Discover all 7 colors of the rainbow with one of these adorable kids rainbow crafts. From simple art ideas to cool 3D construction paper rainbow crafts that toddlers can create, these are for older kids.
Prepare your arts and crafts and try one or more of these projects.
You can find ideas for crafts at home and in the classroom.
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1. Simple composition paper rainbow craft
Great shape and incredibly easy to make, this project is suitable for all ages. Older children can do all of this on their own, but younger children need some prior work. With a paper cutter, you can get all the parts you need right away, even if your arts and crafts hungry classroom needs a lot of parts. Also great for learning the sequence of colors in the rainbow.
Check out how we made this very simple and colorful cloud.
2. 3D Rainbow Ideas
Now this is a curved rainbow made from our favorite 3D construction paper, almost life-like. The fluffy clouds add some magic and this rainbow craft idea is worth a try.
Check out how we made it here.
3. Simple Art Ideas
Do you draw with a cotton swab? Why not! Very fun and great for fine motor skills, this art project is perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.
4. Craft Stick and Swab Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids
Craft sticks are an essential crafting material when crafting with kids. Suitable for all ages. Younger children can create simple, colorful projects like this one, while older children can use it for all kinds of structures. Paint the staff rainbow colors (plus – minus 1 depending on what the goal of the craft is – numbers don’t matter if it’s just for fun, stick to real numbers if it’s for learning).
Check out how I made this popsicle rainbow craft.
5. Be crafty with tissue paper
Getting all the colors of the rainbow can be a bit difficult, but you can always improvise a bit as long as the kids are making this project fun. It’s a great fine-knit exercise because it takes a little patience for kids to make a tissue ball.
Check out how to make a tissue paper art canvas
6. Paper Plate Rainbow Craft
There are several ways to make a rainbow using a paper plate. We focus on color alignment (buttons in this case). You can use a variety of materials, scrap paper, pompom, cloth and more.
Learn more about this project.
7. Handprint Rainbow Art
Handprint crafting can be a great activity to do with your kids on messy (synonymous with fun) and rainy days (and generous in spring). This is perfect to celebrate spring and St. Patrick’s Day.
Check out this rainbow handprint art here.
8. Another Puffy Cloud Set
This is another project perfect to learn all about the colors of the rainbow. A bunch of these, or a huge one, would also be really nice to display on a spring bulletin board.
Check out how I made this rainbow craft idea.
9. Dough Fun
This is an activity that kids can keep their kids entertained for hours. Get creative by making lots of rainbow colored clay.
See the rainbow clay recipe here.
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Rainbow Crafts for Kids
Explore all 7 colors of the rainbow with one of these adorable rainbow crafts for kids. From easy art ideas toddlers can to, to wonderful 3D construction paper rainbow crafts for older kids.
Grab your art and craft supplies and give one or more of these projects a go.
You will find ideas both for crafting at home or in the classroom.
*this post contains affiliate links*
1. Simple Construction Paper Rainbow Craft
Wonderful looking and insanely easy to make, this project is fitting for all age groups. Older kids can make this one all by themselves, while for younger kids, prep work will be required. With a paper trimmer you can have all the parts needed for this one made in no time at all, even if you need a whole bunch of this for a classroom of art and craft hungry students. Great for learning the order of the rainbow colors too.
Check out how we made this super simple colorful cloud.
2. 3D Rainbow Arch Idea
Now this one is our favourite, an arched 3D construction paper rainbow that almost looks like a real one. The cotton balls clouds add to the magic and make this rainbow craft idea worthy a try.
See how we made one here
3. Easy Art Idea
Painting with cotton balls? Why not! It’s insanely fun and great for fine motor skills – which makes this art project suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.
4. Craft Sticks and Cotton Balls Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids
Craft stick are a must have crafting material when it comes to crafting with kids, they are great for all ages – young ones will make simple project like this colorful one while older kids will be able to use them for all kinds of structures. Paint the stick in the colors of the rainbows (plus – minus one, depending what your aim of the craft is – if it’s just for fun, then the number doesn’t matter, if it’s about learning then stick to the actual number).
Check out how we made this popsicle stick rainbow craft.
5. Getting Crafty With Tissue PaperWhile getting all the colors of the rainbow might be a bit of a challenge you can always do a bit of improvisation, as long as the kids are having fun creating this project. As this one takes a bit of patience as kids make the tissue paper balls it’s a wonderful fine motor exercise.
