Easy Kids Crafts that Require Little Supplies (4 Supplies or less)

It’s not always easy to throw together a kids craft, but with these easy kids crafts that require little supplies, like 4 or less, crafting with your kids will be so easy.

Crafts that Require Little Supplies

I am always about easy crafts for my kids, hence, this blog. I want it to be easy. Sometimes I take on a huge project with them, but I have to be in the mood and mentally prepare myself, which isn’t always easy. BUT, I am always down for a quick project that requires little supplies and is an easy clean up.

Don’t let the daunting thought of doing crafts or the clean up from doing crafts with your kids, keep you from doing them. Because, luckily, kids are pretty easy to please, they just want your time. They love the thought that you went out of your way to plan something special from them, even if it only requires paper and glue. The toddlers might not appreciate it as much, but even though my son only pays attention for like 5 minutes sometimes, I can tell that he enjoys that time with me.

If you have an easy craft, and it’s not hard to clean up, it’s much easier to do it, even if it only last 5 minutes.

Here are a few different crafts that I’ve put together that require little supplies on your part. All of them require 4 or less.

Easy Crafts that Require Little Supplies

Paper Butterfly

Make these super cute and easy paper butterfly. These are great to add to crafts later, or display in a child’s room.

All you need:

Paper
String or Ribbon
Scissors

Paper Chain

Do you remember making those awesome paper chains as a child? You could string them up for decorations, or use them as a physical countdown. We made one for Christmas one year because it helped my daughter visualize how far away it really was.

All you need:

Construction Paper (or any paper you have on hand)
Scissors
Glue or Tape

Straw Painting

An easy painting craft is to use straws. Straw painting doesn’t make a big mess, and kids love it!

All you need:

Straws
Paint
Paper
Cups with Water

Cereal Necklace

What kid doesn’t like to eat their necklaces? Make a cute necklace out of cereal. This is a great craft that turns into an activity. It will keep them entertain while they eat it! (haha)

All you need:

Cereal
String

Paper Plate Frisbee

A very interesting thing to do with paper plates is a paper plate Frisbee. We haven’t tried these yet, but it is on my list.

All you need:

Paper Plates
Markers or Paint
Tape
Scissors

Car Painting

This craft is great for toddlers. It kept my son entertained for a while. If you have a little boy or girl that loves cars, this is the perfect, easy craft for them.

All you need:

Toy cars
Paint
Paper

Paper Plate Pig

Some of the easiest crafts are done with paper plates. You can make just about every animal out of a paper plate, just be creative. This is a paper plate pig.

All you need:

Paper Plates
Construction Paper
Glue
Optional: Markers

Watermelon Paper Fan

Another great craft that turns into an activity is the Watermelon Paper Fan. Kids will play with these for days.

All you need:

Paper plate
Paint or markers
Popsicle Sticks
Tape or glue

Rock Painting

Rock painting is one of my favorite crafts. I MIGHT enjoy it more than my kids. It’s so relaxing. I would do it with your kids and then do it on a different evening by yourself. You’ll love it. Here are some great rock painting ideas for kids. After you paint them, place them on a trail for others to enjoy.

All you need:

Rocks
Paint

Paper Bag Monsters

Paper bags are another craft item that you can do a lot of things with. These paper bag monsters are super cute. You can make these super simple. You don’t need all the extra supplies.

All you need:

Paper Bag
Glue
Construction Paper or Markers (or both)
Scissors

Emoji Paper Plates

Another great paper plate craft is making these cute Emoji paper plates. I’m going to add this to my list because I think my kids will love playing with these. You could turn this into a puppet activity, or use to teach preschoolers about emotions.

All you need:

Paper Plates
Markers or Paint
Construction Paper
Popsicle Sticks

Q Tip Painting

Q tip painting is a great toddler and preschool craft. They can learn fine motor skills and the alphabet, with this simple craft. You could download these q tip painting sheets, which are great for preschool because they have ABCs and 123s. You can also get them for free by signing up for my email list and receiving other awesome printables, crafts, and activities.

All you need:

Paint
Q-tips
Q-tip Painting sheets (optional)

3D rainbow

This 3D rainbow is pretty cool. I think my kids would love this one, and it’s pretty simple. It’s a good way to teach your toddler about colors. This craft also has room for creativity.

All you need:

Construction Paper
Cotton Balls
Glue

Balloon Painting

A super easy craft that is definitely different and interesting. There are so many different ways to do it. I would definitely let your kids be creative and see what they do.

All you need:

Balloons
Paint
Paper

Paper Pinwheel

Create a classic pinwheel that is destined to keep kids entertained, and it’s super easy. You could make these for birthday parties, or put them in the ground outside for the kids to watch.

All you need:

Paper (preferably pretty patterned paper, but not necessary)
Straw
Scissors
Push Pin (you could also try glue or tape)

I know how difficult crafting with kids can be, but with crafts that require little supplies, it makes it pretty easy.

Easy Kids Crafts that Require Little Supplies (4 Supplies or less)

Easy Kids Crafts that Require Little Supplies (4 Supplies or less)

Crafts that Require Little Supplies