Fun, creative, and easy seasonal crafts for kids! Here at 24 Hour Family, we have hundreds of craft ideas for Dr. Seuss Day, Christmas, Thanksgiving, Fall, Easter, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Summer Holidays, and every holiday in between. These holiday craft projects are great for preschool, pre-K, kindergarten, elementary children, and even tweens and teens.
As the seasons change, so do the opportunities for crafting fun with your kids. In the spring, help them make tissue paper flowers to decorate their rooms or the house with. In summer, have them design their own colorful Lego kites.
During autumn, teach them how to make fall leaf painting crafts. And in winter, they can make their own snowflakes out of construction paper. Seasonal crafts are a great way to spend time with your children and get them excited about the changing seasons. Plus, they’ll be proud to show off their creations to family and friends! We have so many ideas for you to choose from.
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Valentine’s Crafts:
How to Make a Lego Heart Particularly for children, building with LEGO can serve as an introduction to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts, as it involves basic engineering and physics principles.
Popsicle Stick Valentine’s Lady Bug Craft Creating a Popsicle stick ladybug craft is a creative way to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This would also make an adorable Valentine’s Day gift for a special loved one.
Valentine’s Box Printable Template Craft Working on a printable Valentine’s box can be an educational experience. It offers lessons in geometry, measurements, and following instructions. It’s also a chance to discuss the history and significance of Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Chocolate-covered strawberries make a delicious treat for Valentine’s Day. These chocolate-dipped strawberries resemble a bird.
St. Patrick’s Day Crafts:
How to Build a Lego Shamrock Building a Lego shamrock is a perfect craft for St. Patrick’s Day. This activity can help children develop their creativity and problem-solving skills, as they experiment with different Lego shapes and designs to create their own unique shamrock.
Easter Crafts:
Easter Legos – Build an Easter Lego Tomb This is a great project for celebrating Easter and telling the story of Jesus’ resurrection using LEGO bricks.
Explaining Easter to a Child Using the Jelly Bean Poem The Easter Story Jelly Bean Poem is a popular way to share the story of Easter using jelly beans. Each color of the jelly bean represents a different part of the Easter story.
Make an Easter Cross Suncatcher An Easter sun-cross catcher is now ready to brighten up your space with Easter joy. You can create multiple sun catchers with different designs and colors to make a lovely Easter display.
Happy Easter He is Risen Free Printable Scripture Cards Celebrate the Easter season with this free printable He is Risen banner and cards.
Mother’s Day Crafts:
Handprint Flowers For Kids to Make for Mother’s Day Handprint flowers are a heartfelt and memorable gift for Mother’s Day, and they provide a wonderful way for kids to express their love and appreciation for their mom.
Easy Watercolor Mother’s Day Card Handmade cards are a meaningful way to show your love and appreciation for your mom on Mother’s Day, and the artistic touch of watercolors adds a unique and personal element to your heartfelt message.
How to Make a Mother’s Day Handprint Poem Creating a handprint poem for Mother’s Day is a wonderful way to show your appreciation and love for your mom.
Mother’s Day Handprint Art Handprint art is a sweet and meaningful way to express love and appreciation for your mom on Mother’s Day. Your child’s unique handprints make the art extra special and personal, creating a cherished keepsake for years to come.
Egg Carton Flowers (Perfect Spring or Mother’s Day Craft) Kids love to pick flowers for their moms! But those small flowers (or sometimes weeds!) that kids pick from the yard always …
Free Mom SVG for Cricut and Silhouette This free best mom SVG file for a Cricut or Silhouette Cutting machine is perfect for T-shirts and gifts to make for mom.
Father’s Day Crafts:
DIY Father’s Day Card Craft Creating a DIY Father’s Day card is a wonderful way to show your appreciation and love for your dad for Father’s Day. He will always treasure the handmade keepsake.
Free Printable with Easter Puns and Dad Jokes Here is a list of funny Easter puns and dad jokes to make your kids laugh.
Summer Crafts:
Free Road Trip SVG A free Road Trip SVG can be used for a variety of creative projects, such as designing custom T-shirts, posters, greeting cards, or any other craft or digital design where scalable vector graphics are required.
Road Trip Activities for Kids A well-prepared road trip can be an opportunity for learning and family bonding as you explore new places and create lasting memories together. These fun activities will keep your family occupied.
Make this Easy Origami Shark (Perfect for Kids) Creating an origami shark can be a fun and creative paper-folding project. It can also be a challenging project but this craft lays out step-by-step instructions to make an origami shark.
How to Make Bug Soap This cute but icky project is a fun experiment for young learners. Crafting bug soap encourages creativity as kids can choose the colors, shapes, and designs of their soap bugs.
