Paper Mosaic Flower

This paper mosaic flower activity is an easy way to slow down and create something meaningful with your preschooler, with no complicated prep or extra supplies. It is one of those preschool crafts that looks thoughtful but stays simple enough to use on a regular day at home.

Designed for children ages 3 to 5, this activity typically takes about 10 to 15 minutes from start to finish. As kids cut, place, and glue small pieces of paper onto the free flower mosaic template, they practice fine motor skills and visual planning through hands-on play. If you are looking for a craft that feels purposeful without becoming a project, this one fits the bill.

What Preschoolers Practice with This Activity

As preschoolers create their paper mosaic flower, they work on several important early learning skills.

• Fine motor control as they pick up, tear, and place small pieces of paper
• Hand eye coordination while positioning pieces inside the outline
• Visual planning as they decide where colors and shapes fit best
• Focus and follow through by completing a simple task from start to finish

This kind of hands on practice supports skill development without needing worksheets or structured lessons.

Paper Mosaic Flower

This flower paper mosaic craft is easy to set up and uses basic supplies you likely already have on hand. Start by drawing a simple flower outline (or download our template), then invite your preschooler to fill it in using small pieces of paper. There is no right or wrong way to place the pieces, which keeps the focus on the process rather than the finished product.

What You’ll Need

• printer paper
• construction paper
• scissors
• glue stick

What You’ll Do

Start by gathering up some colored construction paper for your flower craft. Kids can choose their favorite colors when creating this craft. They can choose different colors for each flower they make.

Cut the craft paper into small pieces. Random shapes are best as they can be pieced together to form the mosaic.

This is a great way for preschoolers to practice their scissor skills.

Print out the paper mosaic flower template (below). You could also draw your own flower if you’d prefer.

Use a glue stick to glue the paper pieces onto your flower template. Continue until the mosaic is complete.

Don’t worry if the paper pieces hang off the page. You can trim the edges later.

Use It Today

This easy flower mosaic works well as a quick art activity on a slow afternoon or as part of a simple spring theme. You can use scrap paper from your craft bin or leftover construction paper to keep prep minimal. If your preschooler finishes quickly, invite them to add details, such as a background or extra petals, rather than starting a new activity.

This paper mosaic flower activity is a reminder that preschool learning does not have to be complicated to be meaningful. A few basic supplies and a short block of time are enough to support fine motor skills and creativity. Save this idea for a day when you want something easy, flexible, and worth doing again.

Grab your flower mosaic craft template here.