Absolutely πΌπ β here are step-by-step instructions + approximate supplies cost for all 10 March Dollar Store crafts I listed earlier. Everything is super budget-friendly (typically $1β$5 per kid per craft), and most supplies can be found at Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Walmart, or Target Dollar Spot.
Iβve broken these into easy builds, time, and cost estimates so you can plan your crafting hive!
π Time: 15β25 min
π° Cost: $3β$6
Paper cups (pack) β $1β$2
Streamers (assorted) β $1
Cotton balls β $1
Glue stick or school glue β $1
Hole punch & string β optional $1
Punch 4 holes around bottom edge of cup.
Cut 8β10 streamers (~12β³ long).
Tie streamers through holes.
Glue cotton balls around rim for clouds.
Tie string to top, hang & enjoy!
π Time: 20β30 min
π° Cost: $4β$7
Small jars β $3
Green paint β $1
Glitter β $1
Foam shamrocks β $1
Paint jars green.
Shake glitter inside while wet.
Let dry, glue foam shamrocks.
Fill with candy or small notes.
π Time: 20β30 min
π° Cost: $3β$6
Paper plates (pack) β $1
Faux flowers β $1β$2
Green tissue paper β $1
Ribbon β $1
Cut center from plate.
Wrap outer ring with green tissue.
Glue flowers all the way around.
Tie ribbon at top to hang.
π Time: 15β25 min
π° Cost: $2β$5
Construction paper β $1
Yellow paint β $1
Googly eyes β $1
Paint childβs hand and press onto paper.
Let dry, add eyes, beak & feet.
Write message inside.
π Time: 15β30 min
π° Cost: $3β$5
Clear glue β $2
Baking soda β pantry or $1
Contact solution β $1
Blue food coloring β $1
Cotton balls β $1
Mix glue + baking soda + blue food coloring.
Add contact solution slowly, stir until slime forms.
Add cotton balls for cloud tops.
π Time: 10β15 min + growing time
π° Cost: $2β$5
Plastic cups β $1
Soil β $2β$3
Seeds (beans or easy seeds) β $1
Markers β $1
Fill cup with soil.
Plant seeds ~Β½β³ deep.
Water lightly, label cup.
Place where sunlight hits.
π Time: 20β40 min
π° Cost: $3β$6
Smooth rocks β free outside or $1
Yellow & black paint β $2
Paintbrushes β $1
Clear sealant β $1
Paint rock yellow base.
Add black stripes & dots.
Seal with clear coat.
Hide in yard for a stone scavenger.
π Time: 15β25 min
π° Cost: $2β$6
Cardstock β $1
Straws or pencils β $1
Push pins β $2
Scissors β $1
Cut square & snip corners.
Fold alternate corners to center.
Pin to straw or pencil.
Stick in ground & watch spin.
π Time: 15β30 min
π° Cost: $2β$5
Paper plate β $1
Blue & green paint β $2
Yarn or string β $1
Paint plate like Earth.
Let dry.
Add a yarn hanger.
π Time: 15β25 min
π° Cost: $3β$7
Small plastic containers β $1
Yellow paint β $1
Black ribbon β $1
Wooden dippers (optional) β $1
Candy or notes β $1β$3
Paint containers yellow.
Tie black ribbon for stripes.
Fill with sweet goodies or themed notes.
Craft
Approx Cost
Rainbow Windsocks
$3β$6
Lucky Jar
$4β$7
Spring Wreath
$3β$6
Chick Cards
$2β$5
Rain Cloud Slime
$3β$5
Seed Starter
$2β$5
Bee Rocks
$3β$6
Pinwheel Decor
$2β$6
Earth Plate
$2β$5
Honey Pots
$3β$7