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Fun Crafts for Preschool kids on Earth Day

ByPlayfulPreschooling

Here is a list of Fun Earth Day craft projects suitable for preschool kids, including the items needed and instructions:

Earth Day Paper Plate Craft

Items Needed:

  • Paper plate
  • Blue and green paint, crayons, or markers
  • Construction paper (skin tone or any color)
  • Scissors (adult supervision recommended)
  • Glue or stapler

Instructions:

  • Have the child decorate the paper plate using blue and green colors to represent the Earth’s oceans and land. They can paint, color, or use torn paper pieces.
  • Trace the child’s hands onto the constructiopaper.
  • Cut out the hand shapes (adult assistance may be needed).
  • Glue or staple the wrist part of the hand cutouts to the back of the paper plate, so the fingers point outwards.
  • Fold the hands around to the front of the plate, as if they are “hugging” the Earth.

Coffee Filter Earth

Items Needed:

  • Round coffee filters
  • Blue and green washable markers or liquid watercolors/food coloring
  • Dropper or spray bottle with water
  • Tray or non-porous surface to work on (to contain mess)

Instructions:

  • Flatten the coffee filter onto the tray.
  • Have the child draw patches of blue and green on the coffee filter with markers.
  • Using the dropper or spray bottle, help the child gently add water to the filter.
  • Watch as the colors bleed and blend together, creating a watercolor Earth effect.
  • Let the coffee filter dry completely.

Tissue Paper Earth Suncatcher

Items Needed:

  • Clear contact paper or wax paper
  • Blue and green tissue paper
  • Scissors
  • Glue stick (if using wax paper)
  • Black marker or construction paper (optional, for outline)

Instructions:

  • Cut two identical circles from the contact paper or wax paper.
  • Have the child tear the blue and green tissue paper into small pieces.
  • If using contact paper: Peel the backing off one circle and place it sticky-side up. Have the child stick the tissue paper pieces onto the sticky surface, arranging them to look like land and water. Place the second contact paper circle on top, sticky-side down, to seal it.
  • If using wax paper: Have the child apply glue stick to one wax paper circle. Arrange the tissue paper pieces on the glue. Apply glue to the second wax paper circle and place it on top.
  • Trim any excess tissue paper from the edges. Optionally, cut a ring from black construction paper to frame the Earth.
  • Hang in a window as a suncatcher.

Nature Collage Earth

Items Needed:

  • Cardboard or sturdy paper cut into a circle
  • Glue
  • Collected natural items: leaves (green for land), twigs, small pebbles, flower petals (blue/purple for water, if available), dirt/sand.

Instructions:

  • Go on a nature walk with the child to collect small natural items.
  • Back inside, provide the cardboard circle and glue.
  • Encourage the child to glue the collected items onto the circle, using green leaves/twigs for land and blue/other items (or leaving space) for water, to create their representation of Earth.

Seed Bombs

Items Needed:

  • Construction paper scraps (blue and green work well)
  • Water
  • Blender (adult use only)
  • Wildflower seeds native to your area (important for local ecosystems)
  • Screen or towel for drying

Instructions:

  • Tear the construction paper into small pieces.
  • Soak the paper pieces in water for about 20-30 minutes.
  • Squeeze out excess water. An adult should then blend the paper briefly to create a pulp.
  • Mix the wildflower seeds into the paper pulp.
  • Have the child take small amounts of the pulp and press it into balls or small patty shapes. Squeeze out as much water as possible.
  • Place the seed bombs on a screen or towel to dry completely (this may take a day or two).
  • Once dry, kids can toss them into areas needing some wildflowers (check local regulations first) or plant them in a garden. Explain that they are helping to plant flowers for bees and butterflies.

These crafts encourage creativity while incorporating themes of nature, recycling, and caring for our planet, perfect for Earth Day! Remember to supervise children, especially with scissors and glue.

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