Absolutely Beautiful Spring Art Projects for Kids

Here’s an awesome collection of spring art projects you need to include in your collection of spring activities for preschoolers!

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I love creating art with kids throughout every season of the year. It’s fun to watch their love of color and their enthusiasm when it comes to experimenting with new art techniques. Children are often so wide-open with their imaginations and ideas that the sky’s the limit when it comes to art.

For some reason, spring just amps up how much fun the kids and I have with art. Maybe it’s the warmer weather and the chance to take the art outside. Maybe it’s all of nature’s blooming inspiration. I’m not really sure.

Spring Art Projects

Are you and the kiddos looking forward to spring like we are? To get into gear for the change in season, I’ve gathered a collection of gorgeous spring art ideas. I’ve divided the art and crafts into categories that make me think of spring – rainbows, flowers, insects and birds, Easter, and just-plain-colorful.

Click on the highlighted text to be taken to full descriptions for each spring art project. There are a ton to choose from, so I’m sure you’ll find a variety to try!

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Rainbow-Themed Spring Art

I love rainbows any time of the year, but they always make me think of spring. It’s probably because the bursts of colors are perfect as we’re segueing away from the drearier days of winter.

Flowery Spring Art Ideas

Flowers, flowers, everywhere! With spring comes so many beautiful blossoms around our town. Why not bring them inside with these ten spring art projects?

Related: Spring Tree Crafts

Insect- and Bird-Inspired Spring Art for Preschoolers

Birds and insects are raring to go as we head into spring. And kids, being the natural scientists they are, are often fascinated by all of these creatures. So why not explore them through art?

More Colorful Spring Art Projects for Kids

Bring on all the colors to brighten up the home or classroom!

Spring Art Projects to Make for Easter

Don’t forget the Easter-themed art projects when making plans for spring.

Which of these spring art projects would your kids be most interested in?! If you’ve tried any, I’d love to hear about it in the comments below.

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Materials for Spring Themed Art Projects

Now that you’ve got a ton of spring art project ideas in your back pocket, all you have to do is decide on which projects will work best for your students and gather the materials. You’ll need different materials for each project. But here is a list of some items that will come in handy for all of your spring related art projects (I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post):

• Coffee filters
• Liquid watercolors
• Pastel paints
• Watercolor paints
• Construction paper
• Cotton balls
• Assorted tissue paper
• Pipe cleaners
• Paint brushes
• Glue sticks
• Crayons
• Markers

These are just some of the many things that can be used for all of your spring art projects. In fact, most of these materials are staples in the preschool classroom that can be used year-round! Here are some of my absolute favorite brands and products:

Spring Preschool Lesson Plans

Save time and get right to the playful learning with our printable lesson plan sets. Each set includes over 30 playful learning activities related to the theme, book suggestions, done-for-you printable lesson plans, whole group activities, small group activities, center time ideas, and related printables.

If your students loved the spring art projects, they’ll definitely enjoy the lessons and activities within these packs. Click on the images below for more information about each lesson plan pack (and get your own!):

Materials For Your Art

Here are some suggestions for items you might want to have on-hand when creating spring art projects with your students. While I’m a big fan of using what I already have on-hand, it’s also fun to find new materials sometimes, too!

Originally published March 2015.