Celebrate the rainbow with 21 of our favorite fun and colorful rainbow crafts, sensory activity projects, and recipes for you and your little ones. Spring, St Patrick’s Day, or any day the rainbow is always welcome in our house!
Rainbow Crafts for Kids of All Ages
There is something so magical about rainbow crafts! Kids of all ages love them, and it brings them together. Whether you are crafting to get ready to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, or just looking to brighten your house or classroom for spring, these ideas are sure to inspire!
1. Make a Rainbow Craft
Rainbow hues certainly aren’t limited to just St Patrick’s Day, thank goodness! How gorgeous is this DIY Rainbow Fascinator from studiodiy?
2. DIY Rainbow Inspired Play House
Make a Rainbow Hotel For Little People! Decorate your cardboard playhouse or leprechaun trap with a colorful and welcoming rainbow roof. See the magic on MollyMooCrafts.
3. Create a Rainbow Puzzle
Foster your children’s creative side by letting them make their own rainbows with this make a rainbow puzzle craft!
Related: Check out these fun rainbow craft and rainbow art ideas for kids
4. Make Rainbow Slime
Kids love to make slime, especially if it’s rainbow slime!
5. DIY LEGO Rainbow Activity
Your little LEGO fanatics will love creating a LEGO rainbow!
6. Preschool Construction Paper Rainbow Craft Idea
The Nerd’s Wife‘s construction paper rainbow craft is perfect for your preschooler!
7. Dye Scented Rainbow Beans
Let them explore with scented sensory rainbow beans!
8. Print a Rainbow Printable
Color this cute rainbow printable with your little one!
10. Craft a Rainbow Puzzle
Foster your children’s creative side by letting them make their own rainbows with this make a rainbow puzzle craft!
Crafty Rainbow Treats and Snacks
These rainbow treats are perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day party or any party really! Nothing brings out the smiles like a rainbow… especially if it’s in the form of a cake or treat!
11. Bake Rainbow Cupcakes as a Treat
Rainbow Cupcakes are so fun to make! And when you’re finished baking, you’ll have a yummy and colorful treat!
12. Make a Rainbow Cake
This rainbow Barbie cake with matching rainbow pushup cake pops, from Totally The Bomb, will be the hit of any party!
13. Cook Up Some Rainbow Pasta
Serve up some smiles with rainbow pasta.
14. Rainbow Ice Cream for the Win
How fun are these rainbow ice cream cones, from The Nerd’s Wife.
DIY Rainbow Art Ideas Crafts
One of my favorite parts of any holiday or season change are the DIY decorations I get to make with my children to brighten the house and make it festive! These ideas would also work well for the classroom, too!
15. Make a Rainbow Art Project
Brighten the walls with rainbow cereal art!
16. Craft a Colorful Rainbow Pinwheel
It’s time to have some more fun with Rainbows and Pinwheels. This rainbow pinwheel wreath from Simple Easy Creative is so striking!
17. Make Rainbow Coasters to Use or Give
Hello Glow’s rainbow woven felt coasters are a quick no-sew project that kids can easily whip up as a present.
18. Create a Rainbow Stacking Game
Who doesn’t love rainbows and pitting colors in order?! Rainbow stacked hearts, from alittlelearningfortwo, look great hanging on the wall or door!
19. Make a Melted Crayon Rainbow Art Display
Making this melted crayon rainbow from Meg Duerksen of Whatever… is so easy! Just glue the crayons onto canvas art board, and turn on the hair dryer!
20. Colorful Hoop Art Inspired by Rainbows for Kids
Makeandtakes‘ rainbow threaded embroidery hoop is a fun rainbow wheel of awesome!
More Rainbow & St. Patrick’s Day Fun!
On the hunt for more St. Patrick’s Day crafts and recipes? Be sure to check these out:
Comment below with your favorite rainbow crafts for kids!