Apple Turtle Sea Snack This apple turtle sea-themed snack not only looks cute and appealing but also provides a healthy and nutritious option for children. It’s a creative way to encourage kids to eat more fruits while having fun with their food.
Free Ice Cream Party Wall Art If you’re planning an ice cream party and looking for printable wall art, you can get the free resource here.
Watercolor and Ocean Art Painting for Preschoolers This easy craft project comes with a free printable template to use with watercolor paints.
Summer Watermelon Pizza Dessert Watermelon pizza is a crafty dessert, and you can customize it to your liking. It’s a perfect treat for parties, picnics, or a refreshing summer dessert.
How to Make Kool-Aid Lip Gloss Making Kool-Aid lip gloss is a fun and creative DIY project that can add a burst of color to your lips.
How to Make Kool-Aid Lollipops Homemade Kool-Aid lollipops are a fun and flavorful treat that you can customize with various Kool-Aid flavors and colors.
Seahorse Bubble Wrap Painting Bubble wrap painting is a fantastic way to introduce texture and creativity into your artwork. You can experiment with different colors, patterns, and seahorse designs to make each painting unique.
How to Make Sand Slime Sand slime is a great sensory play activity for kids and can provide a unique and tactile experience. It’s fun to stretch, squeeze, and mold, and the added texture of the sand gives it an interesting twist compared to traditional slime.
How to Make a Simple Pinwheel Making a simple pinwheel is a fun and colorful craft that can add a touch of whimsy to your day, whether you’re using it as a decoration or enjoying it as a playful toy.
Paper Plate Ocean Crab Craft This paper plate ocean crab craft is a cute and colorful addition to any ocean-themed project. Kids can use their creativity to personalize the crab’s appearance and have a blast with this craft.
Crab Craft with Crab Template Crab Crafts are perfect for summer craft projects for kids. It’s a great way to engage children in art and learn about marine life.
How to Make a Kool-Aid Pie A Kool-Aid pie is an easy and fresh summer dessert option that even kids can make.
How to Make Kool-Aid for Summer Teach kids how to make this basic Kool-aid recipe.
Fun with Kids DIY Gardening Kit: Easy Lemon Seed Starter Kit A fun and easy DIY gardening seed starter kit to do with kids.
How to Make Ocean Slime with Your Kids Ocean slime is a fantastic sensory play activity for kids, and it provides a creative way to explore and learn about the ocean and marine life. It’s also a wonderful addition to any ocean-themed playtime or educational project.
July 4th Crafts:
July 4th Patriotic Handprint Art Creating patriotic handprint art is a wonderful way to celebrate national holidays, show patriotism, or simply engage in a fun and creative activity. Handprint art is a memorable way to capture a moment in time and celebrate your love for your country.
Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Slime Making red, white, and blue patriotic slime is a fun and colorful activity, perfect for celebrating national holidays or showing your patriotic spirit
July 4th Chocolate Dipped Strawberries These red, white, and blue strawberries are not only delicious but also a festive and fun way to celebrate the Fourth of July. They are sure to be a hit at any July 4th gathering.
July 4th Oreo Pops Recipe July 4th Oreo pops are easy to make and are a delightful and patriotic treat that’s perfect for Independence Day celebrations.
Firecracker Marshmallows Recipe These Firecracker marshmallows are sure to add a burst of flavor and color to your July 4th celebration.
Fall Crafts:
Fall Tree Craft for Kids – Black Line Painting Black line paintings can be a wonderful way for children to explore the elements of art, such as line, shape, and pattern, and to develop their artistic skills and imagination.
Need A Fun Fall Kids Craft? Try Apple Art Stamping Apple art stamping is a wonderful way for kids to explore the world of art with basic stamping techniques. It’s a creative and enjoyable activity that can also be a great opportunity to learn about apples and the process of creating art.
Clear Slime Recipe with Eyeballs Creating clear slime with eyeballs is a unique and entertaining activity that can be used for Halloween decorations, science experiments, or just some eerie sensory play.
Pumpkin Spice Playdough Recipe Pumpkin spice playdough is a wonderful, autumn-themed activity for kids. It’s easy to make and has the added bonus of smelling delicious.
Swampy Jello Cups – Halloween Dessert Swampy Jello cups are a great way to add a touch of creativity and Halloween-themed fun to your dessert table. You can also experiment with different gummy creatures and cookie decorations to create your own swampy world.
Build a Jack-O-Lantern This is a simple and fun way to create your own jack-o’-lantern. You can get creative with the face and design, making it as happy or as creative as you want. Have fun with your fall artwork!
Thanksgiving Crafts:
Build a Turkey Craft This turkey craft is a festive activity to allows kids to get creative and make their own Thanksgiving decorations. It’s a great way to celebrate the holiday and add a touch of homemade charm to your Thanksgiving festivities.
