20 Fun and Easy Spring Crafts for Kids
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Jump into spring with creative art projects that bring the season to life—think blooming flowers, playful animals, and sometimes rainy skies!
As Spring brings warmer weather, blooming flowers, and more wildlife, it’s a great opportunity to engage kids in hands-on crafts that celebrate nature and the season while reinforcing early learning skills.
Pick from a variety of activities, including fun spring-themed crafts that incorporate alphabet practice, growing fine motor skills, and more. You’ll even find crafts dedicated to spring holidays, like Easter, Earth Day, and Mother’s Day. Plus, each idea offers a great way to enjoy spring’s rainy days while cozy indoors.
Spring Craft Activities
Our spring craft ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners utilize household supplies and don’t require a big time commitment. While each craft is designed for young children to enjoy, it’s best to provide adult supervision while they work.
Spring Animal Crafts
1. Coffee Filter Butterfly Spring Craft
Supplies
- White coffee filters
- Small rubber band
- Pipe cleaners
- Spray bottle with water
- Washable markers
Instructions
1. Prepare the Workspace
- Lay down paper towels or cover the surface to protect it from marker stains and water.
2. Color the Coffee Filters
- Flatten a coffee filter on the protected surface.
- Use washable markers to draw various patterns and designs on the filter. Encourage creativity with colors and shapes.
3. Spray with Water
- Lightly spray the colored coffee filter with water using the spray bottle. The water will cause the marker colors to blend, creating a tie-dye effect.
4. Dry the Filters
- Allow the wet coffee filter to dry completely. This can be done by air drying or placing it in a sunny spot to speed up the process.
5. Form the Butterfly
- Once dry, pinch the center of the coffee filter and gather it together to create wings.
- Wrap a pipe cleaner around the center, twisting it to secure the filter. The ends of the pipe cleaner will serve as the butterfly’s antennae.
6. Shape the Antennae
- Curl the ends of the pipe cleaner to form the antennae.
More Butterfly Fun!
Print out our free butterfly coloring pages to keep the fun going.
2. B is For Butterfly Spring Craft
Supplies
- White card stock paper
- Colored construction paper
- Scissors
- Black marker
- Glue
Instructions
1. Observe Nature for Inspiration
- Look at pictures of butterflies or observe real ones outside.
- Notice their wing shapes and colors to use as inspiration for the craft.
2. Prepare the Letter B
- Draw or cut out an uppercase or lowercase letter B on paper.
- Alternatively, print out a letter B template to use as a base.
3. Create the Butterfly Wings
- Use construction paper to cut out butterfly wings.
- Layer different colors and sizes of paper to make the wings unique.
4. Attach the Wings
- Position and glue the wings behind the letter B to create the butterfly shape.
5. Add the Antennae
- Use a black marker to draw curved antennae at the top of the butterfly.
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3. Caterpillar Spring Craft
Supplies
- Red and green construction paper
- Scissors
- Black marker
- Googly eyes
- Glue
Instructions
1. Cut the Paper Strips
- Trim construction paper or card stock into long 2-inch-wide strips.
- You will need about 8 to 10 strips for the caterpillar’s body.
2. Create the First Link
- Take one strip and curve it into a circle, overlapping the ends.
- Use glue or tape to secure the ends together.
3. Add More Links
- Take the next strip and loop it through the first circle before gluing or taping the ends together.
- Repeat this process with the remaining strips, continuing until you have 8 to 10 links forming a chain.
4. Make the Caterpillar’s Face
- Choose either the first or last link to be the caterpillar’s head.
- Use markers, stickers, or googly eyes to add a fun face.
- For a more colorful look, use a different-colored strip for the head.
Get Creative!
Kids can practice the shape and sound of the letter C with these letter C crafts and activities.
4. Duck Spring Craft
Supplies
- Yellow and orange construction paper
- White card stock
- Scissors
- Yellow marker
- Googly eyes
- Blue paint
- Paint brush
- Glue
Instructions
1. Draw the Duck Shape
- On yellow construction paper, draw a simple outline of a duck.
2. Cut Out the Duck and Wing
- Carefully cut out the duck shape using scissors.
- Cut a small separate piece from the same yellow paper to form the wing.
3. Add the Duck’s Features
- Use an orange marker to draw the beak.
- Attach a large googly eye, or draw an eye with a black marker.
4. Assemble the Craft
- Glue the wing onto the duck’s body to give it a more realistic look.
- Attach the duck to a white piece of paper to create a background.
5. Create the Water
- Use blue paint, markers, or crayons to draw waves around the duck to make it look like it’s floating in water.
Get Quaking!
Keep the duck theme going with these free printable duck coloring pages.
