Spring is a flurry of activity in the animal kingdom! Birds are busy building nests and preparing for the arrival of their fluffy hatchlings. 

Gather the little ones to learn more about them and create the cutest spring bird craft. Kids will make a feathered friend perched in a cozy nest, ready to brighten up any room!

As children cut and glue their way through the steps, they’ll be honing their fine motor skills, practicing their scissor techniques, and learning the importance of following instructions. They can customize their birds with their favorite colors, and will be excited to display their handiwork.

Download our free template to kick off this easy and fun craft. Grab some colorful paper, scissors, and glue for kids to create a whole flock of adorable spring birds.
Be sure to check out even more spring crafts your little chicks will love to make.

Simple Bird Craft

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Supplies

• Colored cardstock or construction paper
• Glue
• Scissors
• bird template (click the “click here to get this freebie” image at the end to open the form)

Directions

Start by downloading the bird template and printing it out. Once you have the template printed, gather the materials needed for this fun activity. Get those scissors ready, and let’s help the kids bring this bird template to life!

First, take the eye and glue it just below and to the right of the eyebrow. 

Next, help your kids attach the beak to the right side of the bird’s head and glue it in place.

Now, it’s time for the cheek! Guide your kids to glue it on the lower side of the eye.

Glue the right wing to the back and right side of the bird’s body.

Time for the front wing – have them glue it to the left and front side of the body.

Place the bird in front of the nest and secure it in place with some glue.

Cover the lower part of the bird with the front piece of the nest and glue it in place.

Lastly, cut some small rectangles from brown paper to look like twigs and secure them in place with glue.

That’s it. Isn’t it super easy and fun to make? Be sure to check out our farm animal crafts while you’re here! Your kids will love creating more cool crafts like this one!

More Spring Activities

Spring Season Ideas

Spring brings lots of opportunities for kids to explore, create, and learn outdoors and indoors. If you’re looking to get kids spending time learning and growing either at home or in the classroom, there’s no shortage of ways to keep them engaged during the season.

There’s something for every child to enjoy including ideas for books to read, crafts to make, and activities to complete and learn from. So if you’re looking for inspiration to make the most of springtime with your little ones, read on for some ideas that are perfect for this time of year.

Spring Books For Kids

Below are some of our favorite spring books for kids.

Ten Little Ladybugs – This cute book is not only fun to read, but also fun to touch! Kids will want to read this book day after day and it helps them learn to count.

Planting a Rainbow – Kids will have a blast learning about colors and flowers in this colorful and engaging book!

Bee – This peek-through picture book is a fun bedtime book for kids! It’s short and keeps the kids’ attention span.

Cute Spring Crafts For Kids

Bee Paper Cup Craft – Transform a simple paper cup into an adorable buzzing bee with your kids! This fun craft is easy and budget friendly, and is a great way to spark kids’ imaginations. Watch as they bring their buzzing buddy to life, perfect for springtime play and decoration.

Spring Name Craft – One day when you’re stuck inside because of a spring shower, make this cute name craft with the kiddos! They’ll craft a rain cloud with raindrops coming down from it that spells out their name. It’s a great project for kids to learn to spell their names and work on letter recognition.

Frog Handprint Craft – Hop into creative fun by making a frog using kids’ handprints! This craft captures a moment in time with your child’s unique handprints and is a fun way to explore these amphibians while creating a cute keepsake.

Paper Plate Ladybug Craft – Kids will love showing off their artistic side with this fun project! They’ll paint a plain ole paper plate then craft it into a cute ladybug. So grab a few supplies and our free template to get started!

Free Spring Activities For Preschoolers

Jump into learning fun with these engaging frog worksheets perfect for home or classroom use! These activities are great for teaching the letter F, fostering fine motor skills development, and exploring the fascinating world of frogs.

From tracing the letter F to navigating a letter maze, kids will enjoy hands-on learning with every page. Leap in and discover these ribbiting worksheets that are both educational and entertaining!

Your little ones will eagerly engage in these chick cutting practice worksheets with activities like tracing along dotted lines, counting, and matching, all featuring adorable baby chicks. These pages include activities that enhance hand-eye coordination, spatial awareness, and problem solving abilities.

Incorporate them into your spring, farm, or Easter themed lessons for an egg-citing learning session at home or in the classroom!

Flutter on over to give these butterfly tracing worksheets a try. Kids will love practicing essential skills right alongside this beautiful insect. These sheets feature four engaging activities including tracing along dotted paths, completing and coloring butterfly images, and tracing the letter B.

These exercises foster pre-writing skills, hand-eye coordination, and focus—all in a convenient printable for you.

Your little ones will have a bear-y good time practicing skills with these spring bears tracing lines for preschool worksheets. There’s a variety of horizontal lines from basic strokes to intricate zigzags for your preschoolers to trace in order to develop fine motor skills and build confidence.

They’re a great way to lay the foundation for writing in the future by practicing pencil control and building muscle memory as well.

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Spring Activities for Kids

Spring Bird Craft Template