Spring footprint crafts are one of the easiest ways to do something hands-on with your preschooler this season. No complicated setup, no trip to the craft store, no stress.
Just paint, paper, and tiny feet.
These simple activities work for 3–5 year olds and double as keepsakes you’ll actually want to keep. Whether you do one on a Tuesday afternoon or save them for a rainy spring day, each one takes minutes to set up and gives your child a chance to practice fine motor skills while making something they’re proud of.
Below you’ll find 19 preschool crafts that are easy to grab and use today.
Why Footprint Crafts Work for Preschoolers
Footprint crafts are more than cute. They build real skills. The process of pressing, painting, and decorating strengthens fine motor control, supports creativity, and gives kids a concrete sense of accomplishment. And because every print is unique, there’s no “wrong” way to do it.
They’re also fast. Most of these take under 20 minutes, which is exactly the kind of activity that fits into a real morning at home.
Spring Footprint Crafts
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Handprint and Footprint Flower Craft
Hands are the flower, feet are the leaves. Add a paper heart to the center, and you've got a spring bouquet your kid made entirely from scratch. Sweet enough to frame, simple enough to do today.
One footprint becomes the body of a robin sitting right in its nest. Pair it with a picture book about birds and you've turned a simple craft into a full learning moment. Great for spring nature study.
Two footprints, a terra cotta pot, and a little paint are all it takes. Press them toe-to-toe, and you've got a butterfly your kid helped make. A simple gift that actually gets used.
Two little footprints become the center of a daffodil on canvas. The result looks like real art — the kind you actually hang on the wall. A keeper for years.
Red footprints make the wings, and a black circle makes the body. Add googly eyes and legs, and you've got a ladybug your preschooler will want to show everyone. Quick, easy, and a little bit silly.
Two crafts in one. One footprint becomes a bee, the other a ladybug. Let your child pick which one to make first — or do both and turn it into a little spring bug collection.
Three pink footprints sit on pipe cleaner stems above a paper pot tied with a ribbon. It looks like a bouquet — and it makes a Mother's Day card that's actually worth keeping.
Paint both feet in rainbow stripes, press them onto a white clay pot, and you've got a butterfly that looks like it took real effort. It didn't. And it's a gift grandma will actually display.
Two pink footprints on canvas, a few painted stems and leaves, and you have a flower your child grew themselves. Simple to make, easy to frame, and exactly the kind of gift that gets kept.
A paper plate is the body, footprints are the ears and feet, and pipe cleaners make the whiskers. Your kid picks the color and ends up with a bunny that's completely their own. A fun one for Easter week.
Purple and blue footprints layered together make a gorgeous bluebell bloom. Cut them out, add a pipe cleaner stem, and it looks like something you'd buy at a craft fair. One of the prettiest ones on this list.
Green footprints are the leafy tops, torn orange paper fills in the carrot below. The tearing activity is great for fine motor skills and keeps little hands busy while they build something they're proud of.
Two red footprints spread open like wings, with tiny heart spots instead of the usual dots. A small detail that makes it feel extra special. Frame it and it's a keepsake worth pulling out every spring.
The footprint is the body, the handprint is the wing. Together they make a hummingbird that looks surprisingly realistic. A great one to pair with a spring nature walk or a book about birds.
Each green toe print becomes a body segment, and the result looks just like the Very Hungry Caterpillar. Read the book first, then make this right after. A perfect pair for a calm morning at home.
Two pink footprints are the bunny's feet, a paper plate is the body, and a pom pom is the tail. Simple supplies, zero prep, and done in one sitting. A good one to pull out the week before Easter.
One orange footprint becomes a carrot, one blue footprint becomes a bunny. Add a few details with a marker and you've got an Easter canvas worth displaying. Simple supplies, done in one sitting.
Spring doesn’t have to mean a full art project. One footprint, a little paint, and five minutes together is enough. These crafts are just a starting point. Use what works, skip what doesn’t, and know that the effort you’re putting in counts.
Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.
