Spring is here, and it’s the perfect time for some colorful, creative fun! These five easy art projects are just right for 1st graders—simple to make, mostly mess-friendly, and full of spring cheer. Let’s get crafting!
Read through each section or jump right to the craft you want to try first!
Raining Cats & Dogs
Bring some rainy day fun into your classroom with this cute project! Students will craft a cat and dog under an umbrella and write their own rainy day story to go with it.
April Fool’s Fish
April Fool’s Day can bring plenty of classroom chaos, so craft time might be the last thing on your mind. But what if you could turn all that energy into a fun project? This April Fool’s Day Fish craftivity does just that!
Earth Day Bear Hug
With this Earth Day Bear Hug craft, your students can show their love for the planet in a fun and creative way!
Bunny Basket
This bunny craft is a super fun way to bring some Easter and/or spring cheer to your classroom! Kids will love making their own bunny in a basket, and the writing prompts make it even more special. Easy to prep and perfect for a mix of creativity and learning!
Crayon Scratch Art
Create your own scratch art using materials you already have in your classroom cupboards!
Materials needed:
- White paper
- Crayons
- Paintbrushes
- Black tempera paint
- Paperclips, pencil tips or coins
- Have students cover their entire white paper with a crayon design. Tell them to press hard.
- Cover the picture completely with the tempera paint and let dry overnight.
- Lay the dry papers under a heavy box or stack of books until they lay flat.
- Students use a pointed object to scratch a design into their paper.
Grab all of these activities…and SO much more!
If you’re ready for spring art projects but don’t want to spend time searching and planning, you can find them all here!