Thankful Turkey Craft The “Thankful Turkey” craft is a heartwarming way to celebrate Thanksgiving and instill a sense of gratitude in children. It’s also a great opportunity for family discussions about the things that bring joy and appreciation into our lives.
DIY Pumpkin Treat Bags These pumpkin treat bags are not only a great way to share goodies during Halloween or fall events, but they also add a charming, handmade touch to your celebrations.
Free Thanksgiving Cut Files Thanksgiving cut files can be used with your Cricut or Silhouette cutting machine to make T-shirts, mugs, and personalized gifts.
Turkey Feather Template Craft for Thanksgiving This adorable turkey craft uses a raisin box and is the perfect craft for preschoolers, kindergarteners, or early-grade school kids. These turkey feather templates are versatile and can be used in many creative ways to add a festive and personalized touch to your Thanksgiving celebrations.
Cute Turkey Thanksgiving Craft (Free Printable) This Thanksgiving craft is made with a toilet paper roll using a free turkey feather template.
How to Make a Turkey Hat Craft for Kids This Turkey hat is the perfect fall Thanksgiving craft that kids can wear to a Thanksgiving party or gathering.
Pumpkin Wreath Craft for Kids to Make This easy pumpkin construction paper wreath is a delightful and crafty way to celebrate the upcome fall season or Thanksgiving.
How to Create a Gratitude Box Creating a gratitude box is a wonderful way to cultivate a daily practice of gratitude and mindfulness. This box serves as a place to collect and store your thoughts, reflections, and expressions of gratitude.
Pumpkin Spice Bath Bombs These bath bombs are great gifts for friends and family or can be a lovely treat for yourself, especially during the fall season.
Christmas Crafts:
Edible Gingerbread Slime Recipe This edible gingerbread slime is a fun and creative crafty treat for the holiday season. It captures the cozy spirit of gingerbread cookies, making it a delightful addition to your holiday activities.
Gnome Christmas Cookies from a Cake Mix A unique, crafty recipe that is also easy to make. These gnome Christmas cookies will be admired by everyone at your upcoming Christmas party.
Make a Ballerina Christmas Ornament If you are trying to find a way to celebrate your cute ballerina, this ornament would be the perfect craft to make.
Gingerbread Christmas Pop-up Card (Free Printable) If you are making a Christmas card for a special parent or family member, this Gingerbread Christmas pop-up card would be easy to make. It comes with a free downloadable pop-up card template.
Christmas Bath Bombs to Make for an Ugly Sweater Party Your homemade Christmas bath bombs are now ready to bring a touch of holiday cheer to your ugly sweater Christmas party. They can serve as party favors or unique gifts for your guests, allowing them to enjoy a relaxing, festive experience.
Make this Easy Reindeer Mason Jar Christmas Craft Creating an easy reindeer mason jar craft is a festive DIY project, perfect for holiday decorations or gift-giving.
Build a Gingerbread House Craft This printable gingerbread house craft is a fantastic holiday activity for kids and a creative way to add festive decor to your home. Plus, it’s a great alternative to the traditional gingerbread house that doesn’t require baking or a lot of cleanup.
A Christmas Nutcracker Craft Tutorial + Printable This printable Nutcracker craft is a delightful and low-mess way to add a touch of the Nutcracker ballet to your holiday celebrations. It’s a fantastic craft for kids and a creative project for adults.
How to Make a Cardboard Cone Christmas ELF Craft This Elf on the Shelf Christmas craft can be used as a decoration, a table centerpiece, or a charming addition to your holiday display.
How to Make a Unicorn Christmas Ornament Your homemade unicorn Christmas ornament will add a touch of enchantment to your holiday decor. It’s a delightful and imaginative addition to your Christmas tree or as a gift for unicorn-loving friends and family.
How to Make a Lego® Christmas Tree Ornament Use Legos to build holiday ornaments. These hand-built ornaments will become your favorite Christmas tree decorations.
How to Make a Lego Christmas Tree This is a simple Lego building project that is a perfect Christmas craft that will keep your young ones occupied for hours over the Christmas break.
How to Build a Lego North Pole Building a Lego North Pole can be a fun building project for teens and children, especially for those who enjoy building and creating.
How to Make a Santa Stick Puppet Santa is a favorite character for younger kids so why not make this Santa stick puppet during the Christmas season? This craft includes a free Santa template.
The Grinch SVG Download to Make Fun Crafts The Grinch is one of the most popular holiday characters and the free Grinch SVG is perfect to add to mugs, T-shirts or other holiday decor.
How to Make a Guacamole Grinch Food Dip This adorable Grinch dip is the perfect dip to take to Christmas parties, or to make to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day.