Fun and Easy Spring Crafts for Toddlers

Paper Plate Chick Craft

Honestly, this one is always my go-to when spring first starts. There’s just something about turning a simple paper plate into a fluffy little chick that makes toddlers light up. I usually grab yellow paint, googly eyes, and orange paper for the beak and feet. Don’t stress about perfection — in fact, the messier it is, the cuter it looks. I’ve found that letting toddlers spread the paint with big brushes (or even their hands!) makes it way more fun for them.

To be fair, the drying time can test their patience, so I sometimes paint the plate base ahead of time. Then we glue on the beak and eyes together. The first time we made these, the eyes ended up sideways and honestly, it was adorable. That’s kind of the point — it’s about the giggles, not the symmetry.

Handprint Bunny Art

I’ll admit, handprint crafts are my weakness. They’re messy, yes, but they become the sweetest keepsakes. For the bunny, I paint my toddler’s palm white and press it onto pastel paper, with the fingers forming the ears. In my opinion, it’s one of those crafts that feels extra special because you’re literally capturing their tiny hands in that moment.

I usually add pink inside the ears and a little cotton ball tail once it dries. Sometimes my toddler wiggles mid-print and the bunny comes out a little smudged — but honestly, that just adds character. I’ve saved every single one we’ve made. Years later, those little handprints will tell the sweetest spring stories.

Fingerprint Flower Painting

This craft is pure joy, especially if your toddler loves dipping fingers into paint (and let’s be real, most do). I draw simple stems with green marker first, then let them press colorful fingerprints around the top to form petals. It’s simple, but the results look surprisingly pretty.

I’ve found that using washable paints saves my sanity. The first time we did this, paint ended up on cheeks, clothes, and somehow the dog. But watching them carefully press each finger down like it’s the most important job in the world? Worth it. In my opinion, it’s one of the easiest ways to make “art” that actually looks frame-worthy.

Cotton Ball Lamb Craft

This one is a sensory win. Glue, cotton balls, and a simple lamb outline — that’s it. I usually draw the lamb body myself and let my toddler stick the cotton balls all over it. Honestly, they love the fluffy texture more than anything.

Sometimes they try to stack all the cotton in one giant pile instead of spreading it out. I gently guide them, but I don’t overcorrect. It’s their lamb, after all. I’ve found this craft works great when you want something calm and cozy. It feels very spring-farm vibes, and the finished lamb always looks ridiculously cute.

Rainbow Paper Collage

If your toddler loves tearing paper, this is the craft for you. I cut or tear strips of colored paper and let them glue pieces into a big rainbow shape. In my opinion, tearing paper is weirdly therapeutic for them.

The glue can get a little wild — sticky fingers everywhere — but honestly, that’s part of toddler crafting life. I usually talk about colors while we work, which sneaks in a tiny learning moment. By the end, the rainbow might look abstract, but the pride on their face? Completely real.

Egg Carton Caterpillar

I’ve found that recycled crafts are secretly the best. Cut an egg carton into a row of cups, let your toddler paint it bright colors, and once it dries, add googly eyes and pipe cleaner antennae. Simple, but so fun.

The painting step is where most of the excitement happens. Mine once insisted on using five colors on one caterpillar, and honestly, it looked fabulous. I love how this craft sparks imagination — suddenly the caterpillar has a name, a family, and a whole backstory. That’s the magic of spring crafts.

Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly

To be fair, I save toilet paper rolls all year just for crafts like this. Paint the roll for the butterfly’s body, then attach big paper wings decorated with scribbles, stickers, or sponge paint. It’s easy, but toddlers feel like they’re building something big.

I usually let them go completely wild with wing designs. Symmetry? Not happening. But honestly, those mismatched wings have so much personality. Once we add pipe cleaner antennae, my toddler always flaps it around the house like it’s about to take flight. It’s chaotic and adorable.

Popsicle Stick Birdhouse

This one takes a little more prep from me, but it’s worth it. I glue popsicle sticks into a simple square house shape beforehand. Then my toddler paints and decorates it however they want. In my opinion, giving them a “real-looking” project boosts their confidence.

Sometimes we add a little paper bird or feathers. I’ve found this craft opens up sweet conversations about birds in spring. The first time we hung one near the window, my toddler checked it every morning like we were expecting a tenant. It’s those small moments that make crafting special.

Paper Tulip Bouquet

Tulips just scream spring, don’t they? I cut simple tulip shapes from colored paper and let my toddler glue them onto green stems. Sometimes we add glitter — sometimes we regret the glitter. Honestly, it depends on my mood that day.

What I love most is turning the finished flowers into a “bouquet” to gift grandma or stick on the fridge. I’ve found toddlers feel so proud giving something they made. It’s simple, yes, but it carries that sweet handmade charm.

Sponge Painted Ladybug

Sponge painting is always a hit in my house. I cut a sponge into a circle shape for the ladybug body and let my toddler dip it in red paint and stamp it onto paper. Once dry, we add black spots and a little face.

The stamping part feels almost magical to them. I remember the first time mine gasped and said, “It’s a bug!” Honestly, that reaction alone made the cleanup worth it. It’s messy, bright, and perfectly spring-themed.

Nature Leaf Printing

This one feels extra special because we start with a little walk outside. We collect leaves in different shapes and sizes, then paint one side and press them onto paper. I’ve found toddlers love the surprise of seeing the veins and patterns show up.

To be fair, sometimes the prints don’t come out clear. But that unpredictability is kind of beautiful. It’s a simple way to connect spring weather with art time, and honestly, it makes the whole activity feel more meaningful.

DIY Seed Planting Cups 🌸🌼

This is probably my favorite spring craft because it turns into something living. We decorate small paper cups with stickers and drawings, then fill them with soil and plant easy seeds like beans or flowers. In my opinion, toddlers love the responsibility of watering “their” plant.

The waiting part teaches patience — which, let’s be honest, is rare in toddler life. I’ve found checking the cups every morning becomes a tiny ritual. When the first green sprout pops up, the excitement is unreal. It’s not just a craft anymore; it’s a little lesson in growth and spring magic.