Torn Paper Rainbow Craft

This fun and easy torn paper rainbow craft is a great activity for children in preschool and elementary school. Using our free template, construction paper and some glue kids can create a fun rainbow craft they’ll be proud to display!

Easy Torn Paper Rainbow Craft

Get ready to make a rainbow of fun with this easy torn paper craft!

Not only is it a colorful and creative way for kids to spend their time, but it also helps build important skills like hand-eye coordination, fine motor control, and creativity.

Tearing the paper is a great way for little hands to strengthen their fingers, while arranging the pieces into a rainbow encourages imagination and focus.

Plus, it’s a low-mess and fun craft that lets kids explore different textures and colors—perfect for sparking joy and learning all at once!

Supplies

Rainbow template – you can download a copy of the free rainbow template you’ll need to make this torn paper rainbow craft at the very bottom of this blog post
Cardstock in blue for printing the rainbow template
Construction paper in a rainbow of colors
Glue stick

Instructions

Print a copy of our free printable rainbow template on blue or white cardstock.

Tear up white or light blue construction paper into small pieces. Using a small amount of glue, stick the pieces together to create the clouds.

Tear up your first color into small pieces. Using a small amount of glue, stick the pieces together to create one ring of the rainbow.

Continue this process using different colors for each ring until your entire rainbow is colored in.

Let your torn rainbow butterfly craft dry completely before displaying or playing with it.

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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 torn paper rainbow craft 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.

Download Instructions

Getting your hands on this fun and free printable rainbow template to make a torn paper rainbow craft is really easy! Just fill out the quick form at the bottom of this post and hit that “send me the printable” button.

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For the best results, we recommend printing the PDF on high-quality card stock (letter size). Otherwise, the glue can bleed through regular paper.

Before You Go

We had so much fun creating this torn paper rainbow craft!

Are you planning to make this easy rainbow craft? Snap a photo of your finished product and reach out to us to show us your finished creation!

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