Coffee Filter Earth Craft: How to Make & Ideas to Enjoy
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This coffee filter Earth craft is an easy and frugal way to boost learning fun for kids.
This creative project is perfect for Earth Day or anytime you'd like to celebrate our planet. It uses only coffee filters, markers, and a bit of water. Oh, and you can enjoy this activity for rainy day fun, solar system lessons, or even just a relaxing afternoon of crafting.
I'm sharing tips and ideas on how to use this coffee filter craft for Earth fun based on my experiences with my boys. Learn more and how quick you can get started!
Related: This coffee filter butterfly craft is another colorful way to enjoy creative fun with kids!
Excellent Way to Enjoy Easy Earth Fun with Kids
Are you looking for a simple and affordable way to have some Earth Day (April 22) fun with your kids? Maybe you'd like a creative project to take your solar system lesson to the next level? Perhaps you need a quick activity to enjoy for rainy day or screen-free fun?
Well, this coffee filter Earth craft is a super cute option for all of those things and many more!
I've been a big fan of crafts for a very long time. In fact, crafts were one of my favorite things to do as a child. To be able to do these types of DIY projects, I had to get creative and think outside of the box for materials to use. And all of those experiences have been extremely helpful as a busy homeschool mom on a tight budget!
I've used my love of crafts to help me easily enjoy special times with my boys. Over the years, I've built up quite a collection of ideas for using recycled and frugal items and transforming them into beautiful creations. This coffee filter Earth craft is one of the very first of such projects that I did with my boys - and I'm thrilled to share it with you!
Suggested Supplies for This Earth Craft
Coffee filter crafts are some of my favorites because you really only need two supplies plus water. You can add extra bits (like construction paper, glue, and glitter). But, if you need to keep it simple and budget-friendly, it's cool to stick to the basics. For this activity, you'll need:
- Coffee Filter
- Blue and Green Washable Markers
- Spray Bottle
- Water
If you need to have your project quickly, you can also have paper towels and a fan (on light setting) to speed up the process.
How to Make This Coffee Filter Earth Craft
Collect your craft materials and get ready for some fun with your kids. As you're working on this activity, chat about our planet, how we can take better care of it, and ideas for coloring the coffee filters.
Use green marker to color coffee filter.
Using the green marker, draw shapes that somewhat resemble the continents on the coffee filter. These shapes should take up less than half of the surface area. You can also use brown and black markers for more details.
Use blue marker to color coffee filter.
Using the blue marker, color in the ocean areas.
Apply water.
Spray the coffee filter with water. This step is best to do outside or on cardboard. Allow time to dry.
** Don’t worry about getting the landmasses right. The water will cause the ink to flow and spread unpredictably.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Coffee Filter Craft
Yes, you can use any type of markers or even paints. Washable markers do work best as they blend well with the water. Just keep in mind that non-washable markers might not bleed and blend as easily.
This craft is ideal for children ages 3-8. You can do this project with younger kids using adult supervision. Older kids can have fun, especially when exploring different ways to color and decorate the Earth.
Start by using blue and green markers to color in the coffee filter. Blue can represent the oceans, and green can represent the landmasses. You can use a darker color like brown or black to add details like continents or mountains if desired.
Creative Ways to Use Your Simple Earth Craft
Once you have your coffee filter Earth craft dry, you may be wondering what to do with it. Here are some simple ideas for how to display this project:
- Hang it as a mobile (use a hole punch at the top and add string)
- Use it as a decoration for Earth Day
- Glue it onto a piece of construction paper
- Hang on a window for an opaque suncatcher
You can also weave this activity in to a solar system or space theme, as well as teaching your kids about the planet, its oceans, continents, and climate.
More Ideas for Having Earth-Themed Fun
Keep your learning fun going with some engaging books and printable activities. Try my free Earth Day printables, like:
- Earth Day cootie catcher
- Earth Day color by symbol activities
- Earth Day coloring pages
- Worksheets for Earth Day fun
The EARTH BookOur Planet! There's No Place Like Earth (Our Universe, 6)Happy Earth Day! (Little Golden Book)Earth Day--Hooray!: A Springtime Book For Kids (MathStart 3)What is Earth Day? - Social Studies for Kids, Learn About How You Can Help the Earth, Earth Day Studies (What Holiday is That? Series)
⭐I hope this simple craft makes your Earth Day celebration and learning fun rock. Let me know if you have any questions. And please share how you'll be using this coffee filter Earth craft with your kids!