Learn and practice the color green with these fun and educational green crafts that include frogs, plants, and nature.
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The next color in our educational series is green! Make some of these fun crafts below and learn about green animals like frogs and turtles, plants, and even magical monsters and dragons.
This would be fun to do as part of a color study unit or while learning about nature. There are so many fun ways to include green crafts in your summer playtime schedule.
Green craft inspiration
- Green is a color that you’ll see in nature frequently. Go on a nature walk and point out green things you see.
- Pick up picture books from the library that are filled with shades of green, like these nature books.
- Take this activity up a level for bigger kids. Craft with blue and yellow paint, then combine them to make green.
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Green crafts and activities
Green Crafts for Kids
Toilet Paper Roll Frog
Turn a paper tube into a friendly little frog. Use the template to make the frog, then use it for imaginative play time.
Handprint Peacock Craft
Trace your child's hand to make this clever peacock craft for an educational activity that doubles as a keepsake for your summer journal.
Frankenstein Craft
If you're planning to celebrate Summerween, you'll love making this bright green Frankenstein's monster paper craft.
Frog Paper Bag Puppet
Paper bag puppets are fun for all kinds of play ideas and this frog is easy to make with green paper.
Duck Headband Craft
After you make this duck headband, read a story or learn about mallard ducks.
Dandelion Craft
This smiling dandelion craft is a great way to practice scissor skills to make the green fringe grass.
Mini DIY Snake Plant
Make an easy-care plant to decorate your home. You won't believe this is made from masking tape!
Plant Pot Frog
If you've got extra terra cotta pots around the house, paint one green to make this frog craft.
Handprint Parrot
Use your kids' handprints to make this colorful macaw parrot.
Star Wars Landscape Art
Big kids and Star Wars fans will love printing the template and painting green trees to make the Endor scene.
Tissue Paper Stained Glass Sun Catchers
Tissue paper makes a fun and easy sun catcher to make and stick to any window in your house.
Apple Tree Hats
This silly apple tree hat would be so fun to make while reading the classic kids' book, Ten Apples Up On Top by Dr. Seuss.
Cactus Rock Painting
Collect rocks from your backyard to paint for a decorative cactus craft.
DIY Seashell Turtle Craft
If you collected seashells on a trip to the beach, turn one into a bright green sea turtle.
Pete’s Dragon Craft
Turn a pool noodle into a green dragon, complete with fangs and wings.
Origami Turtle
Learn how to fold a single piece of paper to make a tiny green turtle! Decorate the shell or leave it simple.
Once your kids have learned about the color green and made a few of these green craft ideas, be sure to check out the rest of our crafting with colors series!
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