30+ Days of Kid Friendly Crafts To Tackle This April!
Get in the mood for spring with today’s collection of super simple kids craft ideas for the month of April!
Goodbye snow! Hello warmer temps and tons of sunshine!
Even though a snow day can be lots of fun, I’m ready for all things flowers, bunnies, baby chicks, eggs, Easter and most importantly – crafts centered around them!
If you are on the same wave link as I am, then you are in the right place today with Glued To My Crafts because I’ve rounded ALL of those things {that are on our website} into one easy collection to pick & choose from. There’s basically a craft idea for EVERY skill level and day of the month. Not to mention, if an April Shower comes along… we have you covered for indoor boredom busters as well – hint hint!
In this post, we have several different April kids craft tutorials that are mainly centered around spring but we also have a few ideas that would be perfect for Earth Day {April 22nd} as well as Mother’s Day next month {it’s May 8th, 2022 this year!}
The April crafts that you will find on our website 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 & use as well!
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 spring kids arts and crafts list!
Paper Craft Ideas For The Month of April:
This is where you find ideas that mainly only use cardstock paper to complete them.
- Cupcake Liner Caterpillar Art Project Idea
- Cotton Ball Bunny Cupcake Craft Idea
- Paper Easter Sunrise and Cross – Kid Craft Idea
- Pom Pom Stamped Easter Chick Cupcake Craft
- Crinkle Paper Carrot Craft For Kids To Make!
- Paper & Chalk Art Carrot – Spring Kids Craft Idea
- Craft Foam Easter Egg Snail Art Project
- Handprint Tissue Paper Carrot {Kid Craft}
- Chalk Art Flower On Black Paper – Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Paper Confetti Field of Flowers – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Paper Rainbow Unicorn Cloud – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Crinkle Paper Bunny – Toddler Craft Idea For Spring
- SUPER EASY Tissue Paper Baby Chick Craft For Spring
- Paper Handprint Flower Bouquet – Kid Craft For Spring
- Paper & Fork Carrot Craft For Toddlers To Make This Spring!
- Pom Pom Stamped Sheep Cupcake Craft
Popsicle Stick Crafts For April:
Popsicle sticks are our favorite to use, especially when centered around a holiday!
- Fork Painted Bunny – Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Chalk Art Fairy – Spring Paper Craft Idea
- Paper Rainbow Unicorn Cloud – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Popsicle Stick Sunshine Craft Idea
- Popsicle Stick Crosses – Easter Sunday Craft Idea
- Popsicle Stick Carrot House For Bunnies
- Popsicle Stick Farmer’s Market Stand Craft
- Popsicle Stick Bunny Gnome – Kid Craft
- Popsicle Stick Easter Egg Basket – Kid Craft
- Popsicle Stick Bugs – Ladybug, Bee and Butterfly
- Paper Doily & Craft Stick Dragonfly Puppet
- “F” is for Flower Craft Stick Idea
- Popsicle Stick Handprint Carrots – Kid Craft
- Popsicle Stick Easter Bunny Trucks – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- Popsicle Stick Easter Bunny Puppet – Kid Craft
April Crafts Using Paper Plates:
Paper plates are so super inexpensive and can be “molded” into just about anything!
