15 Best Spring Nature Crafts for Kids to Celebrate the Season
Spring is a time of renewal and growth, making it the perfect season to explore nature through creative hands-on projects with your kids. From vibrant flowers to buzzing bees, the world around us comes alive in color and movement, offering endless inspiration for crafting.
In this list of 15 spring nature crafts for kids, you’ll find fun and easy ideas incorporating natural elements like pine cones, flowers, and twigs.
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Materials Needed for Spring Nature Crafts
Some common materials needed for many of these nature crafts for spring are listed below. Remember, this list is not all-inclusive; specific crafts may require additional items.
- Bird seed
- Twine
- Sticks
- Flowers
- Grass
Spring Nature Activities for Kids
1. Apple Bird Feeder
Looking for a fun and easy way to invite more feathered friends to your yard? This DIY apple bird feeder is the perfect nature-inspired craft for kids and adults alike! With just a few simple supplies, you can create a tasty treat for birds while enjoying a hands-on activity that’s both educational and entertaining.
2. Pressed Flower Suncatcher
What a fantastic way to celebrate springtime! The sun lights up this suncatcher made of pressed spring flowers, adding light and color to the room.
Don’t miss out on this super fun sunflower craft—it’s guaranteed to brighten your day!
3. Toilet Paper Roll Bird Feeder
Get ready for a fun, eco-friendly craft perfect for kids and nature lovers! This DIY toilet paper roll bird feeder is an easy and budget-friendly way to attract birds to your yard while recycling materials you already have at home.
4. Pinecone Bird Feeder
It’s been a long, cold winter, and birds are looking for something to eat. Since it’s too early for seeds to be readily available, this pine cone bird feeder is the perfect alternative.
5. Recycled Container Herb Garden
Spring is ideal for seeding certain plants, including many herbs. Use recycled containers such as soup cans to make this project extra mindful.
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Spring Must-Haves for Kids
🌸 Giant Spring Coloring Poster: Keep little artists busy with an oversized spring-themed coloring poster. Perfect for group activities or rainy days indoors!
🎨 Washable Spring Paint Set: Let creativity bloom without the mess! These washable paints are parent-approved.
📚 Spring-Themed Activity Workbook: Educational and fun, this workbook is filled with puzzles, coloring pages, and springtime challenges.
🦋 Butterfly Growing Kit: A hands-on science experience—watch caterpillars transform into butterflies!
6. Sun Suncatcher Craft
Here is another suncatcher using natural materials, but a couple of things set it apart. Instead of pressed flowers, it relies on gathered petals to provide color. The sunframe is a joyful reminder that warmer days are ahead.
7. Pinecone Lambs
Turning a pinecone into a lamb might not be everyone’s first thought, but that’s just for those who haven’t tried it yet.
8. Bird’s Nest Helper
A bird’s nest helper is a cage or similar container filled with various nest-building materials. Adding in some colorful string, yarn, or fluff will give a pop of color to the outdoors.
9. Simple Bug Hotel
Bug hotels are some of the simplest things to build. Yet, they are totally worthwhile for the learning opportunities that they can provide. Also, don’t miss out on these cute bug crafts!
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10. Butterfly Collage Craft
Since flowers are starting to appear everywhere, it’s the perfect time for a spring nature craft with gathered supplies. For a unique craft, make this butterfly collage from sticks, twigs, and flower petals.
Also, don’t miss this tie-dye butterfly and beaded butterfly craft!
11. Hanging Nature Easter Egg Craft
This is a neat twist on the standard Easter project. Make an egg out of cardboard, then decorate it with all sorts of materials that were gathered from nature.
12. Grass Head Pots
Add fun faces to planting pots before planting, and watch their “hair” magically grow. Painting the pots white first helps make the details stand out better.
13. Life Cycle of a Butterfly Craft
Do you want to teach your child about the life cycle of a butterfly? Now, you can do this hands-on project! Grab a few supplies to create your very own butterfly life cycle spinner at home. Then head out into the wild, caterpillar kit in hand, and see what you can catch!
When you’re finished with this craft, check out these awesome butterfly crafts!
14. Parts of a Flower Craft
A great place to start this spring is with this craft that details the basic parts of a flower. It’s a terrific choice for the classroom or homeschool and is a fun way to incorporate art and science into one fun activity.
This is a pretty accurate representation of flower physiology and is made with cupcake liners, real sunflower seeds, and shredded paper to make the roots.
15. Nature Small World Play
With the help of twigs, some pretty flowers, and lots of imagination, your kids can create this small world play and have tons of fun!
Must-Read Spring Books for Kids
Spring is the perfect time to enjoy storytime paired with fun craft adventures! Here are some delightful spring-themed children’s books that will spark imagination and curiosity about the season:
- “The Very Hungry Caterpillar” by Eric Carle – A timeless classic about transformation and growth. Kids will love following the caterpillar’s journey through the pages!
- “When Spring Comes” by Kevin Henkes – This beautifully illustrated book captures the magic of spring’s arrival and is perfect for preschoolers.
- “Planting a Rainbow” by Lois Ehlert – A vibrant book that teaches kids about planting flowers and watching them grow—a perfect companion to spring gardening crafts!
Spring Arts and Crafts for Kids – Summary
Discover 15 fun and creative spring nature crafts for kids that celebrate the beauty of the season! From DIY bird feeders and flower art to leaf prints and nature collages, these crafts are perfect for encouraging outdoor exploration and hands-on creativity.
Whether you’re crafting at home or in the classroom, these spring activities are easy, budget-friendly, and great for kids of all ages. Get inspired to bring the wonders of nature into your next crafting session!
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