Spring is perhaps the most favorite time of the year for most people. Children are especially pleased with her, because it is at this time that nature awakens, there are many new interesting objects for learning. When we tell children about spring, we sometimes notice that we ourselves don’t know much that is interesting about it. Let's fill in the gaps or just remember the known facts.
Curious about spring
The first interesting fact about spring
Scientists were able to calculate the speed of this season, based on observations of the growth of flowers. It turned out that she was approaching and leaving at a speed of 50 kilometers per day.
The second interesting fact about spring
In spring, a person breathes thirty percent more often than at other times of the year.
Third (well known)
Spring in the southern hemisphere does not begin in March, as we have, but quite the opposite - in September.
The fourth interesting fact about spring
In Switzerland for more than 200 years, the onset of this time of year is officially recognized at the time of the appearance of a leaf on a chestnut tree growing near the government building. Statistics say that most often this season in Geneva begins in March, but in 2003, the chestnut tree decided to "open the spring" on New Year's Day - December 29th. However, the most surprising was the year 2006. Then Geneva had to endure two official springs: the first in March, and the second in October, when the tree decided to release the leaf again.
Another interesting fact about spring: it is generally believed that it is during these months that we fall in love more often, but this is not at all the case. It’s just on such warm days that we are more prone to romance from the euphoria reigning in the soul caused by flowering, aromas, sounds of nature's awakening. At the same time, the level of hormones or sexuality remains exactly at the same level as the rest of the year.
Spring folk signs
People have long noted many signs of the onset of spring. Even if a hurricane rages outside the window, by some signs it becomes clear that the present warmth is just around the corner.
So, if starlings have arrived, then spring will come soon. If cranes have already appeared, then the ice on the rivers will soon disappear. However, at the same time, when long icicles hang from the eaves, the spring will be lingering and cold. If the birds return from wintering in large and numerous flocks, the hot season will come quickly. At the same time, when in March you can see a woodpecker, the heat will come late.
Modern signs
Nowadays, new signs of the onset of spring have appeared. Some of them are quite serious, there are many comic, but at the same time very true, signs.
For example, if a decorative turtle came out of hibernation, there will be no more cold weather.
Prices for winter clothes fell by two times - spring will come soon. I especially want to go on vacation - a purely spring sign. Well, for some reason, it is at this time of year that women rush to lose weight.
Signs about spring
In addition to signs of approaching heat, there are many signs by which to judge the duration of the season or the yield of the year, the aridity of summer, etc.
For example, it is believed that cold March speaks of future high yields from the fields. Or if in the beginning of spring lightning sparkles, but there is no sound, the summer should be expected to be dry. Birch gives a lot of juice - to the rainy summer. Birds or wasps make nests on the sunny side - the season will be cold. Tits cling to human habitation - to a cool spring. Swallow flies below normal - it will rain. If spring ice in a river sinks, but does not float, then little bread will be deformed. The same is true for a large number of mice in spring.
There are a lot of different signs about the arrival of spring or the further course of the year. But if we are talking specifically about children's observation of nature, it will be much more interesting if you together create your own diary or the calendar will accept the onset of spring or all seasons. Even if this activity does not take the child for a long time, the time spent together will still be invaluable.