Easy Cute Spring Paper Chick Craft For Kids

Create a fun paper chick craft with kids this spring using only strips of paper, glue, and googly eyes! This easy DIY spring chick craft project is perfect for spring and Easter. Plus, while making this craft, kids will get to build some pretty impressive skills they’ll need for life!

Springtime provides endless inspiration for crafting, and this easy paper chick craft is one you’ve gotta try! This Easter craft also works as an easy spring craft for spring break.

It’s easy enough for kids of all ages to make, but younger kids, in particular, will get a thrill from turning paper strips into an image they recognize.

In addition to the creativity this project provides, it’s also a great way to help kids build fine motor skills!

Then when you’re done, you can take this craft outside, too, by making Homemade Bird Seed Ornaments and attracting real birds to your yard!

And don’t forget to make other easy craft ideas such as an Easter bunny and Easter eggs to go along with your baby chick crafts!

What You’ll Love About This Spring Paper Chick Craft

• Supplies you already have – all you need to do is raid the craft drawer for construction paper, glue, googly eyes, and scissors.
• Hours of fun for kids – they will love making their own unique chicks!
• Easy to customize – personalize this design simply by using markers, adding glitter, using pom poms, and much more!
• Builds necessary life skills – kids will practice and improve their cutting skills, gluing skills, and improve their hand-eye coordination!

Supplies Needed For Spring Paper Chick Craft For Kids

All you need are a few simple craft materials you probably already have in your crafting drawer. Grab these supplies (affiliate links):

• Construction Paper – yellow construction paper, blue construction paper, and orange construction paper (or any other Spring colors you prefer)
• Scissors – various sizes for age-appropriate crafters
• Glue – Elmer’s or craft glue stick
• Googly Eyes – any size that you prefer

How to Make Spring Paper Chick Craft For Kids

Easy fun crafts like this one should definitely be on your list of craft activities for a rainy day. Just follow these step-by-step instructions!

Step 1 – Cut Construction Paper Pieces and Glue to Paper

Begin by cutting the construction paper into strips.

Glue the yellow strips to a piece of paper in a circular pattern.

Step 2 – Prepare Wing and Leg Shapes

Draw the wings and legs shapes onto orange paper and cut them out. Don’t overthink making the wing shape for these little chicks! I just eyeballed it and feel confident you can do the same thing! 

Step 3 – Assemble The Chick

Cut out beak. Attach the wings and beak to the chick.

Step 4 – Googly Eyes

Attach the googly eyes to the chick.

Spring Paper Chick Craft Notes And Expert Tips

• Use appropriate size scissors for the age of the child doing the cutting. Have a couple of pairs of child scissors on hand as well as larger scissors for adults to use.

• Cut out the construction pieces for the chick’s body first. That way you can place the strips on the construction paper exactly where you want them before gluing them down. Then do the same with the wings, beak, and feet.

• Don’t be afraid to experiment with different materials and techniques.

• Use a template for smaller kids if you feel like that would help them with cutting out their chick pieces.

How To Display Spring Paper Chick Craft For Kids

• Display it in a picture frame and hang it on the wall or use it as a centerpiece for your Easter dinner.

• Attach your picture to string or yarn and suspend it from a fan, ceiling, or curtain rod for a playful mobile. If you have several, it is almost like a mobile effect. 😉

• Place your child’s masterpiece in the window facing out so that your neighbors and people walking by can enjoy it!

Variations Of Spring Paper Chick Craft To Try

• Fold the background paper in half and create a smaller chick to make a card for grandparents, family, or friends.

• Use a white or colored paper plate as the background and decorate it with construction paper, markers, or colored pencils – yay for paper plate chicks!

• Instead of cutting out paper strips, you could paint popsicle sticks with yellow craft paint and use them in a similar way as the paper strips.

• Feel free to paint on the wings – or the entire body! – with yellow craft paint.

• Cut out half a cracked egg and place the chick in the egg to make a hatching chick craft!

• Add texture by adding scrunched-up pieces of yellow tissue paper!

• Most importantly, encourage kids to add their personal touches to their crafts.

Spring Paper Chick Craft FAQs

What is the best type of glue to use?

My preference when working with young children is washable glue. There are many different brands of washable glue so use your preference.

Glue sticks are also a favorite of mine. Tiny hands can manage them very well.

Why is using construction paper for this craft better than regular colored paper?

Construction paper is a relatively thick, colored paper typically made from wood pulp, recycled fibers, or a blend of both. It’s known for its rougher texture and availability in a variety of vibrant colors. Because of its thickness, you will find that it is more sturdy and durable.

Do I have to use googly eyes on my Spring paper chick craft?

Certainly not! If you don’t have them or don’t want to use them, you can draw the eyes with a colored pencil or colored marker.

More Spring and Easter Activities and Recipes

• Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats
• Unusual Easter Basket Ideas For Toddlers
• Free Printable Easter Scavenger Hunt Clues For Kids
• Easter Fruit Kabobs with Peeps
• Kid-Approved Easter Charcuterie Board Appetizer
• Easter Brownies Decorated As Easter Eggs
• No-Bake Easter Bird’s Nest Cookies
• 20 Homemade Easter Basket Ideas Kids Love

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