Fun Preschool Craft Ideas for Tu BiShvat

Tu BiShvat, also known as the “New Year for Trees,” is a wonderful time to celebrate nature, trees, and the environment with your preschoolers. It’s a perfect opportunity to introduce young children to the joys of nature through creative and engaging crafts. Here are some simple and fun Tu BiShvat craft ideas that will help your little ones connect with the season and the beautiful trees around us.

1. Placemat Craft

Fun for all ages. 

1. Download the PDF file.
2. Let the kids get creative and color the picture.
3. Laminate this fun fruit themed placemat for maximum functionality,.

2. Decorate a Tree

Fun for all ages.

1. Download the PDF file.
2. Cut out fruits for younger kids.
3. Older kids can cut out the fruits on their own.
4. Use a glue stick to paste the fruits on to the tree.

Bonus Activity: Print multiple trees and let the kids sort each fruit on to its own tree

3. Paper Plate Tree

What you’ll need:

• Paper plates
• Brown and green markers or crayons
• Construction paper
• Glue

How to make it:

1. Have your child color the edges of a paper plate with brown or green to represent the tree’s trunk and roots.
2. Cut out leaves from construction paper and color them green, then glue them onto the tree.
3. For a fun twist, you can add little fruit shapes or stickers to the tree!

4. Nature Prints

What you’ll need:

• Leaves or flowers (real or fake)
• Paint
• Paper

How to make it:

1. Lay the leaf or flower flat on a piece of paper.
2. Dab a sponge or brush with paint, and gently press it onto the leaf to create a print.
3. Carefully remove the leaf or flower to reveal the print left behind.
4. Let the artwork dry before displaying it.

This is a great way to help kids appreciate the variety of textures and shapes in nature while creating a stunning piece of art.

In Conclusion

Tu BiShvat is the perfect time to introduce preschoolers to the wonders of trees and nature through crafts. Whether they’re making tree collages, painting fruit and seeds, or planting seed paper, these crafts will not only teach them about the importance of nature but also foster creativity and fine motor skills. Have fun celebrating the “New Year for Trees” with these adorable, hands-on activities!

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