55+ March Crafts for Kids (Rainbows, St. Patrick’s Day, Spring, and More!)
We scoured the internet for the best easy kids crafts and fun March activities so you don’t have to! With 50+ March crafts for kids, you’re in the right place to find ideas for St. Patrick’s Day, Dr. Seuss’s Birthday, spring, and more!
Holidays in March
The month of March is chock full of special days! From the obvious St. Patrick’s Day to the First Day of Spring, and even sometimes Easter, there’s so much to celebrate. Here are a few of the bigger celebrations observed here in the United States.
- The Whole Month: Women’s History Month
- March 2nd: Dr Seuss’s Birthday (Read Across America Day)
- March 17th: St. Patrick’s Day
- March 21st: First Day of Spring (Spring Equinox)
- March 24th: Children’s Poetry Day
- Sometime between March 22nd and April 25th: Easter
What’s in this roundup?
We’ve got March crafts for kids of all ages for each of the holidays listed above. From an airplane craft to commemorate Amelia Earhart and Women’s history month, to gorgeous thumbprint flower pots to celebrate the First Day of Spring, you’ll find ideas to for easy projects to mark these days with the children in your life.
With such a long post, we’ve tried to make it easier for you to navigate. You can use the Table of Contents to find the holiday you’re interested in, or feel free to scroll through all 55+ crafts. There are tons of gems in here!
Women’s History Month Crafts
Use these easy crafts and activities to teach younger kids — and older ones too! — about the women who have shaped our world. With fun ideas ranging from creating planes to honor Amelia Earhart to making rocket ships to teach about Mae Jemison, there’s a wealth of ideas to help you bring history to life.
15 Famous Women Coloring Pages
by Homeschool of 1
These coloring sheets focus on 15 important women. Including cute graphics and information on each woman’s achievements, these are a great way to get even little kids learning about women’s history!
Frida Kahlo Craft
by Mommy Made That
Celebrate Women’s History Month with this Frida Kahlo craft. Make your own gorgeous paper Frida using the free printable template.
2 Rocketship Crafts (Mae Jemison)
by Occasions by Shakira
Create your own rocket crafts to celebrate women in space, and particularly Mae Jemison. These adorable papercrafts can also help you celebrate Black History Month!
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Dissent Collar
by Activities for Kids
Celebrate the notorious RBG herself with this simple dissent collar craft!
DNA Model with Pipe Cleaners (Rosalind Franklin
by Pale Blue Marbles
Create the famous double helix and learn about Rosalind Franklin and her contributions to genetic science!
Shaving Cream Impressionist Painting (Mary Cassatt
by Meaningful Mamma
Create gorgeous impressionist painting in the style of Marie Cassatt using paint and shaving cream.
Rosa Parks Rocking Bus Craft
by Happy Toddler Playtime
Introduce even the littlest kids to the bravery of Rosa Parks with this simple paper plate craft.
Dr. Seuss Day and Read Across America Crafts
Celebrate the man behind The Cat in the Hat and Horton Hears a Who with these simple March crafts for kids geared towards elementary students. Feel free to read the books while the kids craft for a nice literacy connection!
Horton Hears a Who Handprint Craft
by Simple Everyday Mom
This fun craft requires few materials, and is so easy to make! Horton’s ears are made from your kids handprints, and the rest is taken care of with a printable template.
Cat in the Hat Craft
by Messy Little Monster
Use the free printable template to make this Cat in the Hat Craft. It’s the perfect way to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day!
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Bookmarks
by Creatively Beth
In keeping with our specific theme of celebrating Dr. Seuss, these bookmarks include a free printable quote and instructions for turning your bookmark into a Thing 1 or Thing 2. Hint: it includes using googly eyes!
Design a Sock for the Fox in Socks
by Two Pink Peonies
Design your own sock with this easy Fox in Socks inspired activity. Kids will love it!
Knox Paper Bag Puppet (Free Printable)
by The Inspiration Edit
This Dr. Seuss Knox Paper Bag Puppet is an adorable and easy craft. Perfect for imagination and creative play!
