These April crafts for kids are the perfect addition to several preschool themes. Create them during your craft time, turn them into a spring station, use them as fun morning work, or create them at home.
April Crafts For Kids
April crafts mean that spring is officially here. You may be stuck inside because of a rainy day, but these easy spring crafts are sure to make you feel happy.
Last month was full of rainbow crafts. This month provides us with some fun holidays for kids. Easter happens some years, Earth Day,
While kids of all ages will enjoy these easy crafts, they are perfect for pairing with your favorite April preschool themes. Create spring stations, colorful craft projects, or make them at home!
Disclosure: Some of the links in this post are “affiliate links.” This means if you click on the link and purchase an item, we may receive an affiliate commission.
April Preschool Themes
Here are several exciting themes you can explore in your classroom. Use one or fill the entire month with these special days and themes. Then find a craft project to go with the theme!
- Animals
- Birds
- Dolphins (National Dolphin Day is April 14)
- Frogs (National Frog Month)
- Penguins (World Penguin Day is April 25)
- Rabbits/Bunny
- Bugs/Insects
- Butterflies
- Eggs
- Farm
- Flowers
- Gardens
- Librarians (Library week is the first week in April, and Children’s book day is April 2)
- Poetry (National Poetry Month)
- Ponds
- Rain (April showers bring May flowers!)
- Rain Forest
- Recycling
- Seeds
- Spring
- Tornados
- Trees or Forests (Arbor Day is in April!)
- Umbrellas
- Weather
- April Holidays
- Palm Sunday & Good Friday (Dates Varies)
- Easter (Date Varies)
- Administrative Professionals Day (Date Varies)
- April Fools (April 1)
- Earth Day (April 22)
- Arbor Day (Last Friday in April)
Our Favorite Craft Supplies
When creating these cute spring-themed activities, you are probably going to want to stock up on some supplies.
These simple materials are perfect for crafting with young kids. While not each of them is used in the crafts below, they are all staples in our craft bin. If you don’t have any on hand, that might be ok. Take a look at the craft first to see whether or not you need them.
- Construction Paper – One of our favorite craft supplies.
- Cardboard – Perfect for using up all those boxes you get in the mail!
- Craft Sticks or popsicle sticks – A classic staple, use them in your craft or to mix paint.
- Kid-Friendly paint – Kids love to get messy! Check out our favorite tips for painting with young children.
- Googly Eyes – You can literally add them to any project and it instantly becomes cuter.
- Tissue Paper – We always have this on hand. Buy it new or use or save it from birthday parties and holidays.
- Toilet Paper/Paper Towel Rolls – A great way to recycle your paper tubes is to use them in crafts!
- Paper Plates – Grab this party supply to create fun crafts.
- Contact Paper – We use this a lot to create suncatcher crafts
- Pipe Cleaners – Their bendy and hold their shape, which makes for some fun creating!
- Coffee Filters – This inexpensive item is fun to create with.
- Pom Poms – Fluffy and always fun.
- Egg Cartons – Recycle these into fantastic crafts!
- Puffy Paint – Makes great snow!!
- Cotton Balls – Perfect for fuzzy tails.
Pin this collection of April preschool crafts
Are you still brainstorming your lesson plans? No worries, just pin this to your favorite craft board so you can easily find these fun crafts
April Crafts for Preschoolers
This collection of crafts and activities are perfect for your April lesson plans
World Penguin Day is April 25th! Normally, I think of colder months, when I think of penguins. But they are adorable all year long!
Main Craft Supplies:
Construction Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Scissor Practice
Butterflies are great for spring and Easter! This construction paper butterfly is great for a station activity.
Main Craft Supplies:
Construction Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Scissor Practice
Grab the free template and a paper tube out of the recycling to make this simple butterfly.
Main Craft Supplies:
Toilet Paper Tube
Construction Paper
Pipe Cleaners
Template
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Practice
Scissor Skills
This tissue paper craft is great for building those fine motor skills. Plus it makes a lovely suncatcher.
Main Craft Supplies:
Tissue Paper
Pipe Cleaners
Paper Tubes
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Dying eggs is a fun activity for Easter or during an egg-themed activity.
Main Craft Supplies:
Foods needed for colors
Vinegar
Eggs
Additional Skills:
STEAM
Color Mixing
If you're planning a class party or a birthday party, there are some fun farm ideas for you to check out.
Main Craft Supplies:
Various
Glitter may sound scary, but this craft gives you all the shimmer without all the stress.
Main Craft Supplies:
Glitter Glue
Markers
Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
These tulips are simple and fun to create. Plus, you can't have spring without a tulip or two.
Main Craft Supplies:
Construction Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Scissor Practice
The flower crafts don't stop there, we have 18 more amazing flower crafts that kids can make.
Combine recycling with gardening with these garden labels.
Main Craft Supplies:
Jar Lids
Wire Hangers
Paint
Additional Skills:
Recycling
Painting
Use your child's fingerprints to create adorable garden labels.
Main Craft Supplies:
Paint Sticks
Paint
Additional Skills:
Painting
Create lots of fun recycled projects with this list of craft ideas.
In April, spring is in the air. Check out these fun spring crafts.
Trees are a popular theme in April!
Main Craft Supplies:
Construction Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Scissor Practice
Why paint eggs when you can paint rocks! These Easter Egg rocks are great for celebrating the season.
Main Craft Supplies:
Rocks
Paint
Painter's Tape
Additional Skills:
Painting
Print these coloring pages for a station, morning work, or your kitchen table.
Main Craft Supplies:
Coloring Pages
Crayons/Markers
Additional Skills:
Coloring
Find more Easter fun with this collection of Easter crafts.
Celebrate Earth Day with these simply painted rocks.
Main Craft Supplies:
Rocks
Paint
Additional Skills:
Painting
More monthly preschool crafts
Enjoy more fun holidays and monthly theme ideas.
- March Crafts – St Patrick’s Day, Rainbows, and more!
- May Crafts – Spring, Suns, and more! (coming soon…)
Please share this collection of April activities for kids
This site wouldn’t be here without shares from people like you, and we are so thankful that you took the time to visit Twitchetts.
Know a friend who is looking for April crafts for kids? Please share it on Facebook or save it to your favorite board on Pinterest.
