![]() This is another craft that is perfect for older kids since they will need patience to cut and glue all their Q-tip heads to create the lamb’s woolly coat. We especially love spring crafts for kids that are easy to re-create with simple objects like the bows used here. Take this opportunity to teach your students about the perennial flowers hyacinths. Then, have them create their adorable lady bugs, but be sure to use acrylic paint so they can be placed outside without the paint washing away. ![]() ![]() Ladybug stoneįirst, go on a nature walk and have your students select the perfect rock to paint. We also love the idea of teaching about various types of seeds before crafting with them. The end result is sophisticated and will make for the perfect Mother’s Day gift. This is a great project for older students since it will take quite a bit of patience and preparation. Finally, glue on the googly eyes and pipe cleaner antennae. Have them paint their paper plate snails using cotton balls dipped in paint before they cut. This is the perfect craft to work on your students’ cutting skills since they will have to get their swirl shape just right to create the body of their snail. Be sure to also have them create the tinfoil tube to make the sound of rain as realistic as possible! Finally, let their imaginations run wild as they decide how to decorate them. First, have your students mix corn and rice together for the inside of their rainmaker. Cardboard rainmakerĪsk your students’ caregivers to send in a paper towel roll (or two) the week before you plan to do this craft. Next, have them cut slits into the top and string their rainbow’s base. First, have students paint their plates with a sky and some clouds. While we normally would encourage teachers to save money, you will want to invest in some sturdy paper plates for this project. ![]() Learn more: Little Bins for Little Hands 6. Grass hairĪ science lesson that doubles as a craft-yes, please! Your students will definitely get a kick out of watching their cup person’s hair grow longer and longer each day. Since April is National Poetry Month, we can’t think of a better time to incorporate this rainbow poem into your ELA lessons. Be sure to have a variety of origami paper on hand so students can really personalize their flowers. First, have students create their flowers, then have them glue or tape them to paper and draw simple stems. We love that this project can be a social studies lesson too since it incorporates origami, the ancient Japanese art of folding paper. While they can create their flowers themselves, they might need help with their bouncy stems. Turn this fun craft into a botany lesson by having your students study different flowers before choosing which ones they want to re-create. These will look pretty on display around your classroom while reinforcing important math concepts! Have students write different equations that equal the chosen number on different-colored strips of card stock, then have them assemble their rainbows. Spring crafts for kids can be both educational and beautiful. Check out our list of favorite spring crafts for kids. You can even incorporate your favorite springtime elements into your next ELA, science, or math lesson. While we love all the seasons, there is just something about blooming flowers, scurrying animals and insects, clear skies, and rainbows that makes us feel inspired! Get really creative and let nature be your instrument (e.g., okra stamping) or media (e.g., stones for painting).
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