5. Q is for Quack Spring Craft
Supplies
- Yellow and orange construction paper
- White card stock
- Scissors
- Googly eyes
- Glue
Instructions
1. Cut Out the Letter Q
- Trace the shape of an uppercase letter Q onto a piece of yellow construction paper.
- Cut it out carefully to form the duck’s body.
2. Create the Duck’s Features
- Cut a small yellow tail from construction paper.
- Cut three small orange triangles—two for the feet and one for the beak.
3. Assemble the Duck
- Work with your child to position the tail, feet, and beak onto the letter Q.
- Glue all the pieces down securely.
4. Add the Eyes
- Glue a googly eye near the top of the letter Q to complete the duck’s face.
5. Practice the Letter Q Sound
- Have fun making quacking sounds together to reinforce the letter Q sound.
Get More Q Practice
Help children learn the shape and sound of the letter Q with our other letter Q crafts!
6. Bird and Nest Spring Craft
Supplies
- Yellow, brown, and orange construction paper
- White card stock
- Scissors
- Googly eyes
- Glue
Instructions
1. Create the Nest Base
- Cut a medium-sized semi-circle from brown construction paper to form the nest.
2. Add Texture to the Nest
- Cut or tear skinny strips of brown construction paper, paper bags, or packing paper.
- Glue the strips onto the semi-circle to create a textured nest.
3. Choose and Cut Out the Bird Shape
- Have your child select a colored piece of paper for their bird.
- Draw the bird shape (a teardrop with a curve at the end and a triangle for the tail) on the paper.
- Cut out the bird shape.
4. Assemble the Craft
- Glue the nest and bird onto a piece of paper to create the scene.
5. Add the Bird’s Features
- Cut a small orange triangle for the beak and glue it onto the bird.
- Attach a googly eye, or draw one with a marker, to complete the bird’s face.
Hey Bird Lovers!
Get more ducks, plus owls, eagles, flamingos, and more with our free bird coloring pages.
7. Lamb Spring Craft
Supplies
- Paper
- Markers
- Cotton balls
- Liquid glue
- Googly eyes
Instructions
1. Draw the Sheep Outline
- Use a marker to draw the outline of a sheep on a piece of paper.
- Include a fluffy body, an oval head with two ears, four rectangular legs, and a small tail.
2. Add the Cotton Ball Fur
- Have your child glue cotton balls onto the sheep’s body to create fluffy fur.
- Encourage them to cover the entire body for a full, woolly look.
3. Attach the Eyes
- Glue googly eyes onto the sheep’s head to give it a friendly expression.
4. Draw the Face Details
- Use a marker to draw a small nose and mouth to complete the sheep’s face.
8. R is for Rabbit Spring Craft
Supplies
- Pink, white, and black construction paper
- Cotton ball
- Letter R outline
- Scissors
- Glue
- Googly eyes
Instructions
1. Create the Letter R Base
- Draw or print out an uppercase letter R on white paper and cut it out.
2. Make the Rabbit Ears
- Cut two long ear shapes from white construction paper (slightly wider and longer).
- Cut two smaller ear shapes from pink construction paper and glue them on top of the white ears.
- Attach the ears to the top of the letter R with glue.
3. Add the Fluffy Tail
- Glue a cotton ball to the lower back side of the R to create a rabbit tail.
4. Create the Rabbit’s Feet
- Cut two semi-circle shapes from pink construction paper for the feet.
- Glue them to the bottom of the letter R.
5. Add the Face and Whiskers
- Glue on googly eyes near the top of the R.
- Create whiskers using black construction paper, string, pipe cleaners, or a marker, and attach them below the eyes.
More Bunnies Are Waiting!
Give your child even more adorable rabbits to enjoy with these free printable rabbit coloring pages.
Spring Weather and Nature Crafts
9. Carrot Painting Spring Craft
Supplies
- Card stock paper
- Baby carrots
- Orange and green paint
- Paper plate
- Paint brush
Instructions
1. Prepare the Carrots
- Cut baby carrots in half to create a flat stamping surface. Trim one end into a point.
- Pat them dry with a towel to ensure a crisp stamp edge.
2. Set Up the Paint
- Add a small amount of orange and green paint onto a paper plate.
- Use acrylic craft paint for the best results.
3. Stamp the Carrots
- Dip the flat side of a carrot half into the orange paint and stamp it onto the paper.
- Alternatively, use a paintbrush to apply the orange paint to the carrot before stamping.
4. Create a Pattern
- Repeat the stamping process to make a fun carrot pattern on the paper.
5. Add Green Leaves
- Use a paintbrush to paint green leaves on top of each carrot stamp.
10. Cotton Ball Cloud Spring Craft
Supplies
- Blue construction paper
- Scissors
- Glue
- Cotton Balls
Instructions
1. Cut Out the Cloud Shapes
- Cut simple cloud shapes from blue or white construction paper.
