Looking for easy Easter crafts for kids that won’t cost you a thing? These Easter egg mosaics are a lovely way to get creative with the family, and you probably already have everything you need at home.
Children of all ages can enjoy making their own designs on the eggs, and it’s a great activity for helping preschoolers learn their colours. Except for the glue, these mosaics cost nothing to make and can be put together entirely from recycled materials — perfect for using up old magazines and cereal boxes before they go in the recycling bin.
What you need
- A used cereal box
- Scissors (safety scissors for little ones)
- Old magazines, catalogues, flyers, or any scrap paper with bright colours
- A glue stick or PVA glue and brush
- String or ribbon for hanging
What to do
1. Go through the magazines and cut out pieces of different colours, then sort them by colour.
2. Draw an egg shape on the cardboard and cut it out.
3. Draw a design on the egg shape, keeping it simple for younger kids (older children may like to draw their own design).
4. Decide what colour you want to place in each part of the design.
5. Put glue on the egg, one section of the design at a time, and stick the pieces of coloured paper onto the egg.
6. When the glue is dry, make a hole at the top of the egg and thread the ribbon through.
7. Hang your mosaic egg as a lovely Easter decoration!
Tips for younger children
For toddlers and preschoolers, it can help to draw the design in larger, simpler sections so there’s plenty of room for little fingers to place the paper pieces. Sorting the coloured paper into piles or small bowls before you start also makes the gluing step much easier — and it’s a nice colour-matching exercise in itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
What age group is this Easter craft suitable for?
This craft works well for a wide age range. Younger children enjoy the simple gluing and colour-sorting steps, while older kids can design their own patterns and take on more detailed mosaic work.
Do I need any special materials?
No — that’s part of the appeal. A cereal box, some old magazines or scrap paper, glue, scissors, and ribbon or string are all you need. It’s a budget-friendly craft that also gives old paper and packaging a second life.
How long does this activity take?
It depends on the age of the child and the complexity of the design, but most families find it takes somewhere between 20 minutes and an hour, including drying time for the glue.
Can this craft be adapted for a group or classroom setting?
Yes. Pre-cutting the egg shapes and setting out sorted piles of coloured paper in advance makes this an easy craft to run with a group of children, such as at a party or in a classroom.
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