Make some fun Spring Crafts with the Kids this year. It’s a great way to teach kids about the change of seasons and get them ready to celebrate Easter. Help them transform their hand prints into creatures such as beautiful colorful butterflies or fish. It’s a great way to engage their imagination and tear them away from the TV screen. In fact they will have so much fun with the plethora of ideas available that they will probably have their own input of what they want to turn their hand prints into. They also make for fun cards for occasions such as Mother’s and Father’s Day.
Make this “Happy Spring” handprint art which is perfect for preschoolers, toddlers, or even older kids who enjoy getting creative. It’s a keepsake-worthy project that can be gifted to family or used as a seasonal decoration!
Supplies
- White cardstock or canvas (sturdy paper works best)
- Washable paint (spring colors like pink, purple, green, and yellow)
- Paintbrushes or sponges
- Paper plate (for holding the paint)
- Markers (for extra details or writing “Happy Spring!”)
- Baby wipes or a damp cloth (for easy cleanup)
Instructions
Lay down newspaper or a plastic tablecloth to protect surfaces. Have baby wipes handy for quick cleanup. Pour some washable paint onto a paper plate. Use a brush or sponge to coat your child’s hand with paint. You can mix colors for a fun effect! Press the painted hand firmly onto the paper. Use a marker and write “Happy Spring!” at the top.
Try this adorable B is for Butterfly craft with your little one which is perfect for teaching kids about the letter “B” while having a blast with paint and sparkles!
Supplies
- White cardstock or canvas (for a sturdy background)
- Washable paint (bright colors like pink, purple, yellow, or blue)
- Paintbrushes or sponges (for easy application)
- Googly eyes (for a cute butterfly face)
- Green construction paper (for the caterpillar body)
- Glue or glue stick
- Gem stickers, sequins, or glitter (for decorating the wings)
- Markers or crayons (for extra details)
Instructions
Set up your crafting area with paper, paints, and all decorations. Protect surfaces with newspaper or a plastic sheet. Help your child paint one hand with a bright color.
Press their hand twice onto the paper, with the thumbs facing inward to create butterfly wings. Let the paint dry completely before adding decorations. Cut out three or four small green circles from construction paper. Glue them together in a line to form the butterfly’s caterpillar-like body. Stick a googly eye on the head and draw a cute smile! Add antennae using small pieces of paper or pipe cleaners. Use gem stickers, sequins, or glitter to make the wings shiny and fun! Add “B is for Butterfly” to reinforce learning.
Using simple supplies, kids can turn their handprints into a cute baby chick.
Supplies
- White cardstock or construction paper (for the background)
- Yellow washable paint (for the chick’s body)
- Paintbrushes or sponges (for even coverage)
- Orange construction paper (for the beak and feet)
- Googly eyes (for a fun expression)
- Glue or glue stick
- Scissors (for cutting out the beak and feet)
- Markers or crayons (for extra decorations)
Instructions
Cover your workspace with newspaper or a tablecloth to keep things mess-free. Gather all your supplies before starting. Paint your child’s palm and fingers yellow. Press the painted hand onto the paper with fingers spread out—this will be the chick’s body and feathers! Once dry add the folliwing :
Googly Eyes – Glue on two googly eyes to give your chick some personality.
Beak – Cut a small triangle from orange construction paper and glue it onto the face.
Feet – Cut out two small orange feet and glue them under the chick’s body.
Add small baby chicks around the big chick using thumbprints painted yellow. Draw tiny beaks and eyes to complete them! Use markers to add details like grass, a sun, or eggs for a full springtime theme.