Check how to make the tissue paper art canvas
6. Paper Plate Rainbow Craft
There are many ways you can use paper plates to make a rainbow, ours focuses on sorting colors – in this case buttons. You can use a variety of different materials, scrap paper, pom poms, fabric and more.
Learn a bit more about this project.
7. Handprint Rainbow ArtHandprint crafts are messy (synonym for fun) and can be a wonderful activity to do with your kid on a rainy day (and spring is generous with those). This one is perfect both for celebrating spring and St. Patrick’s day.
Check this rainbow handprint art here.
8. Another set of puffy clouds
This is yet another project that’s perfect for learning all about the colors of the rainbow. A bunch of these, or one huge one would also look really great displayed on your spring bulletin board.
See how we made this rainbow craft idea
9. Playdough Fun
Now this is an activity that will keep your kids entertained for hours. Make a batch of rainbow colored play dough and let them get super creative with it.
See the rainbow play dough recipe here
More Rainbow Crafts for Kids to Make
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Rainbow Crafts for Kids
Explore all 7 colors of the rainbow with one of these adorable rainbow crafts for kids. From easy art ideas toddlers can to, to wonderful 3D construction paper rainbow crafts for older kids.
Grab your art and craft supplies and give one or more of these projects a go.
You will find ideas both for crafting at home or in the classroom.
*this post contains affiliate links*
1. Simple Construction Paper Rainbow Craft
Wonderful looking and insanely easy to make, this project is fitting for all age groups. Older kids can make this one all by themselves, while for younger kids, prep work will be required. With a paper trimmer you can have all the parts needed for this one made in no time at all, even if you need a whole bunch of this for a classroom of art and craft hungry students. Great for learning the order of the rainbow colors too.
Check out how we made this super simple colorful cloud.
2. 3D Rainbow Arch Idea
Now this one is our favourite, an arched 3D construction paper rainbow that almost looks like a real one. The cotton balls clouds add to the magic and make this rainbow craft idea worthy a try.
See how we made one here
3. Easy Art Idea
Painting with cotton balls? Why not! It’s insanely fun and great for fine motor skills – which makes this art project suitable for toddlers and preschoolers.
4. Craft Sticks and Cotton Balls Rainbow Craft Ideas for Kids
Craft stick are a must have crafting material when it comes to crafting with kids, they are great for all ages – young ones will make simple project like this colorful one while older kids will be able to use them for all kinds of structures. Paint the stick in the colors of the rainbows (plus – minus one, depending what your aim of the craft is – if it’s just for fun, then the number doesn’t matter, if it’s about learning then stick to the actual number).
Check out how we made this popsicle stick rainbow craft.
5. Getting Crafty With Tissue PaperWhile getting all the colors of the rainbow might be a bit of a challenge you can always do a bit of improvisation, as long as the kids are having fun creating this project. As this one takes a bit of patience as kids make the tissue paper balls it’s a wonderful fine motor exercise.
Check how to make the tissue paper art canvas
6. Paper Plate Rainbow Craft
There are many ways you can use paper plates to make a rainbow, ours focuses on sorting colors – in this case buttons. You can use a variety of different materials, scrap paper, pom poms, fabric and more.
Learn a bit more about this project.
7. Handprint Rainbow ArtHandprint crafts are messy (synonym for fun) and can be a wonderful activity to do with your kid on a rainy day (and spring is generous with those). This one is perfect both for celebrating spring and St. Patrick’s day.
Check this rainbow handprint art here.
8. Another set of puffy clouds
This is yet another project that’s perfect for learning all about the colors of the rainbow. A bunch of these, or one huge one would also look really great displayed on your spring bulletin board.
See how we made this rainbow craft idea
9. Playdough Fun
Now this is an activity that will keep your kids entertained for hours. Make a batch of rainbow colored play dough and let them get super creative with it.
See the rainbow play dough recipe here
More Rainbow Crafts for Kids to Make
Unlock VIP Printables – Become a Member
Become a member of Easy Peasy and Fun membership and gain access to our exclusive craft templates and educational printables. With brand new resources added on weekly basis you will never run out of fun things to make with your kids (either as a parent or as a teacher).
#Rainbow #Crafts #Kids
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