Spring Jokes/Riddles
I fall, but I don’t get hurt. I pour, but I’m not a jug. I help plants grow, but I’m not the sun. What am I?
Rain!!
The class was excited about a spring hiking trip, but it's forecasted to rain all week. Everyone is disappointed.
The class can plan a "virtual hike" using videos and interactive maps to explore nature online. They could also move the trip to a nearby museum or plan a mini science fair indoors using nature-themed experiments.
type of flower, grows, yellow with a brown center, tall, stem, leaves, petals, and seeds
bowl
a dish and a sport
Modify (modifies, modified, modifying)
I am going to modify my room over Spring Break by putting it in a different spot.
What do you call a flower that roars?
Dande-LION
The school garden club planted flowers and vegetables, but some plants are starting to wilt. Students forgot to water them over spring break.
They could create a schedule with assigned watering and care duties. They might also install a simple drip irrigation system using recycled water bottles to keep the plants watered automatically when students are away.
type of bird, blue, black, and white, feathers, beaks, wings, can find them around here, also a sports team
blue jays
ring
ring a bell
wear a ring
Combine (combined, combines, combining)
I am combining different colors to make tie-dye shirts.
I'm a bow but I can't be tied, In some fairytales, people could take me for a ride, or find a pot of gold at the end. I'm beautiful and have many colors, I'm not a crayon. What am I?
Rainbow!
Maya loves playing soccer, but every spring, her allergies act up. Her eyes get itchy, and she starts sneezing constantly, which makes it hard to enjoy the game.
Maya can visit a doctor to find out if allergy medication would help. She can also start wearing sunglasses to protect her eyes from pollen and try to play during times when pollen levels are lower, like after it rains or in the late afternoon.
What does it mean when someone has "Spring fever"
A feeling of restlessness and excitement because spring is coming and the weather is getting warmer.
Play
verb (play outside), noun (watch the play)
Examine (examines, examined, examining)
After I ran my bike into the mailbox, I examined it to make sure there wasn't too much damage.
What goes up when the rain comes down?
Umbrella!
A bird built a nest on top of a light fixture near the gym entrance. Students are worried the nest could get knocked down, but they don’t want to disturb the birds.
The class can research what kind of birds they are and whether it’s legal to move the nest. Then they could contact a local wildlife expert or animal shelter for advice. Meanwhile, they can post signs to warn others to be careful near the nest.
What does "spring cleaning" mean?
To thoroughly clean a place, especially in the spring time
kind
different kinds of something
kind as in nice
Generate (generates, generated, generating)
I generated a list of all of the things I'd like to clean over spring break.
A cub, a bunny, and a goose are taking a walk. One of them sneezes. It’s not the animal that hops, and it’s not the animal that flies. Which animal sneezed?
The cub!
Tyler’s family signed him up for spring track, but when he tries on his gear from last year, everything’s too small—and new stuff is expensive.
Tyler’s family could check for local donation drives, school swap events, or gently-used gear at thrift stores. His coach might also have extra equipment or know of school programs that help.
What does it mean when someone states that they are "no spring chicken"
They're old
spring
season, jump forward, coil
Determine (determines, determined, determining)
I determined that watching T.V. is my favorite activity.