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23 Kid-Friendly Crafts to Celebrate Earth Day
Earth Day is on April 22, so it only seems sense that we’ve gathered a tonne of crafts that celebrate our wonderful planet. These Earth Day crafts are some seriously inspirational ways to reuse, repurpose, and have a blast this April, ranging from recycled crafts for kids that include pressed flower bookmarks to leaf painting and a bird bath.
Earth-Friendly Milk & Vinegar Plastic
What happens when milk and vinegar are combined? sustainable plastic! Little Bins for Little Hands’ easy-to-complete kitchen science project employs natural materials and yields a creative craft when you shape and colour it to resemble the planet.
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Earth Day Slime
This ooey, gooey fad may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but this Earth Day slime from A Sparkle of Genius is a delightful way to commemorate the occasion. This festive craft is made with water, borax, glue, and loads of dazzling glitter.
Pressed Flower Bookmarks
Take some flowers and leaves with you so you may save them forever. This simple project, which honours the tremendous beauty of the Earth, can be made with contact paper or a laminator. A simple lesson can be found at Buggy & Buddy.
Leaf Art
Make art to honour the splendour of our great world! Like this adorable activity from Fireflies & Mudpies, use organic materials like grass, leaves, and sticks in combination with a little paint.
DIY Bird Bath
The Chirping Moms created this colourful and uplifting craft to greet neighbourhood birds. Before adding water, simple terra-cotta pots are painted and put together. Let’s start observing birds!
Painted Wood Slices
With this Homegrown Friends project, settle in for some relaxing painting. Children will enjoy experimenting with a new creative medium and discovering the many textures present on each piece of wood.
Grass People
Create your own tin can salon with things you may find, then connect with nature. The prettiest grass people you’ve ever seen are created with this entertaining craft from Toddler Approved using recyclable materials and some entertaining crafting items.
Stained Glass Earth Painting
Wax paper, paint, brushes, and a small amount of black paper are all that are needed for this simple Royal Baloo activity. Kids can use their imaginations to create something, which can then be cut into an earth form and hung in a window to create a stunning stained glass appearance.
Eco Bead Bracelet
With an eco-bead bracelet like this one from In the Playroom, you can turn your imagination into fashion. A fun kit like this one from Amazon can be purchased to quickly transform paper strips into works of art.
DIY Garden Stakes
Celebrate the abundance of our wonderful planet Earth by making a fun DIY project like these Garden Stakes from Mod Podge Rocks. Repurpose the Mason jar lids by printing a cute label or letting the kids sketch something adorable to label each of your homegrown vegetables.
Earth Day Newspaper Garland
What is the ideal method to observe Earth Day? Obviously with a garland made of newspapers! The inside scoop on how to top off your celebrations with beautiful paper planets is available at Kitchen Counter Chronicle.
Painted Garden Sticks
Try this idea from Sweet Thing Designs if you’re searching for a simple, environmentally friendly yard décor. The youngsters will enjoy collecting sticks and decorating them afterwards.
Tin Can Windchimes
We are in awe of this creation from Hands on As We Grow! A few cans from your recycling bin are all you need to create your very own stunning windchime. Before assembly, let your kids decorate for that extra-special touch.
Egg Carton Millennium Falcon
With the aid of The Weisse Guys and an upcycled egg carton, you can travel to a galaxy far, far away. This concept not only breathes fresh life into something you might typically throw away, but it also makes playing enjoyable for a Wookiee.
Coffee Filter Earth
Here’s a quick DIY project that won’t need any unusual materials. According to I Heart Crafty Things, a coffee filter, some markers, and some water can be used to create a lovely earth.
Coiled Magazine Paper Bowls
Even though it takes a little longer to complete, this activity from Frugal Upstate is simple enough for young hands. Additionally, it’s the ideal way to pass a soggy spring day.
Earth Day Collage
For Earth Day, create a cool collage! It’s simple to recycle old magazines to create brand-new artwork with an earth theme. For the complete directions, head over to I Heart Crafty Things.
Gum Leaf Necklaces
This adorable craft idea from Let the Children Play is the epitome of simplicity. Simply gather a few leaves, let the kids draw or paint on them, and then string them together to create a chic necklace.
Earth Mosaic
Tell everyone in the neighbourhood how excited you are for Earth Day! You can transform cardboard into a fantastical earth mosaic for your window with the help of Make and Takes.
Peanut Butter Bird Feeder
These bird feeders will make a few feathered friends very happy. Collect some pinecones from your backyard or nearby park. For the directions, go to Tinkerlab.
Puffy Paint Earth
No Time for Flashcards has a charming idea that will encourage kids to get their hands dirty. Give your young Picasso full reign after creating some puffy paint with shaving cream, white glue, and green paint.
Toilet Paper Roll Animals
Make a charming animal out of a toilet paper roll; the possibilities are endless, from bunnies to butterflies. Untrained Housewife has a variety of tutorials available.
Recycled Paper Hearts
Create your own recycled paper at home by using the leftover paper that is lying around. No Time for Flashcards has the (very simple!) instructions.