April Archives - Twitchetts https://twitchetts.com/tag/april/ Creative, playful, inspired kids. Tue, 25 Apr 2023 16:04:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://twitchetts.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Squares-Sq_512x512-150x150.jpg April Archives - Twitchetts https://twitchetts.com/tag/april/ 32 32 Printable Rain Activities for Preschoolers https://twitchetts.com/2023/04/printable-rain-activities.html/ Thu, 27 Apr 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://twitchetts.com/?p=19667 These printable rain activities for preschoolers are perfect for your rain preschool theme. It could be a stand-alone April showers theme or a lesson during your weather theme. Either time, you'll be able to use one of these printable activities.

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These printable rain activities for preschoolers are perfect for your rain preschool theme. It could be a stand-alone April showers theme or a lesson during your weather theme. Either time, you’ll be able to use one of these printable activities.

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Rain activities for preschoolers

Rainy weather happens everywhere. Teaching kids about rain is a great preschool theme.

These rain printables are a great way to help teach your kids about rain. April is a great time to talk about rain, since April showers lead to May flowers. (which lead to pilgrams…)

Each of these rain coloring pages and activities are great for some indoor fun.

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Ways to use these printable activities

These printables can be used in a variety of ways.

  • Create rain themed stations
  • Add them to other weather activities.
  • Set them out for morning work.
  • They make a great rainy day activity
  • Perfect for at school or in your living room.

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Rain Themed Printables

These rain coloring pages and activities are perfect for preschoolers.

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Bookmarks

Help your kids reach their reading goals with this collection of rain bookmarks.

* Printable details:

  • 5 full-color bookmarks
  • 5 coloring page style bookmarks
  • Bookmarks are 2"x7"
  • Prints on 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

Coloring Pages

Kids and adults love coloring pages. This collection is perfect for young kids.

* Printable details:

  • 6 coloring pages
  • Prints on 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

Matching Game

Play a fun round of memory with this printable game. A cute rain cloud on one side and fun rainy day objects and themes on the other.

* Printable details:

  • 4-page full-color set
  • 4-page set with black and white matching side
  • Prints on 8 1/2 x 11 paper.
  • Please make sure you can print on both sides of your paper.

Mini Coloring Book

This one-page coloring mini-book is great for throwing into a busy bag or putting into a station.

* Printable details:

  • 1-page coloring book
  • link to folding instruction video
  • Prints on 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

Easy Puzzle

A simple puzzle that reveals a rainy day scene. Each piece can be glued down to the included grid. Great for working on fine motor skills.

* Printable details:

  • 1-page puzzle
  • 1-page grid for puzzle assembly
  • Prints on 8 1/2 x 11 paper.

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Our Favorite Craft Supplies

These craft supplies are perfect for crafting with young kids. Each one is a staple in our craft bin.

  • 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!!
  • Paper Bags – Using this recycled supply is a fun way to make puppets.

Other printables for kids you may enjoy

Check out these other fun printables that you may enjoy.

  • 3D Rainbow – Teach the colors of the rainbow with this fun paper craft template.
  • Adam and Eve – These printables are great for teaching this Bible story.

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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.

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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!

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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

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April Crafts for Preschoolers

This collection of crafts and activities are perfect for your April lesson plans

Paper Penguin

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

Paper Butterfly

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

Toilet Paper Roll Butterfly

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

Tissue Paper Butterflies

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

Naturally Dyed Eggs

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

Farm Animal Party

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

Mess-Free Glitter Flower

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

Construction Paper Tulips

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

18 more colorful flowers

The flower crafts don't stop there, we have 18 more amazing flower crafts that kids can make.

UpCycled Garden Labels

Combine recycling with gardening with these garden labels.

Main Craft Supplies:
Jar Lids
Wire Hangers
Paint

Additional Skills:
Recycling
Painting

Fingerprint Garden Labels

Use your child's fingerprints to create adorable garden labels.

Main Craft Supplies:
Paint Sticks
Paint

Additional Skills:
Painting

5 more Recycled Projects

Create lots of fun recycled projects with this list of craft ideas.

Spring Crafts

In April, spring is in the air. Check out these fun spring crafts.

Spring Trees

Trees are a popular theme in April!

Main Craft Supplies:
Construction Paper

Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Scissor Practice

Easter Rocks

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

Easter Egg Coloring Pages

Print these coloring pages for a station, morning work, or your kitchen table.

Main Craft Supplies:
Coloring Pages
Crayons/Markers

Additional Skills:
Coloring

10 more Easter Crafts

Find more Easter fun with this collection of Easter crafts.

Earth Day painted rocks

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…)

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