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Brighten up spring with these 15 easy daffodil crafts for kids! From paper flowers and egg-carton daffodils to handprint art, wreaths and fine-motor projects, these cheerful yellow flower crafts are perfect for preschool, kindergarten, elementary classrooms, homeschool spring units and Mother’s Day.

Daffodils are among the most recognizable flowers of spring. Their trumpet-shaped center is called the corona, and the flower is often associated with spring, renewal and hope. Daffodils are also the national flower of Wales.

These daffodil craft ideas use materials you may already have at home or in the classroom, including paper, egg cartons, cupcake liners, pipe cleaners and tissue paper. If you love flower crafts, explore our 50+ Flower Crafts for Kids for more spring inspiration.

15 Delightful Daffodil Crafts for Kids

Daffodil Crafts at a Glance

• Best for: Preschool, kindergarten and elementary-age children
• Season: Spring
• Popular materials: Paper, egg cartons, cupcake liners, pipe cleaners and tissue paper
• Skills: Cutting, gluing, painting, folding and fine-motor practice
• Great for: Spring units, flower themes, Mother’s Day, plant science and Daffodil Day activities

Quick Answer: What Is an Easy Daffodil Craft for Kids?

One of the easiest daffodil crafts for kids is a paper daffodil made from yellow craft paper, a green stem and a rolled or folded center. Preschoolers can also make simple daffodils with cupcake liners, handprints or scrunched tissue paper, while older children may enjoy pop-up flowers, pipe-cleaner daffodils or more detailed paper blooms.

Choose a Daffodil Craft by Material

• Paper Daffodils – printable flowers, pop-ups, crepe paper and paper wreaths
• Recycled Crafts – egg-carton flowers
• Preschool Daffodil Crafts – handprints, cupcake liners and scrunched paper
• Other Materials – pipe cleaners and mixed-media ideas

What Can Kids Learn from Daffodil Crafts?

Daffodil crafts can support fine-motor skills, cutting and gluing practice, shape recognition and color learning. They also make a useful starting point for simple spring science. Children can observe the flower’s petals, trumpet-shaped corona, stem and leaves, talk about how bulbs grow, and compare real daffodils with their craft versions.

For older children, pair a daffodil activity with a spring writing prompt or a short discussion of William Wordsworth’s famous poem about daffodils.

1. Easy Paper Daffodil Craft with Printable Template

Start with our own daffodil papercraft for kids. The printable template includes the petals, flower center, leaves and stem, making this a lovely spring project for elementary children.

2. Printable Paper Daffodils

The Craft Train has a helpful printable template for making bright paper daffodils. This is a good choice when you want a neat paper flower without drawing every piece from scratch.

3. Egg Carton Daffodil Craft

Turn an old egg carton into a cheerful daffodil while practicing cutting, painting and fine-motor skills. This recycled craft also works well during spring or Earth Day units.

4. Daffodil Photo Flower Craft

This photo-centered flower from Messy Little Monster makes a sweet spring keepsake and an easy handmade gift for Mother’s Day, grandparents or caregivers.

5. Handprint Daffodil Craft

Turn a child’s handprint into daffodil petals with this cheerful keepsake from Kids Craft Room. Handprint crafts are especially fun for preschoolers and younger children.

6. Cupcake Liner Daffodil Art

Cupcake liners already have a lovely flower-like shape, which makes them ideal for a quick preschool daffodil craft. Add paper petals, stems and leaves to complete the picture.

7. Paper Daffodil Wreath

A collection of paper daffodils can become a cheerful spring wreath. This idea from Pars Caeli works well as seasonal door decor or as a collaborative classroom decoration.

8. Crepe Paper Daffodil

Older children or adults helping younger crafters may enjoy this more detailed crepe-paper daffodil from The House That Lars Built. The finished flower makes beautiful spring decor.

9. Pop-Up Daffodil Craft

Kids Craft Room combines a paper plate and cupcake liner to make this bright pop-up flower. It is a fun way to add dimension to spring art.

10. Daffodil Bunting

Make several paper blooms and string them together for cheerful spring bunting. This works especially well for classroom bulletin boards, windows or a seasonal reading corner.

