CouCou (hello) and welcome back to our blog! Today, we’re going to be discussing the benefits of crafting with your children and sharing some of our favorite spring craft ideas for kids. At CouCou, we believe in the power of creativity and imagination, and there’s no better way to nurture your child’s creativity than through arts and crafts. Discover the joy of crafting with your children and the many benefits it offers, as we share our top spring craft ideas for kids.
Spring Arts and Crafts for Kids
Spring is a beautiful time of year, filled with new beginnings and the promise of growth. At CouCou, we love to celebrate the changing of seasons with fun and creative kids crafts and activities. Spring crafts for kids are a great way to spend quality time with your children, while also encouraging them to use their imagination and creativity. With a little inspiration, your children can turn everyday craft supplies into beautiful works of art!
Signs of Spring
Before we dive into our spring craft ideas for kids, let’s talk about some of the signs of spring that you can use to inspire your children’s crafts. Spring is a time of year when the world comes alive, and there are many different ways that you can incorporate the beauty of nature into your children’s crafts. Some of the most popular signs of spring include:
- Flowers
- Butterflies
- Rainbows
- Chicks and bunnies
- Gardening
Importance of Seasonal Crafts
At CouCou, we offer a wide selection of kids art and craft supplies, including everything from coloring books and crayons to more advanced crafting materials like origami kits. We believe that one of the best ways to encourage your children’s creativity is by giving them the tools they need to bring their ideas to life. Seasonal crafts are a great way to keep things fresh and exciting, by introducing new themes and materials into your children’s craft projects.
CouCou's Spring Craft Ideas for Kids
Now that we know why we should be doing crafts with our kids and why we should be doing seasonal crafts, let’s get into the fun stuff! Here are some of our favorite spring crafts for kids.
Adi’s Favorite Slime Recipe
Astrid will admit that she hates slime as much as most mothers do and there is a strict no slime policy in her house, but as many 10 year olds, her daughter Ariadne (Adi) is addicted to the stuff, so she allows ’slime cooking’ on occasion, on the kitchen counter only!
Slime is a fun spring craft for kids that’s tactile and kids love it! It’s also a great way to keep your kids busy on a rainy day. At CouCou, we offer a wide selection of kids arts and crafts supplies, including everything you’ll need to make slime.
What You’ll Need:
How to Make It:
Step 1: The key to good slime is contact lens solution! So gather your ingredients:
- ¾ cup White Glue (elmer’s white glue is the best)
- ½ teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 pump Body Lotion (we get inexpensive kind like Suave or similar)
- 1 ½ tablespoon Contact Lens solution (also know as ‘activator’ in the slime world), that contains boric acid, which is important or it will not work.
Step 2: Start with 3/4 cup of glue and add the baking soda and pump of lotion. Mix well together. *optional - If you want to make extra stretchy slime, you can also add about ¼ cup water.
Step 3: Start to slowly add the contact lens solution - a few drops to start and keep kneading the slime. Keep adding until the desired consistency is achieved. Be careful not to add too much or it will get hard!
And, that’s it! You have a fun and colorful DIY slime for spring that your kids will love to play with. You can also use glitter glue instead to get glittery slime. Adi also likes to add a couple drops of lavender or other essential oils to make it smell delicious!
Spring Coloring for Kids with Djeco
Coloring is another classic kids craft that never goes out of style. Our selection of coloring books from Djeco includes a variety of different themes, including animals, dinosaurs, and even nature scenes that are perfect for the spring season!
Coloring books are a great way to keep your kids entertained on rainy days, while also providing them with an outlet to express their creativity. Our collection of art and craft materials from Djeco also includes felt markers, foam markers, wax crayons, and more, allowing your kids to experiment with different art mediums.
Gardening with Kids
Gardening is a great way to teach your children about the importance of nature and the environment. It’s also a fun spring activity that can be very educational. And, it’s a great way to spend some extra quality time with your kids outdoors.
Get your children involved in the gardening process by having them plant seeds, water plants, and eventually watch them grow! Not only is gardening a fun and educational activity, but it also teaches children the importance of patience and caring for the environment.
Conclusion
Spring is a wonderful time of year to get creative with your little ones. As the weather warms up and the world comes alive, there’s no better way to celebrate than with fun and colorful spring crafts for kids.
At CouCou, we offer a wide selection of art supplies, including coloring books, crayons, markers, and more!. In addition to our art supplies, we also love a good DIY craft like Adi’s favorite slime recipe. Shop our collection of art supplies and DIY craft kits online today at CouCou!
-Until next time, a bientot!