Embracing Spring: 10 Simple Art Activities for Homeschoolers

Spring is a season of renewal and creativity, making it the perfect time to incorporate some fresh, vibrant art activities into your homeschooling routine. These simple yet engaging projects are designed to spark creativity in your children and celebrate the beauty of the season. For each activity, I've included suggestions for art supplies that you can find in my Amazon Store, ensuring you have everything you need to get started. Let's take a closer look at these 10 spring art ideas for you to try!

10 Spring Art Ideas for Homeschoolers

1. Flower Press Art

Capture the essence of spring by creating beautiful flower press artwork. Go on a nature walk with your children, collect various flowers and leaves, and use a flower press to preserve them. Once dried, arrange them on high-quality paper to create a natural masterpiece.

Amazon Store Item: Flower press kit, heavyweight paper.

2. Butterfly Symmetry Paintings

Butterfly symmetry paintings are not only beautiful but also a great way to teach children about symmetry. Fold a piece of paper in half, paint on one side, then fold and press. Unveil symmetrical butterfly designs that are as unique as they are colorful.

Amazon Store Item: Non-toxic paint set, mixed media paper.

3. Homemade Bird Feeders

Integrate art with nature by creating homemade bird feeders. Use recyclable materials like milk cartons or pine cones, decorate them with eco-friendly paints, and fill with birdseed. Hang them outside and watch the birds come flocking.

Amazon Store Item: Eco-friendly paint set, birdseed.

4. Spring-Themed Window Clings

Create your own window clings with special paint that dries to become repositionable art. Design spring themes like flowers, sun, and clouds. It’s a fun way to decorate and let the sunshine color your designs.

Amazon Store Item: Window cling paint kit.

5. Garden Rock Markers

Turn garden planning into an art project by painting rocks to mark different plantings. This is a practical and artistic activity that brings creativity into the garden.

Amazon Store Item: Acrylic paint set, paintbrushes.

6. Sun Catchers

Sun catchers are a delightful way to welcome the sunny days of spring. Use translucent beads or tissue paper on frames to create designs that capture and play with the light.

Amazon Store Item: Translucent beads, suncatcher frames.

7. DIY Kites

Spring breezes are perfect for flying kites. Constructing and decorating your own kite can be a rewarding project, combining art, science, and physical activity.

Amazon Store Item: Kite making kit, markers.

8. Seed Bomb Art

Get creative and green-fingered by making seed bombs. Mix wildflower seeds with clay and soil, shape into balls, and then paint them with non-toxic paint. Throw them in your garden or in abandoned spaces to see where your art can grow.

Amazon Store Item: Wildflower seeds, non-toxic paint.

9. Nature Collage

Use collected leaves, twigs, and flowers to create a large collage on poster board. This project encourages exploration of textures and colors, celebrating the diversity of spring.

Amazon Store Item: Poster board, non-toxic glue.

10. Rainbow Wind Chimes

Spring showers bring rainbows! Create wind chimes using materials that reflect or dangle to catch the light and sound. Paint them in vibrant rainbow colors for a cheerful addition to any outdoor space.

Amazon Store Item: Wind chime kit, weather-resistant paint.

Bring these 10 Spring Art Ideas into your Homeschool

These ten simple spring art activities are designed to inspire creativity, teach new skills, and appreciate the natural world. Remember, the process is just as important as the product, so encourage your children to express themselves freely and enjoy the act of creation.

For all the supplies needed to bring these projects to life, visit my Amazon Store where I've curated a selection of art materials perfect for these springtime crafts.

If you are looking for more inspiration, read about another way we integrate art into our homeschool curriculum with Guide Dots.

Happy crafting, and may your spring be filled with creativity and joy!

Xoxo,

Mandy