17 Easy Preschool Crafts

Preschool crafts are the perfect way to engage young children in fun, hands-on activities that spark creativity and learning. These preschool crafts help develop fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and cognitive abilities while keeping kids entertained. Whether you’re looking for simple preschool crafts for home or preschool crafts for the classroom, there are endless possibilities to explore. These crafts can be made using everyday materials and are designed to be safe and easy for little hands. Get ready to discover a wide range of preschool craft ideas that are both educational and exciting for toddlers and preschoolers.

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When it comes to preschool crafts, it’s all about making learning enjoyable through creativity. Preschool craft ideas are an essential part of early childhood education, as they encourage kids to express themselves through art. Simple crafts for preschoolers not only help with developing essential skills, but they also foster a love for learning and exploration. With preschool crafts, children can create beautiful art pieces, explore different textures, and develop their imagination. You’ll find that these craft activities will become a regular part of your preschooler’s day as they discover the joy of creating with their own hands.

Looking for easy preschool craft activities to do at home or in the classroom? Preschool crafts are not only enjoyable but also provide opportunities to introduce concepts like colors, shapes, and numbers. These craft ideas for preschoolers are great for promoting problem-solving, following directions, and boosting confidence as they complete their creations. From preschool paper crafts to nature crafts, there’s something for every child’s interest and skill level. With preschool crafts, you’ll make memories while fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social skills in a fun, hands-on way.

Preschool Crafts for Little Hands

#17 Watercolor Easter Egg Art

Supplies

• Stockmar watercolors, liquid watercolors, watercolor tubes, or a watercolor pallet
• Cardstock or watercolor paper
• Flat wash watercolor paintbrush
• Crayons or Oil Pastels
• Easter Egg Template Printable (optional)
• Scissors (optional)
• Construction paper or colored cardstock (optional)

Directions

• Print or draw an egg shape on cardstock or watercolor paper.
• Use crayons or oil pastels to draw designs on the egg. Only white crayons will create hidden designs.
• Use a flat wash watercolor paintbrush and watercolor paints to reveal the hidden designs.
• Let the Easter egg art dry.
• Optional: Cut out the Easter egg and glue it to construction paper or colored cardstock.

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 #16 Cute Unicorn Eggs

Materials:

• White Paint
• Black Paint Pen or Black Permanent Marker
• Wooden Eggs
• Paint Brush
• Hot Glue
• Paper Flowers (or make your own from felt or paper)
• Gold Glitter Cardstock
• Green, White, and Pink Cardstock
• Pencil
• Unicorn Horn Printable

Instructions:

• Your magical unicorn egg decoration is complete!
• Blow out the white eggs and let them dry completely, or paint the wooden eggs white with 1-2 coats. Allow to dry fully.
• Download and print the unicorn horn template. Cut it out.
• Trace the round circle from the template onto gold glitter cardstock and cut it out. Then, cut the circle in half.
• Roll the circle into a horn shape and secure it with hot glue.
• Trace and cut out the ear and leaf template from cardstock.
• Glue the pink inner ear onto the white ear piece and set aside.
• Glue the unicorn horn on the top of the egg (keep in mind the top is more narrow than the bottom).
• Attach the ears on each side of the horn.
• Decorate the unicorn egg by gluing on paper flowers and green leaves.
• Use a pencil to sketch eyes and lashes.
• Trace over the pencil eyes with a black paint pen or permanent marker.

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 #15 Glitter Egg Slime

Materials:

• Borax
• Clear School Glue
• Pink Food Coloring
• Green Food Coloring
• Yellow Food Coloring
• Assorted Spring-themed Glitter
• Ultra-fine Glitter
• Fillable Easter Eggs

Instructions:

• Stir the mixture as it becomes “goopy” and continue until all liquid is absorbed.
• Add 1/2 cup of water to two separate bowls.
• In one bowl, mix 1/2 cup of clear glue with the water.
• Add a drop of food coloring of your choice and any glitter you desire. Stir well.
• In the second bowl, dissolve 1/2 teaspoon of Borax in the water.
• Slowly add the Borax mixture to the glue mixture, 1 teaspoon at a time.

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 #14 Tissue Paper Easter Egg

Materials:

• Easter Egg Template
• Tissue Paper Squares
• Glue

Instructions:

• Encourage older kids to create their own designs and patterns within the egg shape.
• Print out an Easter egg coloring template or draw your own egg shape on a piece of paper.
• Scrunch tissue paper squares and fill in the egg outline with different colors.
• Use glue to attach the tissue paper squares to the paper.

