Easy Bunny Collage Art Project for Kids: Fun Spring Craft with Patterns & Paper
So here’s how it started: One kid cut a bunny head that looked like it had been smushed in a backpack since October, and another made a belly so stripey it looked like a retro beach towel. And honestly? I loved them both.
That’s the magic of this bunny collage art project. It’s fun, simple, and full of creative surprises — the perfect spring craft for kids in the classroom or at home.
Let’s hop into it. 🐰
A cheerful collection of patterned paper bunnies shows how unique shapes, textures, and “wonky” bellies make this spring collage project irresistible.
A Fun Paper Collage Bunny Activity for Spring
This easy art project is perfect for spring — especially if your students are itching for something colorful and cheerful after a long winter. You’ll use simple materials to make patterned paper bunnies that pop off the page with personality.
Here’s what they’ll do:
● Cut bunny shapes out of brown kraft or paper bag scraps
● Glue them to a black paper background
● Add a bright belly made from painted or patterned construction paper
● Finish with bold whiskers and expressive bunny faces
Materials You’ll Need:
● Brown kraft paper or paper bags
● Bright paper scraps (painted or construction paper for patterns)
● Black construction paper (12x18)
● Scissors, glue, black markers or paper strips
These three bunnies highlight how stripes, dots, and patterns turn simple paper scraps into bold springtime designs.
Teach Art Vocabulary with Collage
This project is perfect for introducing or reinforcing art concepts like:
● Collage – combining cut paper to make a new image
● Contrast – light and dark papers side-by-side
● Pattern – repeating lines, shapes, or colors in the belly section
● Shape – identifying geometric and organic forms in the bunny design
● Line – using lines for whiskers, outlines, and facial features
It's also a chance to practice scissor control, glue placement, and creative decision-making — all part of the visual arts standards.
This blue-and-purple striped bunny shows how kids can explore pattern and contrast while making their collage bunny pop.
Adapt This Spring Bunny Project for Homeschool or Classroom
This collage bunny activity works beautifully for both classroom teachers and homeschool families. Here’s how to adapt it:
Homeschool and Classroom Adaptations
This bunny collage project is super flexible — and that’s why it works so well whether you’re in a classroom or at the kitchen table.
A pink, purple, and yellow striped belly turns this bunny into a showstopper of spring pattern-making.
🏡 Homeschool Ideas
Turn this into a full spring-themed experience by pairing it with a seasonal book or bunny-themed story. Before creating, talk about the shapes and patterns in the illustrations, or count how many colors appear on each page. This project can easily become a full day of art, literacy, and hands-on fun.
🏫 Classroom Extensions
In the art room or gen-ed setting, this project works beautifully as:
● A spring bulletin board – A whole herd of patterned bunnies makes a bold hallway display
● An early finisher activity – Let students create extra bunnies or design “bunny cousins”
● A sub-friendly lesson – With pre-cut paper or templates, this is low-prep and engaging for any guest teacher
With bright yellow and pink stripes, this bunny captures the fun, flexible spirit of a project where no two creations ever look alike.
Speaking of Sub Lessons
The dice roll games form Party in the Art Room make fabulous sub art lessons. Stuff your sub tub with these for spring:
Spring Art Lifecycle and Spring Craft Activities Bundle
Spring Craft : Life Cycle Mandalas Art Projects
Art Lesson: Easter Bunny | Sub Plans, Early Finishers, No Prep
Final Thoughts
If your students’ bunny bellies look a little wonky and their whiskers are too long — congrats! That means they created something unique. This spring art project is all about experimenting with patterns, shapes, and joyful paper chaos.
You Might Also Be Interested In:
Expand Creativity with Symmetry Drawing Worksheets
Dive deeper into symmetry with our specially designed symmetry drawing worksheets. These engaging activities challenge students to complete intricate designs while honing their understanding of symmetrical balance. Perfect for classrooms or homeschool settings, these worksheets make learning symmetry both fun and artistic.
Shop Workbooks on Amazon
Affiliate Disclosure: Party in the Art Room is supported by its audience. When you purchase through links on this site, a commission may be earned.
Get to know Amanda Koonlaba!
Hi! I’m Amanda. Teaching children to be creative thinkers is my greatest joy. I’m here to help you bring that same joy to your classroom.
This guide is packed with 25 ideas for using art to teach math and ELA. It’s arts integration for the win!
I want all students to feel successful in the art room, so I created a standards-based Daffodil Collage lesson to do just that! The lesson includes an artist study, student reflection, and more, so push your artists to their full potential.
