Looking for a fun and easy Easter craft that kids will love? This torn paper Easter egg craft is just what you need! With only two supplies, it’s a frugal and colorful decoration that’s perfect for holiday fun, homeschooling, or even a classroom project. It’s a great way to celebrate Easter while letting kids get creative with their fine motor skills.
To make it stress-free as possible, I’ve got step-by-step instructions (plus pictures) and cool ideas for using this Easter craft. Oh, and make sure to get the 7 free printable Easter egg templates that you can use for this craft, coloring fun, and more. Get ready for enjoyable Easter fun with kids!
Excellent Way to Enjoy Easter Fun with Kids
Would you like a budget-friendly activity to enjoy with your kids this Easter? Could you use some help with ideas and inspiration for a creative Easter egg craft? Perhaps you’re planning an Easter party or event with kids and need a mess-free project?
Well, this simple torn paper Easter Egg craft is an awesome choice for all of those things and more!
After sharing our torn paper snowflake and Cat in the Hat crafts, I remembered a similar project that my boys had so much fun with for Easter. This activity was amazing because I could adapt it for all ages – from toddler through teen.
I recreated this Easter craft to share with you so your children can give it a try. I’m so excited to share how we’ve made it over the years plus free printable templates to make it even easier.
Recommended Supplies for This Egg Craft
One of my favorite things about this project (besides that it’s mess-free) is that you really only need two supplies. If you want to have a sturdier background for your egg, go with cardstock (white or other pastel color).
How to Make This Torn Paper Easter Egg Craft
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Prepare torn paper squares
Tear construction paper into small squares. You can use traditional Easter colors or whatever colors you’d like!
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Prepare torn paper squares
Working in sections, apply glue to the egg, then stick colored paper squares to the glue.
Trim off any overhang with scissors.
*You can glue your torn paper Easter egg to construction paper or decorative cardstock. Also, consider using a hole punch to put a hole at the top of the egg to string yarn through and hang.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Torn Paper Craft
This craft is perfect for children ages 3 and up. With supervision, younger children can also enjoy this activity by tearing up the paper and applying the paper squares to pre-cut out egg. Older kids can work on arranging the pieces, making patterns, and adding extra creativity to their designs.
Yes! While construction paper works great, you can also use tissue paper, scrap paper, or even magazine pages to create different textures and colors. Experiment with different paper types to see what works best for your child.
Absolutely! While it’s perfect for Easter (especially when you use the free printable egg templates), you can easily adapt the torn paper technique for other holidays (like St. Patrick’s Day, Christmas, or Valentine’s Day) or themes (such as spring flowers, animals, or birthdays). Just change up the shape and colors!
Definitely! This craft can be used to teach colors, shapes, and patterns. You can also incorporate discussions about Easter traditions or even counting the number of paper pieces used for an additional learning element.
Simple Ways to Use This Torn Paper Easter Egg Craft
This DIY project for kids is an easy, hands-on way to celebrate the holiday, spring, and more. It’s delightful for rainy day fun, screen-free activity, and just because. A few more ideas for when to include this craft in your schedule are:
Once the torn paper Easter eggs are complete, you can hang them up as decorations on your wall, window, bookcase, or door. These paper eggs make great gifts, too!
More Fun Easter Activities for Kids
If you’d like some more engaging and free ways to celebrate the holiday with kids, I think you’ll really like:
⭐ High five! I’m thrilled that you’ll be making and enjoying this torn paper Easter egg craft with your students. I hope these these ideas and instructions make it easy to enjoy stress-free creative time. Got any questions? Please share in the comments area at the bottom of this post!
