Seasonal Craft Calendar: Monthly Ideas

Why a Craft Calendar Helps

Having a plan eliminates the "what should we do today?" scramble. Seasonal crafts connect kids to the world around them and create family traditions.

Spring (Mar-May)

• March: Rainbow suncatchers, St. Patrick's shamrock stamps
• April: Rain cloud paintings, Easter egg decorating
• May: Mother's Day cards, flower pressing

Summer (Jun-Aug)

• June: Tie-dye shirts, ocean scene collages
• July: Fireworks paintings (fork technique), 4th of July flags
• August: Back-to-school pencil holders, summer memory books

Fall (Sep-Nov)

• September: Leaf rubbings, apple print art
• October: Paper bag puppets, Halloween masks
• November: Gratitude trees, handprint turkeys

Winter (Dec-Feb)

• December: Paper snowflakes, holiday ornaments
• January: Snow globe crafts, winter animal masks
• February: Valentine cards, heart garlands

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