15 Spring Nature Crafts for Preschool

Spring is almost here, and depending on where you live, you might already be spotting little hints of it like fresh blooms, warmer sunshine, and longer days ahead. This season always feels like a breath of fresh air, bringing more time to play, explore, and make sweet memories with the kids.

These simple spring nature crafts are easy to prep and full of fun for your little ones.

Make a Natural Nesting Material Dispenser

From early spring to late summer, birds are busy building nests. You can help them by making a simple nesting material dispenser using a vine ball or similar holder.

Fill it with bits of natural materials like dry grass, pet hair, or soft moss, and hang it outside. Birds will love having easy access to cozy nesting supplies right in your garden.

Clothespin Bird Feeder

Once you have the few supplies needed, this one from Little Pine Learners is very simple to make. We have tried bird feeders before, but this version looks like it might be the easiest one yet. Your kids will enjoy putting it together, and the little birds will love it too.
Materials needed:

• Cardboard
• Cookie-cutter shapes (optional)
• Pencil
• Scissors
• Glue
• Clothespins
• Bird seed
• Peanut butter

Make an Alder Cone Bee Mobile

Celebrate the arrival of spring and the return of the bees with a beautiful alder cone bee mobile. Alder trees grow throughout the UK, and their small cones are perfect for crafting. With a bit of paint, string, and imagination, you can turn them into adorable bees and hang them as cheerful spring decor.

Dyeing Ceramic Eggs with Natural Dyes

Decorating ceramic eggs with natural dyes is a fun and eco-friendly craft that creates beautiful results. Using plants and vegetables like red cabbage or turmeric can produce stunning blue and yellow shades. Ceramic eggs are a great option for anyone who doesn’t use real eggs, and they last year after year as lovely decorations.

Flower Pounding

Raising Up Wild Things has so many creative wildflower crafts, but this one really stands out. Any activity that lets kids do a bit of pounding is always a hit in our home. The best part is the beautiful results you get when the flowers transfer their colors onto the fabric or paper.
Materials needed:

• Wildflowers, leaves, or any flowers from your garden (pansies, petunias, roses, and geraniums work especially well)
• Fabric or paper with a cutting board underneath
• Painter’s tape or masking tape
• Parchment paper
• Metal hammer or rubber mallet
• Spatula or skillet scraper

Make a Miniature Woodland Garden

Creating a miniature woodland garden is a lovely way to bring a touch of the forest into your own outdoor space. It also makes a wonderful small world play area for children.

They can gather moss, small stones, twigs, and little plants to design their own forest scene. This activity connects kids with nature while letting their creativity flow.

Butterfly Petal Pictures

Making butterfly petal pictures is a fun and colorful spring craft. Collect petals and leaves in different shades, then arrange them on paper in the shape of butterflies.

Children can experiment with patterns and colors to design their own fluttery creations. This is a wonderful way to appreciate the beauty of flowers while enjoying a relaxing, creative moment together.

Everlasting Dandelion Clocks

Watching how the fluffy white dandelion clock forms after the bright yellow flower fades is such a lovely way to learn about nature. You can preserve these delicate seed heads by carefully picking them and placing them in a jar.

Keeping them this way protects them from the wind and lets you enjoy their beauty all season long. It is a simple spring project that captures the magic of nature in a gentle, lasting way.

Painted Twig Bouquet

Painting and sticks make the perfect combination for a quick and easy project. This one is so simple to prep, and kids will love collecting sticks and giving them a colorful makeover. Thank you, Homemade Ginger, for such a fun idea.
Materials needed:

• Twigs
• Acrylic paint
• Paintbrush

Make Your Own Nature Bracelet

This simple and sweet activity adds extra fun to any walk outdoors. Wrap a piece of tape loosely around your child’s wrist with the sticky side facing out, then press on petals, leaves, and tiny flowers as you explore.

Each bracelet becomes a colorful reminder of your nature adventure and encourages kids to notice the little details all around them.

Making Nature Sun Prints

Creating sun prints with leaves and flowers is such a magical activity for kids and adults alike. Gather a few natural treasures, place them on sun print paper, and watch how the sunlight captures their shapes.

The finished prints look like delicate silhouettes and can be framed or turned into cards. It is a simple and beautiful way to celebrate the brightness of spring.

Making Leaf and Flower Batiked Easter Eggs

Decorating Easter eggs with leaves and flowers gives such a charming, natural touch. This craft involves pressing small leaves or petals onto eggs before dyeing them so their shapes remain as light patterns against the colored background.

The results are delicate and beautiful, making them perfect for spring displays or Easter baskets.

Make Lilac Petal Bath Bombs

If your kids enjoy mixing potions or love bath bombs, this activity will be a favorite. Collect lilac petals and combine them with a simple bath bomb recipe to create fragrant little fizzers. They make bath time extra special and bring a gentle floral scent that feels just like spring in full bloom.

Flower Head Printing

Flower head printing is a lovely, plastic-free nature craft that works for all ages. Simply pick some blooms, dip them into paint, and press them gently onto paper or fabric.

Each print captures the unique texture and shape of the flower, creating soft, natural art. It is simple, mess-free, and perfect for an afternoon of spring crafting.

Sun Art Paper Lanterns

Little Pine Learners never disappoints. This sun art paper craft looks like such a fun activity for kids. There are three different lantern styles to choose from, so your child can pick one that matches their skill level. These will add a lovely glow to your home once finished.
Materials needed:

• Sun print paper kit
• Pieces of nature (collect a wide variety to experiment with)
• Flameless tea light candles