Easter Chick Craft

This Easter chick craft is the perfect addition to your Easter activities. We love to let our students get the chance to be creative and individual with their crafts… and this is one that can definitely encourage that! In this blog post you’ll find all of the materials you’ll need, instructions to make this craft and links to more Easter activities and resources.

Easter is the perfect time to bring creativity, color, and fun into your classroom, and what better way to do that than with an adorable Easter chick craft? This simple, hands-on activity is perfect for your students. It combines fine motor practice, creativity, and sensory engagement, making it a fantastic learning experience for students of all abilities.

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Learning Outcomes and Benefits

Crafting isn’t just about creating something cute (though, let’s be honest, this little chick is super adorable!). This activity is great for learning and development, especially for young children or students who need extra support with fine motor skills, bilateral coordination, and following directions. Here are some of the key benefits of this craft:

1. Fine Motor Skill Development

Lacing the string through the holes helps strengthen small hand muscles, improving hand-eye coordination and dexterity. This is a fantastic pre-writing skill for young learners!

2. Encourages Creativity & Self-Expression

Students can decorate their chick with felt shapes, googly eyes, stickers, or even a touch of glitter. Giving them the freedom to personalize their craft will help with self-expression and confidence in their creative abilities.

3. Improves Focus & Patience

Threading the string through each hole takes concentration and perseverance. It’s a great way to practice patience and following multi-step directions, especially for students who benefit from structured activities.

4. Engaging Sensory Play

The soft felt, textured string, and small craft materials provide different sensory experiences. Sensory play helps regulate emotions, making this activity both calming and enjoyable.

5. Perfect for Easter & Spring Themes

This craft fits beautifully into any Easter or spring lesson plan, whether you’re focusing on baby animals, life cycles, or seasonal changes.

Materials Needed

Before getting started, here’s what you’ll need:

Felt sheets (yellow, pink, orange, blue, etc.)
Yarn or thick string (for lacing)
Plastic or blunt-tip lacing needle (optional but helpful!)
Googly eyes
Felt or foam shapes (wings, beak, spots)
Scissors
Hole puncher
Glue or adhesive dots

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Step-by-Step Instructions

1: Cut Out the Chick Shape

Use yellow felt to cut out an egg shape—this will be the base of the chick.
Cut a zig-zag pattern to create a “hatching egg” effect.
If you’re preparing this craft for younger children, pre-cut the shapes for easy assembly.

2: Punch Holes for Lacing

Use a hole puncher to create holes along the edges of the egg.
Space the holes evenly to make threading easier for little hands.

3: Lace the Chick Together

Give each student a piece of yarn or plastic lacing cord.
Show them how to thread the yarn through the holes, weaving in and out.
If using a plastic needle, students can practice proper pencil grip as they lace!

4: Add the Chick’s Features

Glue googly eyes onto the chick’s face.
Attach an orange felt triangle for the beak.
Use felt or foam cutouts for wings and decorations.
Let kids be as creative as they like—add polka dots, stickers, or even feathers!

5: Display the Chicks!

Once the chicks are complete, display them on a bulletin board or let students take them home as a fun Easter keepsake.
If you’re doing this as a group project, string them together to make a cute classroom banner!

Ways to Modify This Craft for Different Needs

Every student is unique, so here are a few ways to adapt this craft to meet different learning needs:

Students Who Need Extra Fine Motor Support:

Use larger holes and thicker string for easier lacing.
Allow students to use both hands instead of focusing on a dominant hand.
Offer hand-over-hand support as they thread.

Younger Students or Those with Limited Hand Strength:

Skip the lacing part and use glue dots or Velcro instead.
Let them place pre-cut felt shapes instead of cutting.

Non-Verbal or AAC Users:

Provide visual step-by-step instructions with pictures.
Use an AAC device or communication board to encourage interaction (e.g., “What color is your chick?”).