2. Prepare the Cotton for Texture
- Help your child pull apart cotton balls to create soft, fluffy pieces.
3. Glue the Cotton onto the Clouds
- Spread glue over the paper clouds and press the fluffy cotton pieces onto them.
- For larger clouds, use whole cotton balls and glue them down for extra dimension.
11. Flower Spring Craft
Supplies
- Paper
- Pom poms
- Liquid glue
- Marker
Instructions
1. Draw the Stems and Leaves
- Use a marker or crayon to draw several flower stems with leaves on a white sheet of paper.
2. Gather the Pom Poms
- Set out small pom poms in a variety of colors for your child to choose from.
3. Arrange the Flowers
- Have your child place the pom poms on top of each stem to create colorful flowers.
- Encourage them to experiment with different color patterns and flower shapes.
4. Glue the Pom Poms Down
- Once your child is happy with their flower designs, help them glue each pom pom in place.
You Bet We’ve Got More Flowers!
Form roses and tulips to sunflowers and daisies, we’ve got pages and pages of flower coloring pages to explore.
12. R is for Rain Spring Craft
Supplies
- White and light blue aper
- Blue paint or marker
- Scissors
- Letter R outline
- Glue
Instructions
1. Cut Out the Letter R
- Cut an uppercase letter R from blue construction paper.
2. Create the Clouds
- Have your child cut cloud shapes from white construction paper.
3. Glue the Clouds
- Glue the cloud shapes onto the top portion of the letter R.
4. Add Raindrops
- Use blue paint (or marker) to create raindrop shapes falling from the clouds.
13. U is for Umbrella Spring Craft
Supplies
- White, blue, and orange paper
- Blue marker or crayon
- Scissors
- Letter U outline
- Glue
- Popsicle stick
Instructions
1. Cut Out the Letter U
- Draw or print the outline of a letter U on paper and cut it out.
2. Attach the Letter U to a Background
- Glue the letter U onto a piece of colored paper that reminds you of a rainy day, such as shades of blue or gray.
3. Create the Umbrella
- Cut an umbrella shape from construction paper by making a semi-circle with wavy edges on one side.
- Glue the umbrella shape onto the paper above the letter U.
4. Add the Umbrella Handle
- Glue a popsicle stick underneath the umbrella to form the handle.
5. Draw Raindrops
- Use a blue crayon or marker to draw raindrops around the umbrella.
14. Rainbow In a Cup Spring Craft
Supplies
- Five clear cups
- Warm water
- Sugar
- Food coloring
Instructions
1. Fill the Cups with Sugar
- Line up the five clear cups. Using increasing increments, fill the first cup with two tablespoons of sugar and then increase by one tablespoon for each of the following five cups.
- The last cup should have six tablespoons of sugar.
2. Add the Water
- Fill your five cups with ¼ cup of warm water each.
3. Add the Colors of the Rainbow
- Drop different colors of rainbow food coloring into each cup.
- Stir each cup until the color is blended and the sugar is dissolved.
4. Layer the Colors
- Begin with the heaviest cup (the one with the most sugar). Pour it gently into a larger clear cup.
- Take the next heaviest mixture and let it gently cascade over the back of a spoon into the cup so the layers don’t break apart.
- Keep going until you’ve used all your cups of colored sugar water.
15. Rainbow in Motion Spring Craft
Supplies
- Shallow, neutral-colored plate
- Food coloring
- Milk
- Liquid dish soap
- Cotton swabs
Instructions
1. Pour Milk on the Plate
- Pour enough milk onto the plate to just cover the bottom. This will be the canvas for your moving rainbow.
2. Add Food Coloring
- Ask your child to pick out food coloring that matches the colors in the rainbow. Gently add a few drops onto the milk. Space them out for a better effect.
3. Add the Dish Soap
- Dip a cotton swab into the dish soap. You only need a small amount.
- Gently touch the soapy cotton swab to the surface of the milk and hold it there. Watch as the colors of the rainbow magically begin to move!
16. Tulip Garden Spring Craft
Supplies
- Various colors of construction paper
- Black marker
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
1. Create the Tulip Flower Heads
- Cut a U shape from construction paper to form the tulip.
- Cut small triangles along the top edge to create the tulip petals.
- Make some tulips larger and some smaller for variety.
2. Cut the Stems
- Trim long green strips from construction paper to create the stems.
3. Assemble the Tulip Garden
- Have your child arrange and glue the tulip heads onto the stems.
- Attach the completed tulips onto a larger sheet of paper to form a garden.
4. Practice the Letter T
- Depending on your child’s skill level, have them write uppercase and/or lowercase Ts onto the tulips.
- Alternatively, write the letter Ts yourself and ask your child to identify them.