DIY Truffula Trees
by Fun a Day
This Truffula tree craft is a perfect activity for celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday. It’s quick, eas,y and fun!
Make Your Own Oobleck
by ABC’s of Literacy
Your kids can make their own Oobleck after reading the book by Dr. Seuss. Squish it, or let it ooze, Oobeck is a blast to play with!
One Fish Two Fish Craft
by I Heart Crafty Things
Make cute fish from cupcake liners as you read the classic One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish.
Paper Plate Green Eggs and Ham
by Glued to My Crafts
Green eggs and ham in a skillet made from a paper plate and little paint! This craft is super easy and super cute.
Put Me In the Zoo Paper Plate Craft
by ABC’s of Literacy
Use a paper plate and some pompoms to create a character straight for the pages of Dr. Seuss’s classic book!
St. Patrick’s Day and Rainbow Crafts
Calling all things green! These easy St. Patrick’s Day crafts and activities use simple materials and easy steps to create tons of Irish fun. With pots of gold, leprechaun, and rainbow theme crafts, you’ll have so much to choose from.
St. Patrick’s Day Sewing Cards
by Seam Whisperer
Kids will love practicing their sewing skills with these printable lacing cards! Print out the cards and punch holes around the edges, then lace them with a string. This is a great way to practice fine motor skills.
3-Ingredient Shamrock Dough
by Homan at Home
This cloud-soft shamrock dough is stretchy, smooth, and soooo easy to make! Hair conditioner and cornstarch make the base for this fun activity for St. Patrick’s Day.
Cute Leprechaun Hat Craft for St. Patrick’s Day
by Two Kids and a Coupon
This cute and simple craft celebrates St. Patrick’s Day. Made from a toilet paper roll and construction paper, this adorable craft is easy, fun, and oh-so-festive!
Paper Strip Rainbow Craft
by Little Ladoo
Make this colorful and vibrant rainbow using simple materials like paper strips and glue. This great craft is perfect for all skill levels and is sure to brighten up any room or space.
Marble Paint Shamrock Craft
by Simply Full of Delight
Make a cute Marble Painted Shamrock craft with this free printable. Little ones will love painting with marbles to create one of a kind art!
Shamrock Sign
by Then It Dawned on Me
Looking for an adorable spring craft for the kids? This rainbow popsicle stick sign is perfect art project for the classroom or at home.
Cat Leprechaun Craft for Kids
by Simple Everyday Mom
Use this printable template to create a mischievous cat leprechaun. This is the perfect craft for practicing scissor and glueing skills!
Shamrock Coloring Page
by Lightly Sketched
Here is a super easy shamrock craft and free coloring page that you can use to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, the start of spring, or to create a few mindful minutes.
Marshmallow Painted St. Patrick’s Day Pictures
by The Dragon Mama
Use marshmallows — yes, marshmallows – to create a pot of gold and a field of shamrocks. If you’re worried about your little one eating their paintbrush, try using this edible finger paint!
St. Patrick’s Day Mad Libs
by Homan at Home
Get ready for the holiday with these two adorable mad libs stories. Add your own words to find out how the stories end!
Paper Plate Rainbow Craft for Kids
by Mom Hacks 101
Easy paper plate rainbow craft for kids tutorial! Use cotton balls and yarn to create a cloud and her rainbow.
DIY Rainbow Sensory Bottles
by Lightly Sketched
These rainbow sensory bottles are easy to make and can be used as a mindfulness tool for your little ones! Layer multicolored water beads for a gorgeous effect.
St. Patrick’s Day Word Search
by Homan at Home
Keep the kids busy with this no-prep activity. Featuring St. Patrick’s day words, this word search is perfect for home or the classroom.
Leprechaun Lookers
by Kids Activities Zone
Keep watch for that mischevious leprechaun with this simple set of toilet paper tube binoculars!
Coloring Page St. Patrick’s Bag Toppers
by Homan at Home
Let your kids color this printable bag topper, then make a St. Patrick’s Day treat (this one is fantastic!) to fill them as gifts!
