Celebrate the clock change with these easy and festive Daylight Saving Time crafts perfect for kids, classrooms, or seasonal decor. From DIY clocks to sun-themed art, these projects add a playful touch to the time shift.
1. Paper Plate Clocks (Kid-Friendly Craft)
Materials Needed:
- Paper plates
- Cardstock (for clock hands)
- Brad fasteners
- Markers, stickers, or paint
How to Make It:
- Decorate the plate as a clock face.
- Cut out hour/minute hands from cardstock.
- Attach hands with a brad fastener.
- Practice setting the clock forward/backward!
Great for: Teaching kids about time changes.
2. “Spring Forward” Flower Wall Art
Materials Needed:
- Canvas or thick paper
- Acrylic paints
- Fake flowers or tissue paper
How to Make It:
- Paint a bright background (sky blue, sunrise colors).
- Glue 3D flowers with the phrase “Spring Forward!”
- Add clock doodles for a time-themed touch.
Perfect for: Seasonal home decor.
3. Daylight Saving Time Wreath
Materials Needed:
- Grapevine wreath base
- Mini clock charms
- Yellow ribbon (for sunshine accents)
How to Make It:
- Wrap the wreath with yellow ribbon.
- Hot-glue small clock charms around it.
- Add a “Don’t Forget to Change Your Clocks!” tag.
Ideal for: Front door decor.
4. DIY Sundial (Outdoor Science Craft)
Materials Needed:
- Chalk or a stick
- Flat stone or cardboard
How to Make It:
- Place a stick vertically in the ground.
- Mark shadow positions every hour with chalk.
- Compare how daylight shifts after the time change!
Best for: Outdoor learning activity.
5. “Lose an Hour, Gain Light” Banner
Materials Needed:
- Colored cardstock
- String or twine
- Letter stencils
How to Make It:
- Cut triangle banner pieces.
- Paint or stencil “Lose an Hour, Gain Light!”
- String them up as cheerful wall decor.
Great for: Classroom or office decorations.
6. Time Change Memory Game
Materials Needed:
- Cardboard squares
- Clock images (different times)
How to Make It:
- Draw/paste clock faces showing different times.
- Make matching pairs (e.g., 1:00 and 2:00 for DST change).
- Play a memory match game!
Perfect for: Teaching time concepts.
7. Glow-in-the-Dark Star Clocks
Materials Needed:
- Black poster board
- Glow paint
- Clock mechanism (from a craft store)
How to Make It:
- Paint star constellations with glow paint.
- Add clock numbers in a circle.
- Install the clock hands—fun for nighttime!
Ideal for: Bedroom decor.
Final Crafting Tips
✔ Use metallic markers for clock-themed accents.
✔ Try upcycling old watches for mixed-media projects.
✔ Host a DST craft party with friends!
Which craft will you try? Share your creations below!
