Signs of Spring
Birds return north in spring after spending winter in warmer climates; this is called this.
What is MIGRATION?
Mother's Day in the U.S is celebrated on the ___ Sunday in May.
What is SECOND?
This long-running game show hosted by Bob Barker invited contestants to “come on down!”
What is THE PRICE IS RIGHT?
Another word for shovel; commonly used to dig and plant flowers
April showers bring these
What are MAY FLOWERS?
This insect transforms from a caterpillar and is commonly seen in spring gardens.
What is a BUTTERFLY?
This U.S. holiday honoring fallen soldiers is observed on the last Monday in May.
What is MEMORIAL DAY?
This 1960s TV show featured a family living on a farm called Hooterville.
What is GREEN ACRES?
This vegetable, often planted in spring, is known for its red color and grows underground.
What is a RADISH?
This famous line from Star Wars has transformed into a witty calendar date acknowledgment.
This spring change is when animals begin to have babies after winter.
What is MATING SEASON?
The birthstone for May is this green gem.
What is an EMERALD?
This TV show featured a group of castaways stranded on an island for years.
What is GILLIGAN'S ISLAND?
This term refers to removing weeds from a garden to help plants grow better.
What is WEEDING?
A phrase to offer friendly encouragement to a competitor before you face them
What is MAY THE BEST MAN/WOMAN WIN?
This seasonal condition causes trees and flowers to release tiny grains that can make some people sneeze.
What is POLLEN/ALLERGIES?
This famous horse race, known as “The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports,” takes place in May.
What is the KENTUCKY DERBY?
This singer was known as the “Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll” and sang “Proud Mary.”
Who is TINA TURNER?
Bees help flowers grow by transferring pollen; this process is called this.
What is POLLINATION?
This short-lived insect is commonly seen near water in May and is known for living only a very brief adult life.
What is a MAYFLY?
A good spring sign is when you start seeing these on sidewalks after rain.
What are EARTHWORMS?
This flower is commonly associated with May and is often given to mothers on Mother’s Day.
What is a CARNATION?
This Elvis Presley song shares its name with a Hawaiian phrase meaning “hello” and “goodbye.”
What is ALOHA OE?
This is the green substance plants use to make their food using sunlight.
What is CHLOROPHYL?
This word means wild chaos, confusion, or a situation where everything seems out of control.
What is MAYHEM?