Paper Plate Sun Craft
Here comes the sun! This fun and simple paper plate craft will definitely work on those fine motor skills, as little ones carefully glue each of the sun’s “rays” on (AKA yellow pipe cleaners). You can also practice counting with your tot as she crafts to work on those math skills.
What you’ll need:
-
1 small yellow paper plate (or a white one your toddler can paint yellow)
-
1 single hole punch
-
Yellow pipe cleaners
-
Yellow straws
-
Scissors
-
Yellow tissue paper squares
-
Liquid glue
-
Sequins or jewels (optional)
Get the instructions: buggyandbuddy.co
Leaf Painting Craft
Nature-inspired art teaches toddlers to learn about the world around them in a whole new way. Before getting started on this craft, take a walk with your little one and encourage him to pick out different leaves that catch his eye. After, watch as he paints each one in a pretty color and creates leaf impressions across the blank page.
What you’ll need:
-
Acrylic paint
-
White cardstock
-
Leaves from the outdoors
Get the instructions: thebestideasforkids.com
Paper Cup Flowers Craft
This pretty flower craft makes for a fun afternoon activity, and it's also a great gift for Mom or Grandma. It involves painting a simple white paper cup with a small stone and then cutting the sides into strips to create the petals — though for toddlers, you’ll need to step in with that part.
What you’ll need:
-
Small round stone
-
White paper cups
-
Paint
-
Paper plate
Get the instructions: howweelearn.com
Caterpillar Sun catcher Craft
This caterpillar suncatcher offers toddlers a fun indoor activity. Using the colorful tops of extra Play-Doh lids, you can help guide your little one as he sticks them to the window, forming a happy little caterpillar. Then show him where to glue on the tiny caterpillar legs, ears and eyes to complete the friendly face.
What you’ll need:
-
Play-Doh lids (5 small and 1 large)
-
Glue dots
-
2 small wiggly eyes
-
Black permanent marker
-
2 black pipe cleaners
-
Tape
-
Scissors
Get the instructions: firefliesandmudpies.com
Under the Sea Preschool Plate Craft
In this craft, toddlers can turn an ordinary paper plate into a pretty blue fish bowl, complete with a friendly yellow fish that lives inside. Using tissue paper to make the seaweed and white beans for the sandy bottom will also create more of a sensory experience.
What you’ll need:
-
Paint (preferably blues and greens)
-
Paint brushes or sponge
-
Paper plate
-
Piece of white card stock
-
Green and yellow tissue paper
-
White beans
-
Fish template
-
Glue
-
One set of googly eyes
Get the instructions: daisycottagedesigns.net
Rainbow Tree Craft
Ana from Babble Dabble Do is a big fan of nature crafts that inspire kids to look differently at the world around them. But here’s an added bonus: These types of art activities are also low-cost and sometimes even free. This craft is no exception — it involves taking a large downed branch from your yard or a nearby wooded area, “planting” it in a bucket filled with sand and then letting little ones paint it however they wish.
What you’ll need:
-
Tree branch
-
Bucket
-
Sand
-
Acrylic paint
-
Paintbrushes
Get the instructions: babbledabbledo.com