5 Simple and Easy Holi Craft Ideas for Kids

As the vibrant festival of Holi approaches, parents and teachers are on the lookout for creative and engaging activities to keep children entertained and immersed in the spirit of celebration.

From colourful crafts to playful projects, there are countless ways to add a touch of Holi magic to your children’s festivities and on that note, here are five simple and easy Holi craft ideas that are sure to spark joy and creativity in kids of all ages

Holi Watercolour Cards

Encourage children to spread the joy of Holi by creating their own watercolor greeting cards. 

Provide them with blank cards or sturdy paper, watercolour paints, brushes, and water and let them make the most of their creativity as they paint vibrant Holi scenes such as people playing with colours, traditional Holi symbols like pichkaris (water guns) and balloons, or colourful rangoli designs.

Once their masterpieces are complete, they can write heartfelt messages inside and gift them to friends and family to spread the festive cheer. 

Colourful Holi Garland

Add a festive touch to your home decor with a colourful Holi garland. To make this simple craft, children will need colourful construction paper, scissors, glue, and string or yarn.

Start by cutting the construction paper into strips of equal width then fold each strip accordion-style to create a series of loops. Glue the ends of the loops together to form circles and string them onto the yarn or string to create a garland.

Once the garland is ready, you may hang it in doorways, windows or around the house to add a splash of colour to your Holi celebrations.

Holi Paper Plate Masks

Let children make the most of their creativity with Holi-themed paper plate masks. Provide them with paper plates, markers, paints, glitter, feathers, and other decorative materials. 

Now encourage them to use their imagination to transform the paper plates into colourful masks inspired by Holi characters, such as Radha and Krishna, or playful animals like peacocks and elephants.

Once their masks are decorated to perfection, attach elastic or string to the sides so they can wear them and join in the festive fun.

Holi Colourful Spin Art

Combine art and science with a fun spin art activity that celebrates the colours of Holi. For this, children will need a salad spinner, paper plates or cardstock, washable paints of Holi colours, and pipettes or droppers.

Start by placing a paper plate or piece of cardstock inside the salad spinner then let children add drops of paint onto the paper using the pipettes or droppers.

Once they’ve added their chosen colours, secure the lid of the salad spinner and give it a spin. Watch as the centrifugal force creates beautiful patterns and swirls on the paper, resulting in unique and colourful spin art creations that capture the spirit of Holi. 

Holi Rangoli Stencils

Introduce children to the traditional art of rangoli with simple and easy-to-make Holi rangoli stencils. Using sturdy cardboard or foam sheets, cut out various shapes and designs inspired by traditional rangoli patterns such as flowers, leaves and geometric motifs.

Provide children with coloured sand, rice flour, or powdered chalk in different Holi colours. 

Place the rangoli stencils on a flat surface such as the ground or a large piece of paper and invite children to sprinkle the coloured powders inside the stencils to create beautiful and intricate designs.

Once they’ve finished, carefully lift the stencils to reveal their colourful rangoli creations, perfect for decorating indoor or outdoor spaces during Holi festivities.

Wrapping It Up

These five simple and easy Holi craft ideas offer children the opportunity to get creative, express themselves and celebrate the spirit of Holi in a fun and festive way.

Whether they’re painting watercolour cards, crafting colourful garlands, or creating spin art masterpieces, these crafts are sure to bring joy and laughter to your Holi celebrations. 

So gather your supplies, gather your little ones and let the colourful crafting begin!