DLTK's Crafts for Kids
Rainbow Crafts
Rainbow Water Color Craft
Rainbow Collage
Materials: Assorted colored paper, paint chips or magazines, scissors, glue, large sheet of paper or canvas.
Activity: Invite children to cut out or tear strips and shapes from colored paper or magazines, focusing on the vibrant hues of the rainbow. Arrange these pieces on a large sheet of paper or canvas, layering them to create a textured, rainbow collage. Encourage exploration of color blending and patterns, finishing with cotton ball clouds at the ends for a fluffy touch. This collage becomes a brilliant display of color theory and creativity, perfect for brightening any room.
Painted Paper Plate Rainbow Wreath
Materials: Paper plate, paint in rainbow colors, paintbrushes, scissors, ribbon.
Activity: Begin by cutting the center out of a paper plate to create a wreath form. Have children paint each section of the wreath in the colors of the rainbow, following the ROYGBIV order. Once dry, fluff up the edges with a brush or fingers for a cloud-like effect. Attach a ribbon at the top for hanging. This colorful wreath is a cheerful project that combines painting skills with the joy of St. Patrick's Day celebrations.
Rainbow Quilling with Circle Quills
Materials: Quilling paper in rainbow colors, quilling tool or bamboo skewer, glue, paper or cardstock for base.
Activity: Teach children how to wrap quilling paper around a quilling tool or bamboo skewer to create tight circle coils. Release the coils slightly to achieve the desired size, then glue the end to secure. Arrange these colorful circles on a base paper or cardstock to form a vibrant rainbow, adhering each one with a dot of glue. This intricate activity not only celebrates the beauty of rainbows but also hones fine motor skills and patience, resulting in a stunning piece of art.
Rainbow Slime
Slime is fun to make and use and is a great ASMR project.
Bubblegum slime recipe - make it in all the colors of the rainbow and combine to make rainbow slime!