{"id":6862,"date":"2025-04-27T18:28:51","date_gmt":"2025-04-27T23:28:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/?p=6862"},"modified":"2025-04-28T06:07:49","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T11:07:49","slug":"easy-earth-day-crafts-for-toddlers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/easy-earth-day-crafts-for-toddlers\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Easy Earth Day Crafts for Toddlers Using Stuff You Already Have at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Earth-Day-Crafts-for-Toddlers-1-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7238\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Earth-Day-Crafts-for-Toddlers-1-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Earth-Day-Crafts-for-Toddlers-1-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Earth-Day-Crafts-for-Toddlers-1-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Earth-Day-Crafts-for-Toddlers-1-640x960.png 640w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Earth-Day-Crafts-for-Toddlers-1.png 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Simple, Budget-Friendly Ideas to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Little One<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Earth Day crafts for toddlers are the perfect way to introduce your little one to caring for our planet. But let\u2019s be honest, the last thing busy moms need is another expensive craft supply run!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Good news: You don&#8217;t need fancy materials or Pinterest-perfect execution to create meaningful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/10-easy-halloween-activities-for-toddlers\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"3383\" data-lasso-id=\"1347\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-lasso-name=\"20 Easy Halloween Activities For Toddlers\">Earth Day activities<\/a> with your little one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">These 12 crafts use items you probably already have tucked away in your recycling bin, junk drawer, or craft stash. Perfect for toddlers with short attention spans and moms with limited time!<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"f378751e64\" src=\"https:\/\/mamas-wallet.kit.com\/f378751e64\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Paper Plate Earth Painting (Blue + Green Blot Art)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Put paper plate in plastic bag mess free!\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=1337074888946122&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"699\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Create a beautiful planet Earth with simple supplies:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Paper plate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Blue and green paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cotton balls or sponge pieces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Let your toddler dab blue paint all over the paper plate. Then add green splotches on top to make &#8220;land.&#8221; There\u2019s no wrong way to do this \u2014 every Earth is different!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Egg Carton Caterpillars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"How to Make an Egg Carton Caterpillar\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=3307399717173037&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"1052\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Use leftover egg cartons to make cute crawly friends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Cut strips of 3-5 connected egg cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Let your toddler paint them bright colors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add googly eyes or draw with markers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Use pipe cleaners or twigs for antennae<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This one is great for practicing counting and color recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Earth Day Toilet Paper Roll Binoculars\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=44121271345342560&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"775\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Make nature walk binoculars using:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Two empty toilet paper rolls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Tape or glue<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Yarn or string<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Have your toddler decorate them, then head outside for a nature scavenger hunt!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. DIY Recycled Crayon Shapes<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/DIY-Recycled-Crayon-Shapes-1-585x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"easy earth day crafts for toddlers\" class=\"wp-image-7222\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/DIY-Recycled-Crayon-Shapes-1-585x1024.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/DIY-Recycled-Crayon-Shapes-1-171x300.jpeg 171w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/DIY-Recycled-Crayon-Shapes-1-640x1120.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/DIY-Recycled-Crayon-Shapes-1.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Perfect for all those broken crayons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Peel off wrappers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Place crayon pieces in silicone molds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bake at 275\u00b0F for 10 minutes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Cool, pop out, and use for new colorful creations!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Coffee Filter Planet Earth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Coffee Filter Earth Craft: How to Make &amp; Ideas to Enjoy\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=8373949302933247&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"775\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This combines color mixing and water play:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Color a coffee filter with blue and green markers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Lightly spray with water and let dry<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Hang it in a window for a pretty Earth Day suncatcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Nature Collage<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Nature-Collage-1-585x1024.jpeg\" alt=\" earth day crafts for toddlers making a leaf collage\" class=\"wp-image-7225\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Nature-Collage-1-585x1024.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Nature-Collage-1-171x300.jpeg 171w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Nature-Collage-1-640x1120.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Nature-Collage-1.