Puzzle Piece Shamrock Wreath
by The Soccer Mom Blog
Add a lucky touch to your St. Patty’s Day decor with this super cute DIY Shamrock Wreath! All you need is a dollar store puzzle and a recycled cardboard box.
First Day of Spring Crafts
Celebrate the coming of spring with these March crafts for kids. Even if it’s winter where you are, you can bring the sun for your little kids and create your own beautiful flowers, singing birds, and sunny days!
Fingerprint Flower Pot
by Crafts by Amanda
These fingerprint flower pots make the perfect keepsake gift idea for spring! Plant seeds or flowers in them to give for Mother’s Day or for a birthday.
Free Printable March Coloring Pages
by Two Kids and a Coupon
Informative coloring pages help your kids learn facts about holidays this month. These no-prep fun activities are the perfect foundation for these March crafts for kids!
Gumdrop Cookie Flowers
by Homan at Home
Cookies and gumdrops make these cute little flowers. Make a bouquet for an extra-special spring snack or as a gift for someone special!
Toilet Roll Flower Stamps
by Taming Little Monsters
This great spring craft turns toilet paper rolls into flower stamps. This is an easy craft activity to do with toddlers and preschoolers.
Easy Paper Songbirds
by Homan at Home
These little songbirds are deceptively simple! Two paper loops and a beak are all you need for this extremely springy paper craft.
DIY Spring Flower Craft Wreath
by The Inspiration Edit
This simple spring wreath is a fun and easy papercraft. This is easy enough for young kids, but still manages to look great!
Frog Paper Plate Maze
by Homan at Home
With this cute frog craft, your kids will love trying to get the “fly” into their frog’s mouth! Free frog printable makes this craft easy.
Cupcake Liner Flower Craft for Kids
by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Use cupcake liners to create beautiful flowers. This is an easy way for little hands to practice those scissor skills!
Color Your Own Paper Kite
by Homan at Home
Harness the March wind with these color-your-own paper kite. Use straws and string to turn your coloring page into a real, flying kite!
Crystal Rain Drop Suncatcher
by Artsy Karma
Create a gorgeous rain drop suncatcher from crystals and shrinky-dinks!
Spring Flower Papercraft
by Homan at Home
Explore different ways to make beautiful spring flowers with these simple step-by-step tutorials. Create a hyacinth, tulip, and daisy flower garden!
Children’s Poetry Day
This is the time to celebrate poetry! Use these ideas to help kids create poems along fun themes. Kids will love crafting with their words!
Rainbow Poetry (Free Printable)
by In the Playroom
Kids can write their own poetry inspired by the colors of the rainbow with this free printable activity. This post also has ideas for inspirational activities!
Kite Diamonte (Cinquain) Poetry
by Pattie’s Place
Perfect for March, this kite craft uses diamonte, or cinquain, poetry to celebrate the season!
Haiku Wall Hanging
by Celebrate Picture Books
Create a haiku, then turn it into a gorgeous wallhanging using ribbon. You’ll have to scroll to the bottom of the post for the instructions.
How to Write Limericks Worksheet
by Kids Activites
Use the free printable worksheet to create your own silly limericks!
Found or Blackout Poetry
by The Sum of Their Stories
Part poetry and part art project, found poetry uses words from a printed page to create your own poems!
Bio Poems
by Proud to Be Primary
Celebrate your child’s history with this simple bio poem complete with free printable worksheets!
Creature Alliteration Poems
by Christine Tkacz
Use this video to learn about alliteration, then create an alliteration poem about an invented creature!
Concrete (or Shape) Poetry
by Short Story Time
Concrete or shape poems use words to create images. Read some kid-created examples, then follow the steps to create your own concrete poems!
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Hi Diane, your blog is a great resource for parents looking for fun activities to do with their kids in March. With 55+ March crafts for kids, you have covered everything from St. Patrick’s Day to spring activities. The Table of Contents is really helpful, and I love the Women’s History Month Crafts section! Thanks for sharing these great ideas.