Spring Showers, Rainy Days, and Crafty Fun!
- Apr 17
- 4 min read
Spring is here, and while the flowers are blooming, the rain is falling! Though the wet weather might keep kids indoors, it’s also the perfect opportunity for fun, creative, and easy-to-make crafts. From rainbows to buzzing bees, these spring-inspired crafts will keep little hands busy and help them celebrate the season, all while indoors. So, grab your craft supplies and let's get started!
☔️ Umbrella Crafty Rain Art
A fun, colorful craft to brighten up any rainy day!
Appropriate Ages: 4+ (with some help for younger kids)
You’ll Need:
Coffee filters or construction paper (cut into umbrella shapes)
Washable markers
Spray bottle or pipette with water
Craft sticks or straws for umbrella handles
Glue and scissors
Instructions:
Decorate the umbrella shape with colorful markers.
Lightly mist with water—watch the colors blend like watercolor rain!
Glue onto a background and add a “handle” using a stick or straw.
Optional: draw raindrops or clouds in the background.
Why It’s Great: This craft combines creativity with water play, allowing kids to explore color blending and rainy day fun. Younger children may need some assistance with the spray bottle, but the rest of the steps are easy to handle!
🌻 Spring Pop-Up Paper Flowers
Create a colorful spring garden indoors!
Appropriate Ages: 4+ You’ll Need:
Bright construction paper
Scissors
Glue or glue sticks
Green pipe cleaners or strips of green paper for stems
Optional: buttons, stickers, or pom-poms for flower centers
Instructions:
Cut flower shapes from paper and decorate the petals.
Stack a few for a 3D effect and glue them together.
Add a stem and leaves.
Let kids build a “garden” on the wall or fridge.
Why It’s Great: This craft is simple yet effective for teaching kids about shapes, colors, and even the anatomy of a flower. Older children can help with cutting and layering, while younger ones can focus on the gluing and arranging.
🐝 Buzzing Bee Buddies
Bring the buzz of spring to life with these cute bee crafts!
Appropriate Ages: 3-5 You’ll Need:
Toilet paper rolls or small paper cups
Yellow paint or paper
Black marker or strips of paper for stripes
Wax paper or white paper for wings
Googly eyes or drawn-on eyes
Glue and tape
Instructions:
Cover the tube or cup in yellow paint or paper.
Add black stripes, wings, and eyes.
Optional: Draw a smile or add pipe cleaner antennae.
Buzz them around the room or build a whole hive!
Why It’s Great: This simple craft introduces younger children to the importance of bees in the spring ecosystem. It’s easy to make and fun to play with afterward!
🌈 Fun Finger Painted Rainbows
A sensory-friendly, fun craft for little hands that captures the magic of spring rainbows!
Appropriate Ages: 3+ You’ll Need:
White construction paper
Washable finger paints in rainbow colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
A shallow tray or plate for each color of paint
Wet wipes or a bowl of water for cleaning hands
Instructions:
Lay out a piece of white construction paper on a flat surface, and have the finger paints ready in small trays or plates.
Show your little one how to dip their fingers in the paint and gently press them onto the paper in a curved rainbow pattern.
Start with red and move through the rainbow colors one by one, creating a colorful arc across the page.
Let the child explore mixing colors if they wish (e.g., blending yellow and blue to make green).
Once finished, let the painting dry, and you can hang it up to celebrate their artistic efforts!
Why It’s Great: Finger painting is a fantastic way for young children to express creativity, practice fine motor skills, and enjoy sensory play. Plus, it introduces them to the concept of rainbows in a hands-on, colorful way!
🌈 Rainbow Paper Chain
Brighten up a rainy day with a cheerful rainbow decoration!
Appropriate Ages: 6+ You’ll Need:
Construction paper in multiple colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet)
Scissors
Glue stick or tape
Markers or stickers (optional for extra decoration)
Instructions:
Cut the construction paper into strips, about 1 inch wide and 6 inches long.
Start by forming a circle with one strip and gluing or taping the ends together.
Add a new strip of a different color through the first ring, then tape or glue the ends together to form another circle.
Continue linking colors in the rainbow pattern until you have a long chain!
Optional: Decorate each link with stickers, doodles, or designs.
Why It’s Great: This craft helps kids with pattern recognition, fine motor skills, and color exploration. It also makes for a great room decoration!
Final Thoughts
Rainy days don’t have to mean a lack of fun! These spring-inspired crafts are perfect for keeping kids entertained indoors while exploring the beauty of the season. Whether they’re creating colorful flowers, helping bees, or building a rainbow, your little ones are sure to have a blast. So grab your supplies and let the rainy-day creativity begin!
