15+ Easy Spring Crafts for Kids

Hooray! Spring is on its way! This is a terrific time for some bright and cheerful arts and crafts for kids. Spring flowers, types of weather, rainbows, insects, and animals are popular themes during this time of year. The spring crafts featured in this round-up were created by moms and teachers from all over the internet. If you see a craft in this post that you'd like to try, click on its link and head to its original website for material lists, directions, photos, etc. There are lots of spring craft ideas in this post, so let's dive right in!

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The spring crafts in this list can be used to enrich a variety of learning objectives in the classroom. The majority of the materials needed for these crafts can be purchased inexpensively at a dollar store or obtained from upcycling items found around the house.

Spring Flowers

• Use tissue paper and cardboard tubes to create this cherry tree full of blossoms by Go Places with Kids.
• Use craft paper and watercolor paints to make these origami flowers by Fluxing Well.
• Learn about impressionism while painting these water lilies by A Little Pinch of Perfect.
• Use cardboard tubes and paint to stamp these spring flowers by Taming Little Monsters.
• Find some rocks and make these cheerfully painted rocks by Sustain My Craft Habit.
• Use popsicle sticks and felt flowers to make these spring flowers wreaths by Ruffles and Rainboots.
• Use twigs and pompoms to make these spring blossoms by LilTigers.
• Use felt and craft foam to make this spring flower busy bag by Kelly's Classroom Online.

Weather and Rainbows

• Use construction paper and paper plates to make these cheerful rainbows by Little Ladoo.
• Use watercolors and pastels to make this rainy day painting by Projects with Kids.
• Use cotton balls and watercolors to paint these rainclouds by A Little Pinch of Perfect.
• Use puffy paints to paint the different types of clouds by STEAMsational.
• Use confetti to make this rainbow collage by Rainy Day Mum.
• Use watercolor markers and a spray bottle to make these rainy day rainbows by Rhythms of Play.

Insects and Animals

• Use yellow and black construction paper to weave these bumblebees by Frugal Mom Eh!
• Use coffee filters and watercolor paints to make these butterflies by Honey and Lime.
• Use toilet paper tubes and colored paper to make these butterflies by Only Passionate Curiosity.
• Use egg cartons to make these spring bugs by Fun with Mama.
• Use paper plates to make these baby bunnies and chicks by Box of Ideas.
• Use small jars and modeling clay to make these spring terrariums by Creating Creatives.

Did you enjoy these spring craft ideas? If so, check out these other blog posts for more spring-themed activities:

• STEM: 20+ Spring STEM Experiments and Activities
• Craft + STEM: How to Make Seed Paper Hearts
• Book: Love Grows Love by Lauren Grabois Fischer
• STEM: Learning About Dandelion Life Cycles
• Factoids: Fun Facts About Dandelions
• Factoids: Fun Facts About Bees

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