3 Exciting Preschool Crafts That Celebrate Spring
As the days grow longer and the flowers bloom, spring offers a burst of inspiration for creative activities, especially in a preschool setting. Engaging Montessori preschool kids in crafts enhances their fine motor skills and allows them to explore the wonders of the season.
Paper Plate Flower Garden
Creating a paper plate flower garden is a delightful and interactive craft that celebrates the beauty of spring blooms. This Montessori inspired craft allows preschoolers to explore their creativity and introduces them to different flower shapes and colors. Here’s how to make a paper plate flower garden:
Materials:
Paper plates
Paints in various colors
Craft sticks or straws
Pipe cleaners
Glue
Scissors
Provide each Montessori child with a paper plate as the base of their flower garden. Have the children use paint to create flowers on their paper plates. Color the pipe Cleaners green, to use as stems. Attach the stems to the back of the flowers using glue. Attach craft sticks or straws to the bottom of the paper plate to create a garden stake.
Egg Carton Caterpillars
Egg carton caterpillars are a fun and whimsical craft that introduces preschoolers to the concept of transformation, mirroring the growth of caterpillars into butterflies in spring. This craft is creative and provides an opportunity to discuss the natural world and the changes that occur during the season.
Materials:
Empty egg cartons
Paints in various colors
Pipe cleaners
Googly eyes
Glue
Scissors
Cut individual cups from the egg carton to create segments for the caterpillar’s body. Provide the children with paints to decorate each segment in different colors. Once the paint is dry, assist the children in attaching googly eyes to one end of the caterpillar. Use pipe cleaners for antennae, securing them to the head of the caterpillar.
Rainbow Windsocks
Rainbow windsocks are a colorful and dynamic craft that celebrates the changing weather patterns in spring, including the occasional spring shower. This craft allows preschoolers to experiment with different materials and learn about the diverse colors of the rainbow.
Materials:
Large, sturdy paper cups
Crepe paper streamers in various colors
Glue
Hole punch
Yarn or string
Turn the paper cup upside down and punch several holes around the open end using a hole punch. Cut crepe paper streamers into equal-length strips. Glue one end of each strip into the holes punched around the cup. Attach a length of yarn or string to the bottom of the cup to hang the windsock. Hang the rainbow windsocks outdoors to create the visual spectacle of a rainbow in motion.
Engaging preschoolers in exciting spring-themed crafts is a wonderful way to celebrate the arrival of spring and encourage creativity. As preschoolers immerse themselves in these activities, you foster a love for art, nature, and exploration.