Introduction
What kind of crafts should you do with kids in class? Have all the teachers thought about it? We've collected several interesting and simple ideas - come here to find inspiration!
Cardboard Flower Crown
We just made a small flower crown, and all the children were so excited, as if they instantly transformed into flower fairies.
Materials Needed
Cardboard, scissors, glue stick, pencil
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Cut two strips from green cardboard and glue them together.
- Step 2: Cut several square pieces of colored cardboard, fold them into 1/4 size, draw a petal shape as shown in the picture, and cut it out. Be careful not to cut through the center.
- Step 3: Unfold the cardboard, and the outline of a four-petal flower will appear.
- Step 4: Cut some yellow flower centers and green leaves.
- Step 5: Glue the petals, flower centers, and green leaves together to form a complete flower.
- Step 6: Glue the flowers onto the green cardboard strip in a row.
- Step 7: Glue flowers of different sizes together, and stack multiple layers for a better look.
- Step 8: Cut off the excess cardboard strip according to the head size.
- Step 9: Glue the strip firmly, and the small flower crown is ready! Put it on and try it out!
Tropical Flower Hat
Materials Needed
Straws, cardboard, string, scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Cut some five-petal flowers from different colored cardboard and stack them together.
- Step 2: Cut the straws into segments.
- Step 3: Draw veins on green cardboard leaves, then make a small hole.
- Step 4: String the petals, green leaves, and straw segments alternately on the string.
- Step 5: The small flower wreath is ready, next is the hat.
- Step 6: Cut one side of a cardboard strip into a fringe and make a hat that fits the size.
- Step 7: Glue some colored cardboard petals on the side.
- Step 8: A set of tropical-style attire is complete, and the children will definitely love it!
Cardboard Flower Hat
Materials Needed
Cardboard, colored paper, paint, tissue paper, glue, marker, scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Draw a crown shape on cardboard and cut out the outline.
- Step 2: Cover the cardboard with glue, stick a layer of tissue paper, and paint it green.
- Step 3: After drying, glue some cut cardboard flowers on the surface.
- Step 4: Don't forget to add some beautiful beads too!
- Step 5: A small crown full of spring atmosphere is ready. With this fun toy, the children won't miss home too much!
Tulip Flowers
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Fold horizontal, vertical, and diagonal creases on colored square cardboard.
- Step 2: Cut a slit in the middle of each of the four sides, then roll the cardboard into a flower shape.
- Step 3: Next, roll a stem from green cardboard and combine the two parts.
- Step 4: The handmade tulip is ready, isn't it simple?
Fan-shaped Cardboard Flowers
Materials Needed
Green, red, white cardboard, scissors, glue
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Fold green cardboard into a fan shape, fold it in half, and glue it firmly.
- Step 2: Cut some small red and white flowers from cardboard and glue them on the fan.
- Step 3: Place it on the table, and the classroom instantly becomes brighter!
Spring has arrived, let's place some suitable handmade flower decorations in the hallway to enhance the environment.
Do it together with the children, it can be done in just a few minutes. Let's enjoy the flowers we made together.
Decorative Cardboard Flowers
Spring is here, let's make some suitable handmade flowers to decorate the corridor environment!
Make them together with the children, it only takes a few minutes to finish!
Materials Needed
Colored cardboard, scissors
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Step 1: Choose green cardboard of appropriate size, fold it in half and cut at the fold.
- Step 2: Glue the two sides together.
- Step 3: Roll it into a cylinder shape.
- Step 4: The small tree shape is ready.
- Step 5: Decorate with colored cardboard petals, and the handmade flower tree is complete!
Conclusion
These beautiful cardboard crafts are perfect for kids of all ages. They're simple to make, require minimal materials, and provide hours of creative fun. Whether you're a teacher looking for classroom activities or a parent wanting to do something fun at home, these projects are sure to delight children and inspire their creativity. From flower crowns to decorative trees, these cardboard crafts are a wonderful way to explore art and nature together.
3 Comments
David Miller
August 27, 2025 at 6:45 PM
I made the tropical flower hat with my daughter, and it turned out fantastic! She wore it all day and showed it to everyone. The instructions were clear, and the project was perfect for her age. We're going to try the tulip flowers next. Great craft ideas!
Sophia Lee
August 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
As a kindergarten teacher, I'm always looking for new craft ideas. These cardboard projects are perfect - they're simple, use inexpensive materials, and the kids love them. I've already tried the fan-shaped flowers and the decorative tree, and they look beautiful in our classroom. Can't wait to try more!




Emma Thompson
August 28, 2025 at 9:20 AM
These cardboard crafts are amazing! I tried the flower crown with my students, and they absolutely loved it. The step-by-step instructions were easy to follow, and the materials were simple to find. The kids were so proud of their creations. Thank you for sharing these wonderful ideas!