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 #13 Salt Dough Easter Eggs

Supplies:

• Salt Dough (recipe available here)
• Easter egg cookie cutter
• Acrylic paint (neon colors: pink, purple, green, orange, blue)
• Mod Podge (glossy) or clear spray glaze
• Glitter
• Gold twine for hanging

Directions:

• Make the dough
  Follow the salt dough recipe (available here). If you want fewer ornaments, cut the recipe in half.
• Roll out the dough
  Roll the dough to about 1/2 cm in thickness.
• Cut out the shapes
  Use an Easter egg cookie cutter to shape your ornaments, then place them on a baking sheet. Use a straw to create a hole at the top of each egg.
  Tip: Use parchment paper or a non-stick baking sheet to prevent sticking.
• Bake the salt dough ornaments
  Follow the baking instructions in the recipe to dry your dough.
• Paint the ornaments
  Once dry, get creative with painting your Easter eggs. Use your favorite designs—some wavy, others straight.
• Seal the ornaments
  After painting, seal your ornaments with Mod Podge or a clear glaze spray for durability. Ensure to follow the product instructions for a long-lasting finish.
• Add glitter
  Apply glue to the painted eggs, then sprinkle glitter on top. Shake off excess glitter.
• Add twine
  Attach gold twine for hanging your ornaments.

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 #12 Egg Doily Craft

Supplies:

• Egg Template
• Paper Doilies
• Craft Paper (cardstock recommended for durability and bright colors)
• Washable Markers
• Paintbrush
• Small Container of Water
• Craft Glue (a glue stick may not work well for this craft)

Directions:

• Once dry, you can display the decorated eggs on the wall or turn them into Easter cards by gluing them onto folded pieces of paper.
• Use the egg template or trace an egg shape on the craft paper and have the child cut it out. (For a symmetrical egg, fold a piece of scratch paper in half, draw half an egg, cut it out, unfold, and use it as a template.)
• Color the doily with markers, ensuring not to rip it.
• Carefully brush water on the doily with a paintbrush, allowing the marker to run like watercolors. Set the doily aside to dry.
• (Optional) After using markers, watercolor paints can be applied for additional decoration.
• Trace the craft paper egg onto the doily and cut it out.
• Glue the doily to the craft paper egg.

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 #11 Marbled Easter Eggs

 #10 Squeegee Paint Easter Egg

Materials

• Squeegee
• Watercolor paper
• Paints in various colors (tempera paints in squeeze bottles recommended for easy application by little hands)
• Drop cloth or butcher paper
• Egg template

Instructions

• Let the paper Easter eggs dry completely. Once dry, place something heavy, like books, on top to prevent curling.
• Cut out an egg template using our FREE PRINTABLE. Use it to create multiple paper eggs.
• Add drops of paint onto the paper Easter eggs.
• Use the squeegee in different directions to spread the paint and add texture. Wipe off the squeegee between eggs.

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 #9 Yarn Wrapped Easter Eggs

Materials:

• Egg pattern
• Cardboard
• Beads
• Yarn
• Scissors
• Hot glue and a hot glue gun

Instructions:

• Use hot glue to secure the end of the yarn to the back of the egg.
• Trace the shape of an Easter egg onto the cardboard and cut it out.
• Cut small slits around the outside of the egg.
• Pull a long piece of yarn through a slit and begin wrapping the yarn around the cardboard egg.
• Wrap the yarn in various directions, stringing colorful beads along the way.
• Once finished, secure a loop of yarn to the back with hot glue.

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 #8 Tin Foil Easter Egg Craft

Supplies Needed:

• Cardboard
• Scissors
• Tin foil (aluminum foil)
• Sharpie markers

Instructions:

• Decorate the egg: Using Sharpie markers, have your child draw lines and designs all over the foil. They can also trace over the designs to add extra details and texture.
• Cut out an egg from cardboard: Draw an egg shape on the cardboard and have your child cut it out.
• Cover the egg with tin foil: Tear off a piece of tin foil and lay your cardboard egg on top. Fold the foil edges over the egg to completely cover the front.

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 #7 Easter Egg Basket Craft

Easter Paper Plate Basket Supplies:

• 2 paper plates
• Brown paint
• Brown cardstock
• Ribbon
• Hot glue (adults only)

Potato Stamped Easter Eggs Supplies:

• Paint (bright neon pink, green, blue, and orange)
• Gold glitter glue
• White cardstock
• Green Easter filling

Directions to Make an Easter Paper Plate Basket:

• Paint the outside of the paper plates brown and let them dry.
• Glue the two paper plates together and cut off 1/3 from the top (use hot glue for sturdiness).
• Glue brown cardstock strips (4 horizontal and 4 vertical) to form the basket. You can trim the strips to size or simply glue and trim around the edges.
• Add a ribbon handle by gluing it to the inside of the paper plate.

