The colorful rainbow crafts are so much fun for preschool and elementary school children to make. They provide a creative and engaging way to explore colors, develop fine motor skills, and celebrate themes like weather, spring, or St. Patrick’s Day.
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Easy Rainbow Crafts
Rainbows are a timeless favorite among kids, making them the perfect inspiration for fun and creative craft projects!
Whether you’re looking for a simple art activity, a hands-on way to explore colors, or a cheerful project for spring, St. Patrick’s Day, or weather lessons, these easy rainbow crafts are perfect for preschoolers and elementary-aged children.
From paper collages and painting projects to recycled and torn paper crafts, this list is packed with colorful rainbow crafts that encourage creativity, fine motor development, and hands-on learning.
10 Fun Facts About Rainbows
did you know that …
- Rainbows Need Sun and Rain – Rainbows appear when sunlight shines through raindrops in the sky. That’s why you often see them after a rainstorm!
- They Are Made of Light – A rainbow happens because light bends and splits into different colors when it passes through water droplets.
- Rainbows Always Have the Same Colors – The colors of a rainbow always appear in the same order: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. You can remember them with the name ROY G. BIV!
- No Two People See the Same Rainbow – When you look at a rainbow, you see light reflecting at a special angle just for you. Someone standing next to you sees a slightly different rainbow!
- You Can’t Touch a Rainbow – A rainbow is just light, so you can’t reach out and grab it. If you try to move closer, it seems to move too!
- Rainbows Can Happen at Night – These are called moonbows and are created by moonlight shining through raindrops instead of sunlight. They are much fainter than regular rainbows.
- There Is No End to a Rainbow – A rainbow is actually a full circle, but we usually only see the top half from the ground. If you were in an airplane, you might see a full-circle rainbow!
- You Can Make a Rainbow Indoors – Try holding a glass of water near a sunny window or using a prism to split light into different colors.
- Double Rainbows Are Real! – Sometimes, light reflects twice inside raindrops, creating a second, fainter rainbow above the first one. The colors in the second rainbow are reversed!
- Some Places Have More Rainbows – Places with lots of rain and sunshine, like Hawaii, see more rainbows than other places. That’s why Hawaii is sometimes called the “Rainbow State”!
15+ Colorful Rainbow Crafts For Kids
Torn Paper Rainbow Craft
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Rainbow Cloud Craft
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Rainbow Name Craft
Head to this post to see how this rainbow name craft is made and get the free template you’ll need.
Rainbow Suncatcher Craft
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Cotton Ball Rainbow Craft
See how this clever craft is made by watching this YouTube video from Learning Through Play.
Rainbow Name Craft
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Paper Plate Rainbow Crafts
Head to this post from Craftsy Hacks to see how this colorful rainbow craft is made.
Coffee Filter Rainbow Crafts
Visit this post from Sunshine Whispers to see how this rainbow craft is made.
Rainbow Suncatcher
Go to this post from The Wilds Art Project to see how this rainbow suncatcher is made.
Q-Tip Painted Rainbow Craft
To see how this rainbow craft is made visit this post from Hello Wonderful.
Rainbow Collage Craft
Pipe Cleaner Rainbow Craft
Go to this post from Made to Be A Momma to see how this adorable rainbow craft is made.
Cardboard Rainbow Collages
Go to this post from Art Bar Blog to see how these rainbow crafts are made.
Sponge Painted Rainbow Craft
Head over to this post from Friends Art Lab to see how this clever rainbow craft is made.
Rainbow Twirler
Go to this post from Craft Corner DIY for step-by-step instructions.
Popsicle Stick Rainbow Craft
Head over to this post from The Resourceful Mama to see how this rainbow craft is made.
Tissue Paper Rainbow Craft
Go to this post from Crafting A Fun Life to see how this tissue paper rainbow craft is made.
Yarn Rainbow Craft
Visit this post from Oriental Trading to see how this colorful rainbow craft comes together.
Rainbow Cereal Craft
Visit this post from ABCDeeLearning to get all the details about this clever rainbow craft.
Paper Plate Rainbow Craft
Go to this post from The Best Ideas for kids to get step by step instructions to make this rainbow craft at home or in the classroom.
Books We Love
We absolutely love reading! So, we’re always on the lookout for fun books to complement the screen-free activities we share here on This Tiny Blue House.
Here’s a selection of our favorite rainbow-themed books that pair perfectly with the rainbow crafts we shared with you in this post.
- How the Crayons Saved the Rainbow – When the Sun and the Clouds argue, the world loses its colors. A box of crayons steps in to restore the vibrant hues, teaching the importance of cooperation and creativity.
- A Rainbow of My Own – A young boy dreams of having a rainbow of his own. His imagination leads him on a journey where he discovers the beauty and wonder of rainbows.
- Rain Before Rainbows – After a young girl’s castle burns down, she and her pet fox travel the world, overcoming obstacles to find a new home. The lyrical text and enchanting pictures provide a magical, fairytale-esque tone.
- A Bad Case of Stripes – Camilla Cream’s obsession with fitting in leads her to turn into a rainbow-colored version of herself, teaching her the importance of being true to who you are.
- The Color Monster: A Pop-Up Book of Feelings – An interactive pop-up book that helps children understand and express their emotions through colors.
- The Day the Crayons Quit – A humorous tale where crayons write letters to their owner, expressing their feelings about being used in different ways.
Before You Go
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