10 Simple Preschool Popsicle Stick Crafts

| Last Updated: April 25, 2023

Hello there, crafty parents and teachers! If you’re looking for some fun and easy craft ideas to keep your little ones busy, look no further! This article will share 10 simple and adorable popsicle stick crafts perfect for preschool-aged children. 

From a cute stick robot to Christmas ornaments, these crafts will keep your little ones entertained while improving their fine motor skills and creativity. So grab some popsicle sticks and let’s get crafting!

Great Preschool Popsicle Stick Crafts

Fine Motor Skills | Creativity | Following Directions

1. Popsicle Stick Robot Craft

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This craft stick robot craft is a fun and easy activity for preschoolers that can help develop their creativity and fine motor skills. Here are the materials you will need to make this craft:

  • Jumbo craft sticks
  • Regular craft sticks
  • Mini craft sticks
  • Metallic silver paint
  • Paintbrush
  • Tacky glue
  • Googly eyes
  • Pony beads
  • Glitter sticks
  • Black permanent marker

Start by using a big craft stick as the robot’s body and put the other sticks on top to make arms, legs, and antennas. Be creative and try different designs!

Once you have your design, glue the sticks together with tacky glue and let it dry. Then, use metallic silver paint to make it look super cool and shiny.

Next, add googly eyes and other decorations like colorful buttons or glittery antennas. Make it unique and awesome! Finally, use a black permanent marker to draw a funny mouth on your robot. You now have an awesome craft stick robot that’s colorful and fun!

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See more: Robot Crafts for Preschoolers
Creativity | Arts | Fine Motor Skills

2. Popsicle Sticks Flower Craft

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This is a perfect activity for kids to create during spring and summer! Let me guide you through the steps. To create this craft, you will need the following:

  • Craft sticks
  • Mini craft sticks
  • Paint
  • Buttons
  • Glue

To create the petals, take two popsicle sticks and glue them together in the shape of an X. Then, add another popsicle stick on top in a perpendicular direction, and another horizontally. You can also make two X’s and glue them together. A low-temperature glue gun is a great tool for kids to use, or an adult can use a regular glue gun.

Now, it’s time to paint! Let the kids add their unique colors and designs to the petals. You can paint the individual craft sticks ahead of time, but it can get a bit messy.

Once everything is dry, you can add a button to the center of the petals, but this is optional. And that’s it! You’ve just created a fun and colorful Popsicle Sticks Flower Craft that kids will love.

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Imaginations | Creativity | Fine Motor Skills

3. Rainbow Popsicle Sticks Craft

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Are you looking for a fun and easy craft project for your kids? Consider making this Rainbow Popsicle Sticks Craft! It’s perfect for spring and summer but can be enjoyed anytime. You will need:

  • Popsicle Sticks
  • White Cardstock
  • Googly Eyes
  • Pink Buttons
  • Hot Glue Gun Or Liquid Glue
  • Color Buttons
  • Googly Eyes

First, grab all your rainbow popsicle sticks and arrange them in reverse rainbow order. Then, use some hot glue to attach a diagonal popsicle stick across the rainbow sticks. Flip it over to reveal the colors of the rainbow in order. 

Cut out a cloud shape from white construction paper and make it cute by adding googly eyes, a small smile, and pink button cheeks. If you want to make it even more fluffy, add cotton balls. Finally, attach a ribbon or string to the back of the cloud in a loop for hanging. This craft is fun to make and can help with fine motor skills, imaginative play, and more. Enjoy!

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See more: Rainbow Art for Preschoolers
Science | Observation | Imaginations

4. Popsicle Stick Catapult

This activity is great for kids of all ages and is a fantastic way to introduce simple physics concepts in a fun and engaging way. Here are the materials you’ll need to get started:

  • 10 jumbo popsicle sticks
  • Rubber bands
  • Firing power (marshmallows, pompoms, pencil top erasers)
  • Plastic spoon (optional)
  • Bottle cap
  • Sticky dots

First, grab two jumbo craft or popsicle sticks and make two “V” notches on either side of each stick. If you’re doing this with a big group, adults can prep ahead of time. 

Then, take 8 more craft sticks and stack them on top of each other. Wrap rubber bands tightly around each end of the stack. Next, push one of the notched sticks through the stack and flip it over so the stick is on the bottom. 

Place the second notched stick on top of the stack and secure the two sticks together with a rubber band. The “V” notches will keep the rubber band in place. Now you’re ready to launch!

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Color Recognition | Fine Motor Skills | Creativity

5. Popsicle Stick Farm Animals

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Craft sticks are so versatile, and you can make all sorts of fun creations with them, like cute barnyard animals! To make these farm animal crafts, you’ll need:

  • Five Jumbo Craft Sticks
  • Googly Eyes
  • Tan And Pink Buttons
  • Small Pink Bead
  • Scissors
  • Glue Or Glue Dots
  • Felt In Various Colors
  • Paint In White, Black, Light Brown, Pink, And Orange
  • Fine Point Marker

To make your own, start by painting your craft sticks – two white, one pink, one light brown, and one orange. Add some black spots to one of the white sticks and stripes to the orange stick. 

Cut out the felt pieces for each animal, glue them on, and then attach the googly eyes, buttons, and beads with glue or glue dots. Draw on any additional details with a fine point marker. Now you have a whole farm of adorable animals to play with!