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Collect natural items like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Leaves<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Small twigs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Petals or grass<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Glue them onto cardboard or a paper plate to make a nature collage that celebrates the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. Bottle Cap Painting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Bottle Cap Flowers: Cute Garden Craft for Kids\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=60024607526428562&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"909\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Use caps from water or milk bottles as paint stampers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Dip edges in washable paint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Stamp onto paper<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Create patterns, flowers, or caterpillar shapes. Great for fine motor skills!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. Newspaper Flower Crowns<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"585\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Newspaper-Flower-Crowns-3-585x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7229\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Newspaper-Flower-Crowns-3-585x1024.jpeg 585w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Newspaper-Flower-Crowns-3-171x300.jpeg 171w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Newspaper-Flower-Crowns-3-640x1120.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/Newspaper-Flower-Crowns-3.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 585px) 100vw, 585px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Turn old newspapers into wearable art:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Paint or color strips of newspaper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Fold accordion-style and pinch the middle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Secure with pipe cleaners and fan out into flowers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Make a crown or a bouquet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\"><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. &#8220;Trash to Treasure&#8221; Sorting Game<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Bottle Cap Sorting\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=227713324896153228&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"775\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Turn recycling into a toddler game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Collect clean recyclables (bottles, paper, cans)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Set up bins labeled with material types<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Let your toddler sort items by type<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s fun and builds early environmental awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. Sensory Bin With Recycled Items<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Recycling Sensory Bin\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=2533343537805496&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"1000\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Fill a bin with safe, clean recyclables like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Bubble wrap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Cardboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Paper scraps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Bottle caps<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Add scoops, bowls, and tongs. Mix in a few pinecones or stones for texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11. Magazine Scrap Collage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Earth Day Collage\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=563018696286269&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"837\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Use old magazines to make art:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Tear or cut out green and blue images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Glue onto a circle shape to make an Earth collage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">You can even add hearts or handprints for extra flair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. Handprint Earth With a Heart<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-rich is-provider-pinterest wp-block-embed-pinterest\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Earth in Hand Earth Day Craft for Kids and FREE Template\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.pinterest.com\/ext\/embed.html?id=4081455906184474&#038;src=oembed\" height=\"871\" width=\"450\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" ><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Create a keepsake you\u2019ll want to save:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"\">Paint your toddler&#8217;s palm blue and fingers green<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Press onto paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"\">Add a red heart in the middle to show we love our Earth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Perfect for even the <a href=\"https:\/\/alittlepinchofperfect.com\/earth-in-hand-earth-day-craft-for-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-lasso-id=\"1348\">youngest toddlers<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Earth Day Is a Great Chance to Teach + Create<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">These Earth Day crafts for toddlers focus on creativity, fun, and eco-awareness, without needing a trip to the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Which one will you try first? <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"convertkit-form wp-block-convertkit-form\" style=\"\"><script async data-uid=\"cccf5cb15f\" src=\"https:\/\/mamas-wallet.kit.com\/cccf5cb15f\/index.js\" data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" data-no-defer=\"1\" nowprocket><\/script><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Simple, Budget-Friendly Ideas to Celebrate Earth Day With Your Little One Earth Day crafts for toddlers are the perfect way to introduce your little one to caring for our planet. But let\u2019s be honest, the last thing busy moms need is another expensive craft supply run! Good news: You don&#8217;t need fancy materials or Pinterest-perfect&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/easy-earth-day-crafts-for-toddlers\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":7224,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_eb_attr":"","_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"footnotes":""},"categories":[47],"tags":[2677,2680,2679,2678],"class_list":{"0":"post-6862","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-home","8":"tag-earth-day-crafts-for-toddlers","9":"tag-easy-toddler-crafts-at-home","10":"tag-eco-friendly-crafts-for-kids","11":"tag-recycled-toddler-crafts","12":"entry"},"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/toddler-crafts-600x400.jpeg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/pictures\/toddler-crafts-600x600.jpeg","author_info":{"display_name":"Roni","author_link":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/author\/ronnieh\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6862"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6862\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7239,"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6862\/revisions\/7239"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7224"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.mamaswallet.com\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}