For three-year-olds: A collection of craft ideas featuring spring events and creatures that you’ll want to make with your three-year-old
When spring comes, flowers bloom and living creatures become more active.
Three-year-olds are probably discovering many signs of spring through outdoor activities, too.
So this time, we’ve put together craft ideas perfect for three-year-olds to try in spring.
We introduce many ideas that use fun techniques, a variety of materials, and even recycled items.
Please consider incorporating activities that let children experience satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment.
Because we treat what children make as works of art, we refer to them as “seisaku” (productions) in the text.
[Age 3] A collection of craft ideas (1–10) to make with three-year-olds, featuring spring events and creatures
Make it with paper cutting! Dandelion fluffNEW!
Here’s a gentle, paper-cutting idea that captures the soft, airy spread of dandelion fluff.
Prepare origami paper, scissors, and a pencil.
Fold the origami paper in half twice, then fold it again into a triangle.
Open and align the layers so they fan outward, sketch the dandelion seed design, and cut carefully.
The key to a neat finish is to take your time with the fine details.
When you gently unfold it, a radiating pattern appears, revealing delicate fluff.
It’s a project that’s fun to open and see, recommended for both kids and adults.
Display it by a window to let the light shine through and make it even more beautiful.
Colorful Strawberry
If you’re looking to incorporate lots of spring vibes into your crafts, this is a must-see.
Here’s a cute, colorful strawberry craft.
First, cut red construction paper into the shape of a strawberry.
Next, use about three paint colors of your choice to paint a bubble wrap sheet.
Finally, place the painted bubble wrap on top of the strawberry-shaped paper to stamp the pattern, then glue on a strawberry calyx made from green construction paper—and you’re done.
You’ll end up with plenty of colorful strawberries full of personality that feel just like kids’ creations.
It’s easy to make, so give it a try!
cardboard camera
Let me introduce a cardboard camera that’s perfect for a walk.
Prepare cardboard, cellophane, a paper cup, and double-sided tape.
Cut two pieces of cardboard to the size of the camera you want to make.
Take a paper cup that’s cut in half horizontally with slits cut vertically, place it against the cardboard, then cut out a lens shape and fit it in.
Stick colored cellophane over the top, glue the cardboard pieces together, and you’re done! Try adding a yarn strap for walks or changing the cellophane colors and decorating it as you like!
wiggly inchworm
A wiggly caterpillar you can make with construction paper! It’s perfect for spring crafts.
First, stick double-sided tape onto the construction paper and cut it with scissors.
Try to keep the strips as even as possible, cutting up to just before the tape.
After you peel off the tape backing, make loops with the cut strips and attach them.
Put double-sided tape on the caterpillar’s face section as well, and make a loop there in the same way.
Finally, attach the facial features, and you’re done! For the face parts, it’s cute to have the kids draw them themselves, adjusting to their age.
Easter Eggs Made with Hole Punch Art
Let’s make it with a hole punch! Here’s how to create cute Easter egg punch art.
You’ll need construction paper, a hole punch, glue, a container, and leftover scraps of construction paper.
First, punch shapes out of the leftover paper and put the pieces into the container.
Then cut your favorite color of construction paper into an egg shape.
Apply glue to the colored paper in any pattern you like—stripes, polka dots, or whatever patterns kids enjoy.
Sprinkle the punched pieces onto the glued areas and tap them down—finished! It also looks adorable as a wall display.
Let’s decorate with springtime natural items!
https://www.tiktok.com/@hoikushisatomi/video/7230039986727423234Let’s decorate with spring’s natural treasures! We’ll introduce a perfect spring craft you can make by collecting fallen flowers and weeds on a walk.
First, place a sheet of cooking parchment under a frame-shaped piece of construction paper, and apply OPP (clear) tape over the opening.
Peel the tape backing, flip it over so the sticky side is up, and arrange your collected flowers on it.
Seal with another layer of OPP tape, trim the excess, and you’re done! It will look nice for about 2–3 weeks; if you want it to last longer, press the flowers first and then make it.
Decorating the paper frame is cute, too—give it a try!
Let’s paint spring with fluffy paints.
https://www.tiktok.com/@rima_asobi/video/7448831438553763090Introducing fluffy paint for drawing springtime art that makes you want to touch the puffy parts.
Prepare shaving foam, liquid laundry glue, paint, plastic cups, plastic spoons, and drawing paper.
Sketch your picture on the paper beforehand.
In a plastic cup, combine shaving foam and liquid glue in a 1:1 ratio and mix.
Add paint to color it, then use a plastic spoon to place the foamy paint onto your sketched drawing.
When it dries, you’ll have a cute, puffy spring picture! Once dry, you can touch it, so enjoy the fun texture—give this charming and magical craft a try!