31 Days of Crafts For Kids To Tackle This May!
It’s time to break out your scissors, glue sticks, and googly eyes, because March is National Craft Month!
On that note, I’m, so glad you landed on our website today! The May kids craft ideas that you will find listed below, are absolutely perfect for the ages of toddler, all the way through elementary school age children. We have a little bit for everyone and every skill level to achieve. Even “not so crafty” adults can join in on the fun with these simple DIY ideas! Did I mention some of our tutorials even make for great keepsakes to display year after year in your home? Seriously – there are many good things you will find below!
So let’s get to it! As you scroll through our list below, you will find tons of great kids craft tutorials that range from using wood popsicle sticks to basic materials such as paper plates and tissue paper. We even have several different free printables and templates for you to download and use as well. Not to mention, there are enough May craft ideas in this very roundup list for you to try a new one every day throughout the month so there is never a missed opportunity. These super-simple, seasonal crafts teach kids fine motor skills and shapes, as well as open a discussion about the weather and nature in springtime! I really do hope you enjoy this roundup collection!
Happy crafting, my dear friends and please don’t forget to share your craft journey, throughout the month, on our Facebook page to admire from a far! We can’t wait to see what you decide to tackle first on our February arts and crafts list!
Paper Craft Ideas For The Month of May:
This is where you find ideas that mainly only use cardstock paper to complete them.
- Paper & Sidewalk Chalk Butterfly Craft For Kids
- Cherry Blossom Popcorn Tree – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Easy To Assemble Paper Confetti Hydrangea Flowerpot Craft For Kids
- Q-Tip Painted Lavender Plant – Kid Craft
- Cupcake Liner Caterpillar Craft Idea
- Paper & Popsicle Stick Sunshine – Kid Craft Idea
- Handprint There Is No Place Like Gnome Craft
- Chalk Art Bird Nest Craft For Spring
- Paint Splat Sheep – Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Paper & Chalk Art Duck In Pond Craft For Kids
- Paper & Sidewalk Chalk Baby Bird Craft For Kids
- Paper Handprint Chicken Puppet – Kid Craft Idea
- Handprint Butterfly Keepsake Craft
- Paper Punch Confetti Cherry Blossom Tree
- Paper & Sidewalk Chalk Butterfly Craft For Kids
May Crafts Using Paper Plates:
Paper plates are so super inexpensive and can be “molded” into just about anything!
- Paper Plate Dandelion Art – Kid Craft
- Paper Plate Suncatcher Sunshine – Kid Craft
- Paper Plate & Paint Splat Snails – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Paper Plate Butterfly – Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Paper Plate Bug Craft Idea For Kids
- Paper Plate Cactus Fairy House – Kid Craft
- Paint Splat Bird – Paper Plate Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Paper Plate Lily Pad w/Handprint Frog – Kid Craft
- Paper Plate Ladybug – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Butterfly
- Paper Plate Sunshine Suncatcher
- Paper Plate Flower w/Handprint Petals – Kid Craft Idea
- Eric Carle Paper Plate Cricket – Kid Craft
- Paper Plate Umbrella – Kid Craft Idea For A Rainy Day
- Paper Plate Honey Bee – Bee-Tastic Kid Craft Idea
Popsicle Stick Crafts For May:
Popsicle sticks are our favorite to use, especially when centered around a theme!
- Popsicle Stick Spring Flower Truck – Kid Craft
- Popsicle Stick and Pom Pom Hyacinth Bouquet
- Popsicle Stick Mushroom Fairy House – Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Popsicle Stick Sunshine Craft Idea
- Popsicle Stick Flower Pot Magnets – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Popsicle Stick Duckling – Kid Craft
- Popsicle Stick Bugs – Ladybug, Bee and Butterfly
- Paper Doily & Craft Stick Dragonfly Puppet
- “F” is for Flower Craft Stick Idea
- Popsicle Stick Cherry Blossom Tree Branch – Kid Craft
- Popsicle Stick Snails – Spring Inspired Kid Craft Idea
- Paper & Popsicle Stick Garden Gnomes – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Popsicle Stick Garden Fairies – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Popsicle Stick Picket Fence – Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Wooden Spoon and Craft Stick Caterpillar – Kid Craft
Mother’s Day Keepsake Ideas:
These keepsake ideas are great for kids to make and gift to those they love on Mother’s Day {May 8th, 2022}:
- Baby Bear Keepsake Idea For Mother’s Day
- Handprint “You Make My Heart Soar” Kite Keepsake
- Handprint & Footprint Bird Keepsake Canvas For Spring
- Handprint I Love You Mom Keepsake Craft
- Handprint Muffin Keepsake Craft For Kids
- You’re My Jam Valentine Card Idea For Kids
- Handprint Butterfly Mother’s Day Keepsake
- Kisses For Mommy – Handprint Card Idea For Mother’s Day
- Pear-fect Footprint Pear Keepsake Craft Idea
- Handprint All The Moms In The World Keepsake Craft
- Handprint Could Not Blossom Without You Craft
- Paper & Handprint Cupcake Keepsake Craft For Kids
- Handprint “I’m NUTS About You” Keepsake
- Handprint Monkey – I Like Hanging Out With You
- Handprint Work Gloves & Poem – A Creative Gift Idea For Kids To Make
- Handprint Light Bulb Craft – I Love You Watts Keepsake
Gift Ideas For May:
These are gifts ideas that are perfect to give those close by or far away!
- Honeycomb Cereal Bee Snack Bag Idea For The Classroom
- Thanks For Helping Me Grow Craft Idea For Kids To Make
- Balloon Butterfly Cards For Kids To Make & Gift This Spring
- The Simplest Handprint Flower Pot – Kid Craft Idea
- Handprint Flower Bookmarks – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Easy Button & Clothespin Bee Puppet Craft For Kids
- Paper Handprint Flower Bouquet – Kid Craft For Spring
- Handprint Wooden Spoon Butterflies – Kid Craft
- Cupcake Liner MUFFIN Compares To You Card
- Cupcake Liner Snail Mail Card – Kid Craft Idea
Learning Games and Activities For April:
These are sensory bins, playdough recipe and learning game printables we have shared on our website.
- Bird Nest Sensory Bin Idea To Make Your Preschooler This Spring!
- Flower Garden Pretend Busy Bag Idea For Toddlers
- Matching Game From Leftover Plastics Easter Eggs & Felt
- Buzz-Worthy Honey Inspired Slime For Spring
- Cupcake Counting Game – Busy Bag Idea & Free Printable
- Super Simple Tic Tac Toe Game Idea
- Recycled Materials Turned Play Microphone
- Invitation To Play – Pig Pen Craft Idea
- Oatmeal Playdough Recipe
- Hands Down – The BEST Way To Make Slime
Books To Pair With Your Spring Theme:
These are just a few of my favorite children’s books to pull out and add to our personal home library every May. We hope the list inspires you! These links will take you through our affiliate links to Amazon.com
- When Spring Comes
- Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt
- Seeds and Trees: A children’s book about the power of words
- Bear Can’t Wait (The Bear Books)
- We Are the Gardeners
- Little Blue Truck’s Springtime
- Spring Stinks: A Little Bruce Book
- The Reason for a Flower: A Book About Flowers, Pollen, and Seeds
- The Honeybee
- Kite Day: A Bear and Mole Story
If by chance you are already looking ahead to the next season {I honestly don’t blame you!} be sure to check out our summer kids craft roundup post! It’s another fine collection of craft ideas {all from us} that anyone can tackle throughout the hot June & July months! We are talking everything mermaid and under the sea mixed in – go check it out now!
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