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Play Pretend | Imaginations | Fine Motor Skills

6. Popsicle Sticks Boat Craft

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This boat craft not only teaches educational concepts like engineering but also provides a fun experience for kids as they observe as their small boats drift on the water.

This boat craft is very simple to make and requires minimal supplies, making it an ideal summer craft for preschoolers. Here are the materials needed:

  • Rainbow craft sticks
  • Plain craft sticks
  • Hot glue gun
  • Scrapbook paper
  • Paper straws

Start by arranging a series of vibrant craft sticks side by side to form a rainbow shape. Following that, take two plain craft sticks and divide them into halves, attaching three of these segments to the back of the boat base. After that, attach two more craft sticks lengthwise to the back of the boat to form the bottom.

Take a piece of scrapbook paper and cut it into a triangular shape. Proceed to punch holes at the top and bottom of the triangle, then slide it onto a paper straw to make a sail. To attach the sail to the boat, apply a heap of hot glue onto the top of the boat, and stick the straw into the center of the glue mound, holding it in place until the glue dries. With these steps completed, your boat craft is now prepared to float in cold water.

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Following Directions | Imaginations | Fine Motor Skills

7. Popsicle Sticks Arctic Animal Craft

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Transform plain popsicle sticks into adorable arctic animal crafts with these easy-to-follow instructions. This guide provides instructions for making not just one, but different animals.

To create these arctic animal crafts, you’ll need:

  • Popsicle Sticks
  • Craft Foam In Various Colors
  • Ribbon
  • Wiggle Eyes
  • Pom Poms
  • Toothpicks
  • Craft Paint
  • Cardstock
  • Glue Gun And Sticks
  • Paintbrush
  • Scissors,
  • Permanent Marker

First, print the animal pattern(s). Then, cut out and attach rectangles to the back of wooden craft sticks. Give each set of sticks a base coat of paint and let it dry. 

Next, trace and cut out animal pieces from craft foam using the pattern as a guide. Finally, use the foam pieces and other craft supplies to create your own set of adorable arctic animals. Let your kids’ imaginations run wild and have fun crafting!

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Fine Motor Skills | Creativity | Following Directions

8. Popsicle Sticks and Yarn Web

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This next craft is a simple and fun Halloween craft for kids to make spider webs using popsicle sticks and yarn. This craft not only allows children to practice their fine motor skills but also makes great decorations for the home or classroom. To make these spider webs, you will need:

  • Popsicle Sticks
  • Glue,
  • Tempera Paint In Halloween Colors
  • Yarn In Black, White, And/Or Orange
  • Scissors
  • Spider Stickers (Optional)

Simply glue three popsicle sticks together to make a spiderweb and paint them with Halloween-themed colors. Next, cut a long piece of yarn, tie one end to a popsicle stick, and start wrapping it around each stick to create a web-like design. 

Tie the end of the yarn to another stick, leaving a tail for hanging. If you’re feeling extra spooky, add a spider sticker to the web. These steps are easy to follow and perfect for kids who want to add some Halloween decor to their rooms.

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Imaginations | Play Pretend | Fine Motor Skills

9. Popsicle Sticks Fairy Castle

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Let’s create a charming craft stick castle that comes with adorable mini craft stick fairies. This DIY toy is easy to make and fun to play with. To make the craft stick castle, you will need:

  • Regular craft sticks
  • Jumbo craft sticks
  • Mini craft sticks
  • Wooden disposable spoons
  • Colored toothpicks
  • Items to decorate (such as mosaic tiles or painted bottle caps)
  • Tacky craft glue

To make the mini craft stick fairies, you will need:

  • Mini craft sticks
  • Felt
  • Yarn
  • A ballpoint pens

Arrange the craft sticks to make the walls and use longer ones for the turrets. Glue them together and add the spoons to each end. 

For fairies, cut a square from felt and wrap it around the middle of a mini craft stick to make a skirt. Add yarn for the top and felt for the hair, and draw a face with a pen. Make more fairies for the company. To make them more durable, add a coat of DIY mod podge to the outside of the wood.

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Fine Motor Skills | Creativity | Following Directions

10. Popsicle Sticks Christmas Ornaments

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It’s time to get crafty this coming Christmas! Making popsicle stick ornaments is a holly jolly way to get creative with kids of all ages. These cheap and easy-to-make ornaments can be used in a variety of ways. Here’s what you’ll need:

  • Jumbo Popsicle Sticks
  • Acrylic Paint
  • Small Pom Poms
  • Tiny Googly Eyes
  • Glue
  • String

Once you’ve got your supplies, it’s time to get started. Start by painting your sticks (jumbo sticks will make it easier for smaller hands) in the main color for each character using acrylic paint and a paintbrush. Once the paint is dry, attach tiny googly eyes to each stick using either self-stick googly eyes or glue. 

Next, add facial features, buttons, buckles, feet, and other details using a fine paintbrush to make your characters unique. Lastly, attach small pom poms to the characters’ hats and a red nose for the reindeer using glue.

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Conclusion

Congratulations, you’ve made it to the end of our list of fun and easy crafts! We hope you had a great time checking them out and that whichever craft(s) you choose adds a festive touch to your home or classroom. 

Don’t forget to check out our other activities for more creative inspiration, whether it’s for upcoming holidays or just for fun. Keep crafting and exploring your creativity!



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