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Rainbow Crafts for Kids
On a dull day there is nothing better than seeing a rainbow to make you smile. And we don’t have to rely on Mother Nature to deliver the goods because today I’ve hunted down 10 of the brightest rainbow crafts for kids I could find.
There’s something here for all ages to enjoy from toddler to teen so be sure to scroll all the way to the end to make sure you don’t miss any of the bright ideas!
Rainbow Paper Collage Art for Kids
What you will make:
I love this whimsical paper collage idea because while there isn’t actually a rainbow in the picture all the colours are included.
Which age group is this suitable for?
Kids of all ages will enjoy this project.
Scrabble Tile Wall Art
What you will make:
Isn’t this just the best rainbow art for a nursery wall! I love the use of the scrabble tiles to spell out the message too.
Which age group is this suitable for?
School aged through to teens
A Beginners Guide to Printmaking
What you will make:
I’m sure you’ve done finger printing and even leaf printing with your child before, but have you tried monoprinting with a cookie sheet or even making your own stamps?
This rainbow craft is made up of six different print making techniques so you’ll want to take your time to get the most out of it.
Which age group is this suitable for?
Kids of all ages.
A Rainbow Walk
What you will make:
If the weather is fine then why not take your crafting session outside and learn all about the rainbow colours on a nature walk!
Which age group is this suitable for?
Toddlers and preschoolers
Rainbow Fabric Tapestry DIY
via Cutouts Kids
What you will make:
This tapestry rainbow is simple enough for even toddlers to make but the results are really quite stunning and it will look fabulous hanging on your wall!
Which age group is this suitable for?
Kids of all ages
Rainbow Fish Crepe Paper Collage Art
What you will make:
If your child is a fan of the Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister then this is the perfect craft to bring the story to life.
Which age group is this suitable for?
Toddlers and preschoolers
Recycled Rainbow Art Project
via Cutouts Kids
What you will make:
I love recycled crafts because it’s always so satisfying to create a work of art out of something destined for the recycling box.
The great thing about this project is that there is a messy method and a not so messy method so you can pick the one that suits your child (or you) the best!
Which age group is this suitable for?
Kids of all ages
Sparkly Button Rainbow
What you will make:
This rainbow project is going to be worthy of wall space so be sure you have somewhere to hang it up!
Which age group is this suitable for?
Preschoolers and older children who need fine motor practice.
Paper Plate Rainbow Craft
What you will make:
You know I’m a big fan of paper plate crafts, because those plates are a super cheap resource to keep in your kid’s craft box!
This craft is a great combination of colour sorting and fine motor practice, and the end result is pretty enough to put on display.
Which age group is this suitable for?
Toddlers and preschoolers.
Beautiful Rainbow Jewelry for Kids
What you will make:
Here’s a fun craft that turns rainbows into jewellery. It would be a great group project for a rainbow themed birthday party too!
Which age group is this suitable for?
School aged children
