Egg Carton Chicks and Flowers: A Fun Easter Craft

Transform empty egg cartons into adorable chicks and colourful flowers with this creative and educational Easter craft.

This hands-on activity encourages fine motor skills while teaching toddlers about colours and shapes.

Materials Needed

• Empty egg cartons
• Acrylic paint (yellow for chicks, bright colours for flowers)
• Paintbrushes
• Googly eyes
• Orange and green construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Paper straws or green pipe cleaners (for flower stems)

Step 1: Prepare the Egg Carton Cups

• Cut individual cups from the egg carton.
• Trim edges for neatness.

Step 2: Make the Chicks

1. Assemble the Body
   • Glue two cups together, open ends facing each other.
   • Let them dry completely.
2. Paint the Chicks
   • Paint the assembled body yellow and allow it to dry.
3. Add Features
   • Glue on googly eyes.
   • Cut a small orange paper triangle for the beak and glue it below the eyes.
   • Optionally, attach small orange paper feet.

Step 3: Create the Flowers

1. Shape the Petals
   • Cut individual egg cups and trim the edges into petal shapes.
2. Paint the Flowers
   • Use bright spring colours and let them dry.
3. Attach Stems
   • Glue a paper straw or green pipe cleaner to the base of each flower.
4. Add Leaves
   • Cut leaf shapes from green construction paper and glue them onto the stems.

Step 4: Create a Festive Wreath (Optional)

• Cut a wreath base from leftover egg carton cardboard.
• Decorate as desired.
• Glue chicks and flowers onto the wreath for a cheerful Easter display.