Directions to Make Easter Egg Potato Stamps:

• Optionally, add gold glitter glue on top for a sparkling touch.
• Cut and carve potato stamps with fun designs like diagonal stripes or chevron. Adults should carve the design, and kids can paint and stamp.
• Press the carved potato firmly onto the paper. If parts of the design are missing, press again or touch up with paint.

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 #6 Mini Egg Easter Craft

Materials Needed:

• Mini Foam Easter Eggs (available at the dollar store or on Amazon)
• Colored Cardstock
• Glue Dots or Hot Glue (with adult assistance)
• Easter Egg Template (printable version available)

Instructions:

• Continue gluing the eggs. You can create a pattern with colors, mix up the colors for each row, or even alternate colors within rows for a fun design! Let kids create their own unique look.
• Print off the Easter egg template. You can either use the printable one or draw your own. If you want to avoid printed marks, print the template on a separate paper and trace it onto the cardstock with a pencil.
• Start gluing the mini foam Easter eggs onto the cardstock. For younger kids, use adhesive dots, or hot glue for better hold (with adult help). Begin at the top and work your way down.

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 #5 Pom Pom Easter Egg Painting

Materials:

• 1 cup laundry detergent
• 1/2 cup water
• Food coloring

Instructions:

• Add a few drops of food coloring to each container. You can use any colors you choose, as the food coloring washes off easily with the detergent.
• Mix the laundry detergent and water together in a large bowl.
• Separate the soapy solution into smaller containers that are wide enough for kids to dip their hands in.

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 #4 Easy Paper Wreath

Materials:

• Paper plate
• Spring and Easter themed/colored paper
• Glue
• Glue dots
• Ribbon (7/8″ wide craft ribbon)
• Egg or oval cookie cutter (4 inches high, 3 inches across)
• Scissors

Instructions:

• Hang the wreath and enjoy it for Easter!
• Cut the inner portion from the paper plate, leaving the outer ring intact.
• If your paper has a design, turn it over and trace the cookie cutter onto the paper for a template.
• Cut out the egg shapes from the paper and glue them onto the back of the paper plate wreath.
• Cut a piece of ribbon, make a bow, and attach it to the top of the wreath using a glue dot.
• Cut another piece of ribbon, form a loop, and attach it to the back of the wreath with a glue dot.

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 #3 DIY Paper Egg Ornaments

Supplies

• Decorative paper (e.g., Vintage Bliss from Simple Stories)
• Crafter’s tape
• Scissors
• Yarn
• Beads
• Easter egg template

Instructions

• (Optional) Use scissors to trim and neaten the edges of the egg if necessary.
• Print and cut out the Easter egg template. Use it to cut out four egg shapes from the decorative paper.
• Fold each paper egg in half lengthwise.
• Apply a small amount of adhesive to one folded egg.
• Place another folded egg over the adhesive, aligning the edges to form one half of the ornament. Repeat with two other egg pieces to form the other half.
• Cut a piece of yarn several inches long.
• Tie the yarn into a knot, then thread a bead onto the opposite side, pulling it down to the knot.
• Lay the yarn across one ornament half, ensuring the bead rests against the bottom of the egg. Apply adhesive to the paper sections where the yarn touches, then place the second egg half on top.
• Thread a second bead onto the yarn, positioning it on top of the egg, and tie a knot to secure it.

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 #2 Paint Chip Easter Garland

Materials:

• Behr paint chips from Home Depot (4 colors per card)
• Scissors
• Extra small hole punch
• Waxed cotton cord

Instructions:

• Adjust the garland as needed and find the perfect spot to hang it.
• Cut the paint chips in half, removing all white except for the line between the two color shades.
• Trace the egg shape on the back of the card to avoid pencil marks on the front.
• Cut out the traced egg shapes.
• Punch two small holes at the top of each egg with the extra small hole punch.
• Thread the eggs onto the waxed cotton cord.

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 #1 Shaving Cream Easter Egg Craft

Supplies:

• Shaving Cream
• Card stock
• Paint
• Tray or box lid
• Paintbrush, toothpick or fork (something with a pointy end)
• Newspapers
• Scraper tool or old gift card

Instructions:

• Let the paint dry before displaying the Shaving Cream Painted Easter Eggs!
• Cut out different sized egg shapes from card stock using a Silhouette Cameo or print templates for tracing and cutting.
• Spray shaving cream onto your tray or box lid and spread it around (using a cookie sheet with tin foil makes for easier cleanup).
• Squirt paint (acrylic or washable tempera) over the shaving cream. Experiment with blobs, lines, squiggles, or any pattern.
• Drag a pointy-ended tool (paintbrush, fork, or toothpick) through the shaving cream and paint in straight lines, first horizontally, then vertically to create a marbleized look.
• Place a cut-out egg shape onto the shaving cream and gently press down. Let it sit for a few minutes.
• Use a scraper tool (or old gift card) to remove the shaving cream from the paper.

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