As the world bursts into bloom and the days grow longer, spring offers endless inspiration for young artists. From blooming flowers to buzzing bees and rainbows in the sky, this season is full of color, texture, and wonder. At Today’s Kids, we believe that art is a powerful way for children to express themselves, explore new ideas, and celebrate the world around them.
Spring is the perfect time to introduce fresh, seasonal art projects that ignite imagination and spark creativity. Here are some of our favorite spring-themed art activities that encourage little hands (and big ideas!) to flourish.
1. Coffee Filter Butterflies
Bright, beautiful, and easy to make—coffee filter butterflies are always a hit!
🎨 What you need:
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Coffee filters
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Washable markers
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Spray bottle with water
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Clothespins
🖌️ Kids decorate the coffee filter with markers, then gently spray with water to watch the colors blend like watercolor. Once dry, pinch the center with a clothespin to create butterfly wings.
Creative benefit: This project teaches color mixing, symmetry, and fine motor skills while encouraging imaginative design.
2. Nature Collage Art
Take art outside by gathering natural materials and turning them into a masterpiece!
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Leaves, twigs, flower petals, grass, small stones
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Cardstock or paper
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Glue
🖌️ Kids arrange and glue their natural finds onto paper to create scenes, animals, or abstract designs.
Creative benefit: This activity encourages observation, texture exploration, and creative problem-solving, connecting art with nature.
3. Handprint Flowers in a Garden
Transform tiny hands into blooming flowers for a keepsake-worthy spring project.
🌸 What you need:
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Construction paper
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Paint
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Paintbrushes
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Green markers or paper for stems
🖌️ Children dip their hands in paint and stamp them on paper as flower petals. Add stems and leaves to create a full garden!
Creative benefit: This project builds fine motor control and self-expression, and it’s a wonderful way for kids to see themselves in their art.
4. Rainy Day Window Art
Celebrate those April showers with colorful raindrop-inspired art for the windows.
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Tissue paper in various colors
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Clear contact paper
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Scissors
🖌️ Children cut or tear tissue paper and place it on sticky contact paper to make vibrant raindrops, rainbows, or cloud shapes. Seal with another sheet of contact paper and hang in the window.
Creative benefit: This project strengthens color awareness, layering techniques, and spatial design while creating something beautiful to display.
5. Egg Carton Insects
Turn recycled egg cartons into buzzing bees, fluttering butterflies, or crawling caterpillars.
🐞 What you need:
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Egg cartons
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Paint
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Pipe cleaners
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Googly eyes
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Glue
🖌️ Kids cut, paint, and decorate pieces of egg carton to turn them into their favorite springtime bugs.
Creative benefit: This craft blends engineering and creativity, encouraging kids to think about how parts come together to create a whole.
6. Watercolor Rainbows
Let children explore colors and emotions by creating bright spring rainbows.
🌈 What you need:
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Watercolor paints
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Watercolor paper
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Paintbrushes
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Salt (optional for texture)
🖌️ Kids paint a rainbow using watercolors, experimenting with blending and creating texture with salt.
Creative benefit: Watercolor painting helps children practice patience, layering, and expressive color use—plus, it’s a calming activity!
7. Spring Suncatchers
Bring the sunshine inside with spring-themed suncatchers made from simple materials.
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Clear plastic lids or transparency sheets
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Permanent markers
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Yarn or string
🖌️ Children draw spring designs (flowers, bugs, birds) onto the plastic surface using colorful markers. Hang the finished artwork in a sunny window to see the colors shine!
Creative benefit: Suncatchers encourage design planning, hand-eye coordination, and visual creativity.
Final Thoughts
Spring is a season of growth—and that includes growing creativity! At Today’s Kids, we love using seasonal art projects to help children express their ideas, build new skills, and connect with the world around them. Whether it’s painting with nature, designing with recycled materials, or simply celebrating the beauty of the season, spring art helps little imaginations bloom.
Want to learn more about how we bring creativity into every day? Contact Today’s Kids to schedule a visit or learn more about our spring programming! 🎨🌷🖌️