spring Flower Bouquets Felt Vegetables Muddy Games and Activities Discovering Moss Mossy Crafts Summer Exploring a Stream Building Boats Insect Hotels Outdoor Summer Games Spiderweb Frames Natural Soap Outdoor Play Kitchen Forest Dens Resources About the Author / Editor The collection is edited by Stefanie Pfister and translated from the German by Anna Cardwell. It draws on the German tradition of nature-based, seasonal activity books for young children, gathering tried activities into a practical companion for families and early-years educators. (A companion volume, Autumn and Winter Activities Come Rain or Shine, completes the year.)