Explore all 7 colors of the rainbow with one of these adorable rainbow crafts for kids. From easy art ideas that toddlers can do, to awesome 3D construction paper rainbow crafts for older kids.
Grab your arts and crafts supplies and get started on one or more of the following projects.
You will find ideas for crafts at home or in the classroom.
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1. Simple construction paper rainbow crafts
This project looks great and is super easy to make, making it suitable for all ages. Older kids can do it themselves, while younger kids will need some preparation. With a paper cutter, you can make all the parts needed for this project in no time, even if you need a lot of them for a class of arts and crafts enthusiasts. It’s also great for learning the order of the colors of the rainbow.
Check out how we created this super simple colorful cloud.
2. 3D Rainbow Arch Ideas
This is our favorite, a curved 3D construction paper rainbow that looks almost like a real rainbow. The cotton balls add to the magic and make this rainbow craft idea worth trying.
See how we do it here
3. Easy Art Ideas
Cotton ball painting? Why not! It’s fun and great for fine motor skills – making this art project great for toddlers and preschoolers.4. Rainbow Craft Ideas from Sticks and Cotton Balls for Kids
Craft sticks are a must have craft material when it comes to crafting with kids, they are great for all ages – young children will make a simple project like this colourful while older children will be able to use them for all sorts of structures. Paint the sticks in the colours of the rainbow (plus – minus one, depending on what your craft is about – if it’s just for fun then the number doesn’t matter, if it’s about learning then stick to the actual number).Check out how we made this rainbow popsicle stick craft.
5. Make crafts with tissue paper
While getting all the colors of the rainbow can be a challenge, you can always improvise a little as long as the kids are having fun creating this project. Since this project requires a little patience as kids make tissue paper balls, it is a great fine motor exercise.Check out how to make fabric art from tissue paper
6. Rainbow Craft from Paper Plates
There are many ways you can use a paper plate to create a rainbow, our method focuses on sorting colors – in this case buttons. You can use a variety of materials, scrap paper, pom poms, fabric and more.Learn a little more about this project.
7. Rainbow Handprint Art
Handprint crafts are messy (which equals fun) and can be a great activity to do with your kids on a rainy day (and spring is generous with these activities). This activity is perfect for celebrating spring and St. Patrick’s Day.Check out this rainbow handprint artwork here.
8. Another puffy cloud
This is another perfect project to learn all about the colors of the rainbow. A bunch of these, or one large one would also look great displayed on your spring bulletin board.See how we made this rainbow craft idea
9. Play with play dough
This is an activity that will keep your kids entertained for hours. Make a batch of colorful play dough and let them get creative.See the rainbow play dough recipe here
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