Seasonal Crafts for Kids

Seasonal crafts give children a reason to look outside and then make something small indoors. You do not need a new bin of supplies each season. Paper, leaves from a walk, and crayons cover spring, summer, autumn, and winter.

Folded snowflake

Ages: 6+. Time: 15 minutes.

You need: a paper square, scissors.

1. Fold the square in half, then in half again.
2. Cut small notches on the folded edges.
3. Open it carefully.
4. Tape it to a window.

Fewer cuts make a stronger flake. Too many cuts and it falls apart.

Leaf rubbing set

Ages: 4+. Time: 15 minutes.

You need: leaves, thin paper, crayons.

1. Place a leaf under the paper, vein side up.
2. Rub with the side of a crayon.
3. Repeat with two more leaves.
4. Notice which leaf made the clearest print.

Dry leaves crumble. Freshly fallen leaves work better.

Paper blossom

Ages: 4+. Time: 15 minutes.

You need: a paper square, a green strip, glue.

1. Draw a spiral on the square and cut along it, with help if needed.
2. Roll the spiral loosely and glue the centre.
3. Glue it to the top of the stem.
4. Add one leaf.

A loose roll looks more like a flower than a tight coil.

Sun print with crayons

Ages: 5+. Time: 15 minutes.

You need: paper, yellow and orange crayons, a cup.

1. Trace a cup for the sun.
2. Colour it, pressing hard.
3. Draw straight rays.
4. Add one outdoor thing you saw today.

Pressing hard is the skill. Pale scribbles will not look like a sun.

The Imagination Hive is a children's art and STEM studio in Milton, Ontario. These projects use ordinary paper and scraps so you can start today.

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