Spring arrives March 20 and we are ready for this change in season!
To celebrate, we've rounded up five of our favorite spring crafts our publishers have shared with us through the years — we hope they bring your kids spring fun in this new season.
 Macaroni KID |
How to make cookie-cutter bird feeders
Cookie-cutter bird feeders are a great spring project to do with your kids! The kids will love watching the birds munch on their cookie-cutter bird feeder creations once you hang them in your trees.
What you need:
- 2 cups of water
- 2 envelopes of gelatin
- 4 cups of birdseed (get appropriate mix for your geographic area)
- parchment paper
- baking sheet
- cookie cutters
- toothpick or pen/pencil (to poke a hole)
- string
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DIY chalk paint: A mess-free alternative
This chalk paint creates sidewalk masterpieces, while keeping hands and clothing clean. MAJOR. WIN.
What you need:
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup flour
- A squeeze of dish soap
- 6-7 drops of washable paint or food coloring to give the paint color
- Mixing bowl
- Something to store the chalk paint in (we used squirt bottles, but you could store it in a jar and use a paintbrush, or put it in a spray bottle and spray for some abstract chalk art!)
 Macaroni KID |
Preschool craft: DIY bunny stamp
You can use this DIY bunny stamp for Easter — coming April 17 — or just as springtime art to put up on your walls! All you need is kids with some imagination and a few empty paper rolls!
What you need:
- 1-2 empty paper towel or 3 toilet paper rolls
- Paint
- Paper
- Tape or glue
- Embellishments (optional)
 Macaroni KID |
DIY sponge grass garden
"Plant" this sponge on a sunny window to bring spring inside for your kids! With a little bit of care and patience, your child can grow a miniature lawn in the comfort of your own home.
What you need:
- Plate
- Sponge
- Grass seeds
- Water
- Plastic wrap
- Spray bottle
 Nikki_Zamora via Canva |
Make a fairy house
Legend has it that if you build a tiny house in your yard, you just might attract a fairy or gnome. We have all the details on how your kids can make their own fairy house using natural materials found in your yard.