17. Silly Seed Spring Craft
Supplies
- Soil
- Old pantyhose or tights
- Small rubber bands
- Glass jars
- Googly eyes, felt, pom poms
- Liquid glue
- Grass seed
Instructions
1. Prep Seeds and Soil
- Grab a jar and place tights over it with the closed end inside it.
- Add the seeds inside the tights, then add the soil. The soil should be moist, but not dripping wet.
2. Tie it Up
- Remove the tights with the seeds and soil inside from the glass jar and tie a knot at the top. Make sure the knot is secure and tight around the soil and seeds.
3. Add Facial Features with Rubber Bands
- Tie the rubber bands around the tights to create ears, a nose, and more to form your silly seed animal’s facial features.
4. Decorate
- Using a small dot of Elmer’s glue, add googly eyes, felt, and/or pom poms to decorate your silly seed animals.
- You can also use felt pieces to accent the ears to make a cat or a happy face
4. Watch it Grow
- Place it back in the glass jar or a smaller container. Put your seed animal in a warm, sunny spot and spray it with water.
- The grass should sprout in about seven days.
Spring Holiday Crafts
18. Bunny Basket Craft
Supplies
- Egg carton
- Paint
- Paint brushes
- Yarn
- Fork
- Scissors
- Liquid glue
- Pipe cleaners
- Photograph
Instructions
1. Cut the Egg Carton
- Using scissors, carefully cut out one section of an egg carton. This will become the mini basket that holds the bunny.
2. Paint the Basket
- Paint the outside of the egg carton section. Let it dry completely before moving on.
3. Add the Pipe Cleaner Handle
- Take a pipe cleaner and poke each end into the sides of the egg carton.
- Bend and secure it inside to create a sturdy basket handle.
4. Make the Yarn Pom Pom Bunny
- Wrap yarn around the prongs of a fork about 40 times.
- Tie a separate piece of yarn around the middle of the loops, securing tightly.
5. Cut the Pom Pom
- Cut the loops on both sides to create a fluffy pom pom.
- Trim the edges to shape the pom pom evenly.
6. Assemble the Bunny
- Use a second smaller pom pom for the bunny’s head and glue it on top of the larger pom pom body.
- Bend two small pieces of pipe cleaner into bunny ears and glue them on top.
- Glue a small picture of your child’s face to the top, smaller pom pom.
6. Place the Bunny in the Basket
- Carefully place or glue the bunny inside the painted egg carton basket. Allow to dry completely.
19. Earth Day Spring Craft
Supplies
- Paper plate
- Green and blue paint
- Earth print out
- Resealable plastic bag
Instructions
1. Prepare the Earth Shape
- Print and cut out an image of the Earth, or draw it freehand.
- Glue or tape the Earth cutout onto the center of a paper plate.
2. Add the Paint
- Squirt small dollops of blue paint on the sections representing water (oceans).
- Squirt small dollops of green paint on the sections representing land (continents).
3. Seal the Earth in a Plastic Bag
- Carefully place the paint-covered paper plate Earth into a large plastic bag.
- Seal the bag tightly to prevent leaks and mess.
4. Spread the Paint
- Have your child press and spread the paint with their fingers through the plastic bag.
- Encourage them to blend the colors to fill in the ocean and land areas.
5. Remove and Let It Dry
- Once the paint is evenly spread, carefully remove the Earth from the plastic bag.
- Allow the painted paper plate to dry completely before displaying.
20. Mother’s Day Spring Craft
Supplies
- Yarn
- Cardboard or foamcore
- Toothpicks
- Pom poms
- Liquid glue
- Note for Mom
Instructions
1. Prepare Your Base
- Cut your cardboard or foamcore into a circle to form the bottom of your basket. You can make the circle whatever size you’d like, but a good starting point is about 4 inches in diameter.
2. Create the Frame
- Glue the toothpicks or straws standing up around the edge of the circle base. They should be evenly spaced. Allow the glue to dry completely.
3. Weave the Basket
- Start weaving the yarn around the toothpicks or straws. Begin at the base, near where they connect to the cardboard, and work your way up.
- You can weave in and out of the toothpicks or straws, wrapping the yarn around each one as you go.
4. Finish the Weaving
- Once you’ve reached the top of your toothpicks or straws, you can tie off the yarn with a secure knot.
- If you have excess yarn, you can weave it back down through the basket for extra decoration or trim it close to the knot.
4. Decorate & Fill Your Basket
- Glue pom poms onto your basket to decorate it. You can create patterns, spell out “Mom” or simply dot them around for a festive look.
- Fill the basket with a note for Mom or Grandma or with small candies for them to enjoy.
Note: Excluding the ABCmouse YouTube videos, the ideas and pictures for this post were provided by Smitha Katti from smilingcolors.com
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