Spring flowers identification guide
Use this guide to help identify flowers in bloom in the early part of the year.

Learning objectives
- Explore nature in the local environment
- Identify and name common spring flowers, as well as their characteristics and habitats
- Develop observational skills
Curriculum links
- Science: Plant identification, seasons, lifecycles, pollination, and biodiversity
- Geography: Exploring local environments and habitats
- Art & Design: Observational drawing and flower-inspired artwork
Key vocabulary
Spring flower guide
Spring brings longer days, warmer weather, and bursts of colour everywhere. Here are some popular spring flowers to look out for in your school grounds or local area.
Top tips
- Use spring flowers as the inspiration for art, poetry or photography
- Press spring flowers found in your school grounds to create a catalogue of herbarium specimens, which can be kept as a library for years to come