A little rain, a little sunshine — and a great big smile! We're making a wonderful children's paper cloud-and-rainbow craft aimed exclusively at our youngest little ones! It's a quick and easy craft you can make together — a perfect opportunity to practise using scissors and markers.
This cheerful little cloud with its colourful rainbow is the brightest craft a young child can make. Perfect for decorating a bedroom, giving as a gift, or simply enjoying a creative afternoon at home!
What You'll Need
- Printed template (below) or alternatively
- Card or paper in rainbow colours (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple)
- Scissors (children's, with rounded tips)
- Glue
- Optional: cotton wool for texture on the cloud, ribbon for hanging
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 — Print the Template Download and print the free template onto card, or glue the paper onto card for a more durable result.
Step 2 — Cut Out the Cloud Carefully cut out the cloud following the outline. If you like, glue on some cotton wool for a fluffy texture!
Step 3 — Make the Rainbow Strips Cut strips from the coloured card — or let your little one do it themselves — one for each colour of the rainbow.
Step 4 — Assemble Glue the strips beneath the cloud in the correct colour order. Leave to dry thoroughly.
Step 5 — Hang It Up! Thread a ribbon through the top of the cloud and hang it in the bedroom, by the window, or in the classroom. It will greet you with a smile every single day!
Variations & Ideas Try making the strips using collaged pieces of coloured paper, ribbons, or even wool yarn! You can also add raindrops hanging below the strips for an even more lively result.
A wonderful activity for teaching the colours of the rainbow!
