March Craft and Activity Ideas

March is here, and with it comes the exciting start of Spring! As the weather begins to warm up and flowers start to bloom, it’s the perfect time to bring a little bit of those fresh vibes and colors into your home with some fun March crafts and activity ideas! Doing crafts and activities with kids at home not only sparks creativity but also provides opportunities for learning and bonding. Whether you’re looking to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day or simply embrace the month, these March craft and activity ideas are sure to keep little hands busy and minds engaged!

March Craft and Activity Ideas

Shamrock Friends Craft

This Shamrock Friends no-prep printable craft is the perfect way to get your kids excited for St. Patrick's Day! With just coloring supplies, scissors, and glue, they can create their very own unique shamrock friend. Plus, your little one can accessorize their shamrock with different shoe options, headwear, and other fun accessories included in the craft!

End of the Rainbow Craft

Rainbows are a fan favorite all year round but March and St. Patrick’s Day are the perfect time to embrace how beautiful they are! This End of the Rainbow no-prep printable craft allows kids to create their very own pot of gold with rainbow rays beaming out of it! This craft not only adds a pop of color to your home, but it’s also a great way to talk about colors, patterns, and the symbolism behind rainbows and order of colors—making it both fun and educational!

Dress Me Cat Craft

What’s more fun than an adorable kitten friend? How about dressing it up in a variety of cute Spring outfits and accessories! With the Dress Me Cat craft, kids can design and dress up their very own kitten, choosing from a variety of spring-themed outfits. It’s a fantastic way for kids to practice their fine motor skills while engaging in imaginative play. Plus, they can mix and match the clothes to create different looks for their furry friend!

Preschool and Kindergarten March Activities Packet

These no-prep printable packets are packed with a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for preschool and kindergarten-aged children. From color by number to tracing letters and numbers, your little one will stay engaged with a variety of activities designed to strengthen foundational skills. The packet also includes activities like identifying short vs. tall, patterning, and exploring “who, what, when, where, why” questions. With so many options, it’s the perfect way to keep kids learning while having fun at home!

DIY Kinetic Sand Activity

Let’s get hands-on with this exciting DIY activity! This kinetic sand activity is a wonderful way for kids to explore textures and sensory play while getting into the spirit of spring. The process of making kinetic sand together provides an opportunity for both learning and bonding, and once it’s ready, your little ones can enjoy hours of fun shaping, molding, and creating with their very own batch of kinetic sand!

Ingredients:

• 1 cup baking soda

• 1/2 cup cornstarch

• 1/2 cup sugar

• 2–4 tablespoons warm water (mix with food coloring of your choice)

• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar

Instructions:

1. Mix the Dry Ingredients- In a large mixing bowl, combine baking soda, cornstarch, sugar, and cream of tartar. Stir well to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

2. Prepare the Colored Water- In a small bowl, mix a few drops of food coloring with warm water. Add more or fewer drops depending on how vibrant you want the color to be.

3. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients- Slowly add the colored water to the dry mixture, one tablespoon at a time. Stir with a spoon or use your hands until the mixture becomes moist and moldable but not sticky. You may not need all the water, so add it gradually.

4. Test and Play- Once the sand holds its shape when squeezed, it’s ready for fun! If it feels too dry, add a few extra drops of water. If it’s too sticky, sprinkle in a little more cornstarch.

5. Storage- Keep your kinetic sand in an airtight container when not in use to prevent it from drying out.

Coffee Filter Shamrock Sun Catcher

Crafting with coffee filters is always a fun and creative activity for kids! In this project, we’ll use coffee filters to make beautiful, colorful shamrocks to hang in your windows!

Instructions:

1. Fold the coffee filter in half, then fold it in half again.

2. Draw the top half of a shamrock, using the bottom corner of the coffee filter as the base.

3. Color in the top half of your shamrock with different shades of green markers.

4. Lightly spray the coffee filter with a water bottle to let the colors blend together.

5. Allow the filter to dry while still folded.

6. Cut along the line you have drawn. (Optional: Keep discarded coffee filter to add on for a stem!)

7. Once dry, carefully open it up and admire your beautiful shamrock art!

Magical Rainbow Activity

Bring the colors of the rainbow to life with this fun and colorful paper towel activity! Using paper towels, kids can create a beautiful rainbow by soaking the towel in different colors of water. It’s an engaging and educational activity that teaches kids about color mixing and the science behind how colors can blend together!

Instructions:

1. Use markers to color a rainbow on each end of a paper towel.

2. Fill two jars with water.

3. Insert the colored ends of the paper towel into the water and watch the magic happen!

Your Turn!

March is a wonderful time to embrace the season of growth and new beginnings, and these crafts and activities are a great way to welcome spring into your home. Whether you’re crafting shamrock friends or exploring colors and patterns with a rainbow craft, there’s something for everyone. These activities not only spark creativity and imaginative play but also provide valuable learning opportunities. So gather your supplies, get ready to create, and enjoy some quality time with your little ones this Spring!

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