- Paper Plate Mushroom Fairy House – Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Paper Plate Duck Truck – Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- 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 & Cotton Ball Sheep – Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Paint Splat Bird – Paper Plate Spring Kid Craft Idea
- Paper Plate Carrot House – Easter Kid Craft
- Paper Plate Carrot Car Craft Idea For Easter
- Paper Plate & Cotton Ball Sheep Craft
- Paper Plate Hatching Chick Craft Idea
- Paper Plate & Tissue Paper Butterfly
- Paper Plate Sunshine Suncatcher
- Paper Plate Flower w/Handprint Petals – Kid Craft Idea
- Paper Plate & Paint Splat Baby Chick – Spring Kid Craft
April Keepsake Ideas:
These keepsake ideas are great for kids to make and gift to those they love {some of which are for Mother’s Day!}
- Baby Bear Keepsake Idea For Mother’s Day
- Handprint “You Make My Heart Soar” Kite Keepsake
- Handprint & Footprint Bird Keepsake Canvas For Spring
- Handprint Grass w/Easter Egg Craft Idea
- Handprint Carrot Gnome Craft Idea For Spring
- Handprint Earth Day Keepsake Printable
- Handprint Baby Sheep Keepsake Idea
- Baby Footprint Bunny Keepsake Idea
- Some “Bunny” Loves You – Easter Keepsake Printable
- Super EASY Footprint Carrots Keepsake Idea For Easter
- Handprint Bunny Keepsake – Easter Kid Craft Idea
- Chick Handprint Card – Keepsake Idea For Easter
- Easter Footprint Canvas Keepsake – Kid Craft
- Handprint Butterfly Mother’s Day Keepsake
- Kisses For Mommy – Handprint Card Idea For Mother’s Day
Learning Games and Activities For April:
These are sensory bins, playdough recipe and learning game printables we have shared on our website.
- Spring Bingo Game Freebie Printable For You To Enjoy!
- Bunny Tail Match Game – DIY Busy Bag Idea For Spring
- Bird Nest Sensory Bin Idea To Make Your Preschooler This Spring!
- Busy Bag Easter Dice Game For Preschoolers – Free Printable
- Earth Day Kid Craft Ideas Using Recycled Materials
- Recycled Materials Turned Play Microphone
- Invitation To Play – Pig Pen Craft Idea
- Oatmeal Playdough Recipe
- Hands Down – The BEST Way To Make Slime
Gift Ideas For April:
These are gifts ideas that are perfect to give those close by or far away!
- Handprint Flower Bookmarks
- Fork Painted Flower Cards
- How To Make Salt Dough Easter Tags For Your Spring Gifts
- Handprint Flower Cards – Paper Kid Craft Idea For Spring
- You’ve Been EGGED! – A Fun Easter Gift Idea For Your Neighbors
- Tape Resistant Cross Canvas – Sunday School Craft Idea For Kids
- Cotton Pad Bunny Cards Craft Idea
- Potato Stamped Bunny Cards – Kid Craft
- Mini Cup Easter Baskets For Parties
- Fork Painted Flowers Craft Idea
- Thumbprint Mother’s Day Love Bug Cards For Kids To Make!
- Paper Teacup Card – Kid Craft Idea For Mother’s Day
- Kid Made Paper Flower Gift Card Holder For Mother’s Day
- Footprint Flower Bouquet Card – Kid Craft Idea For Mother’s Day
- Handmade Handprint Flower Napkins – Gift Idea For Mother’s Day
Earth Day Craft Ideas:
Celebrate all April long with these fun Earth Day themed crafts and activities for kids!
- Earth Day Handprint Keepsake Printable
- Paper Plate Earth – Kid Craft
- Egg Carton Tree – Kid Craft
- Recycled Egg Carton Fox – Kid Craft
- Plastic Egg Birds – Kid Craft
- Egg Carton Cherry Blossom Branch – Kid Craft
- Egg Carton Owls – Kid Craft
- Pom Pom Matching Game – Toddler Idea
- Egg Carton Flowers – Kid Craft
- Plastic Eggs Turned Unicorn Friends
- Bubble Wrap Stamped Beehive Cards
- Toilet Roll Mermaid Puppets
- Recycled Newspaper Koala – Kid Craft
- Water Bottle Rocket – Kid Craft Idea
- Pretend Play Fruit Tree Game
- Puzzle Piece Monsters – Kid Craft
- Tin Can Bunny – Spring Craft
- Bubble Wrap Jellyfish – Summer Kid Craft
- Spoony Ant {Kid Craft}
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 April. We hope the list inspires you! These links will take you through our affiliate links to Amazon.com
- Spring is Here: A Bear and Mole Story
- How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow
- I See Spring Paperback
- Bear Can’t Wait (The Bear Books)
- We Are the Gardeners
- Little Blue Truck’s Springtime
- Spring Stinks: A Little Bruce Book
- How to Catch the Easter Bunny
- Here Comes T. Rex Cottontail
- 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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