11. Giant Daffodil Pinwheel

Go big with a giant paper flower inspired by daffodils. This is better suited to older children, group crafting or a dramatic spring classroom display.

12. Pipe Cleaner Daffodils

Use yellow, orange and green pipe cleaners to twist simple daffodil blooms. This tactile activity is a fun way to strengthen finger muscles and fine-motor coordination.

13. Simple Paper Daffodil Craft

Easy Peasy and Fun keeps this project simple with colored craft paper. Make one flower or combine several into a spring bouquet.

14. Scrunched Paper Daffodil Craft

Scrunched paper adds texture while giving little hands plenty of fine-motor practice. This is one of the easiest daffodil crafts for preschoolers.

15. Realistic Paper Daffodils

These detailed paper flowers from Gathered are a lovely final project for older kids, teens or adults crafting alongside children.

Best Daffodil Crafts for Preschoolers

If you are crafting with ages 3–5, keep the project simple and focus on gluing, painting, scrunching and arranging rather than precise cutting. Good choices from this list include:

• Handprint Daffodil
• Cupcake Liner Daffodil
• Scrunched Paper Daffodil
• Egg Carton Daffodil with adult help
• Daffodil Photo Flower

Daffodil Crafts for Mother’s Day

Daffodils make lovely handmade spring gifts. The photo flower, handprint daffodil, paper bouquet-style crafts and paper wreath are especially suitable for Mother’s Day or for gifting to grandparents and caregivers.

For more handmade gift ideas, browse our Mother’s Day crafts for kids.

How to Use Daffodil Crafts in the Classroom

A daffodil craft can easily become part of a spring science, literacy or art lesson.

• Observe a real flower: Ask children to identify the petals, corona, stem and leaves.
• Learn about bulbs: Talk about how daffodils grow from bulbs and return in spring.
• Practice counting: Count petals and compare several flowers.
• Explore color: Look at yellow, white and orange-centered daffodil varieties.
• Write about spring: Use the finished craft as inspiration for a sentence, poem or spring journal entry.
• Create a class garden: Let every child make one flower and combine them into a large spring bulletin-board display.
• Reuse materials: Pair the egg-carton daffodil with a recycled-material or Earth Day lesson.

Teachers and homeschool families can find more low-prep seasonal ideas in our Teacher Resources and Craft Ideas for Kids.

What Is Daffodil Day?

Daffodils are used as a symbol of hope by cancer organizations in several countries. Daffodil Day campaigns raise awareness and funds to support people affected by cancer, but the observance does not fall on one universal date. Dates vary by country and organization, so check your local cancer organization before planning a school or community activity.

If you are using a daffodil craft for Daffodil Day, keep the focus age-appropriate: younger children can simply learn that the flower is used as a symbol of hope and caring for others.

Frequently Asked Questions About Daffodil Crafts for Kids

What is an easy daffodil craft for preschoolers?

Handprint daffodils, cupcake-liner flowers and scrunched-paper daffodils are especially easy for preschoolers because they use simple gluing, painting and fine-motor skills.

How do you make a simple paper daffodil?

Cut six yellow petals, overlap and glue them into a flower shape, then add a rolled or folded yellow-orange paper cup in the center. Finish with a green paper stem and leaves.

How many petals does a daffodil have?

A typical daffodil has six petal-like tepals around a central trumpet-shaped corona.

What colors are daffodils?

Daffodils are commonly yellow or white, with centers that may be yellow, orange, pinkish or white depending on the variety.

What can children learn from daffodil crafts?

Children can practice fine-motor skills while learning about spring flowers, bulbs, plant parts, colors, shapes and seasonal changes.

Are daffodil crafts good for Mother’s Day?

Yes. Photo flowers, handprint keepsakes, bouquets and wreaths make cheerful handmade Mother’s Day gifts.

When is Daffodil Day?

Daffodil Day does not have one worldwide date. Cancer organizations in different countries hold their campaigns on different dates, so check your local organization for the current year.

More Spring Flower Crafts for Kids

Love these cheerful spring flowers? Explore our 50+ Flower Crafts for Kids, make our paper daffodil with printable template, or browse more easy craft ideas for kids.