Spring has sprung! Here are ten easy spring art projects for kids to welcome in the new season.
Happy Spring! The long awaited season has arrived and here are ten ideas of how to celebrate the change!
1. Homemade Bug Fossils
Warmer weather means more bugs! This is a simple craft where kids can create their own bug fossils using toy insects and airdry clay. View the blog post here.
2. Apple Print Flowers (Inspired by artist Georgia O’Keeffe)
This art project will teach elementary artists about teaches about pattern and repetition, while providing a connection to art history. Artist Georgia O’Keeffe is famous for her amazing flower paintings. After learning about this influential artist, students will set to work creating flowers inspired by her work. Purchase the full lesson plan here.
3. Nature Weavings
Weaving art projects develop fine motor skills but are also a great pre-reading activity for young learners. Celebrate the change in plant growth outdoors with this simple, forest-school inspired take on weaving to try at home! View the blog post here.
4. Mud Paintings
Make paint using an ingredient found right outside your front door – mud! This forest-school inspired art project is eco-friendly and can be used as a way to introduce your child to ancient art. View the blog post here.
5. Seed Mandalas
Small movements like rolling and shaping clay develop the muscles in the hands that are needed for future fine motor tasks like writing. Pressing items into clay to create texture or designs encourage inquiry and independent learning. This easy clay craft is part of my Farm Activity Pack for Preschool and Kindergarten. Purchase the activity pack here.
6. Paper Roll Bouquet
Using recycled materials is not only good for the wallet but good for the earth. Model the conservation of natural resources and celebrate spring with this bouquet sculpture made out of recycled paper rolls. View the blog post here.
7. Coffee Filter Earth Craft
Spring is all about celebrating beautiful Mother Earth. This classic craft is easy and uses materials you probably already have at home. This art project is part of my Astronomy Activity Pack for Preschool and Kindergarten. Purchase the activity pack here.
8. Texture Bunnies Directed Drawing
Looking for a spring or Easter project? A one-day wonder? This directed drawing project will boost student confidence in their skills by giving them a successful art experience, as well as teach them the element of texture. Purchase the full lesson plan here.
9. Secret Message Egg Paintings
A perfect way to celebrate spring, this art project also serves as an introduction to the watercolor technique of wax resist. View the blog post here.
10. Cloud Paintings – Inspired by the book “It Looked Like Spilt Milk”
This art lesson not only provides the opportunity for a reading lesson, but also paves the way for an Earth Science lesson on cloud formation. In other words, this art lesson helps you make the most of your limited instruction time! View the blog post here.
And there you have it! Ten easy art projects for kids to welcome in the spring season. Happy creating and happy spring!