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Train Crafts for Preschoolers to Spark Creativity!

By: Melissa Coleman Last Updated: Aug 16, 2023 This post may contain affiliate links.

All aboard the art express!


These fun train crafts for preschoolers are perfect for little conductors who love locomotives and creativity.

Collage of Train Crafts for Preschoolers



Keep your preschoolers entertained and engaged with these train crafts that inspire imagination and develop fine motor skills.


Perfect for a rainy day activity or just time for some hands-on fun!

These train-themed projects are sure to delight any young child.


From construction paper trains to popsicle stick engines and more, let the crafting begin!

Recommended Supplies!

  • train cars (for the train tracks craft)
  • cotton balls
  • recycled toilet paper rolls (or bought cardboard tubes)
  • old egg carton
  • cardboard boxes
  • paper plates
  • card stock
  • bottle caps
  • wine corks
  • construction paper (different colors)
  • ink pads
  • stickers
  • craft sticks



Fun & Creative Train Crafts for Preschoolers

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Footprint Train Craft

Create a memorable craft with your little ones using this simple and fun Footprint Train Craft tutorial. Let the creativity chug along!

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Thomas The Train Paper Plate Craft

Photo Credit: thepinterestedparent.com

For a simple and inexpensive train craft, try making a paper plate train.

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Tissue Box Train

Photo Credit: craftulate.com

Get creative with your tissue boxes by turning them into miniature trains! This unique craft project is easy to make and adds a playful touch to your decor.

4
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Sticker Train Craft for Kids

Photo Credit: play-trains.com

Keep your kids busy with this fun sticker train craft activity. With just a few supplies, they can create their own unique and colorful train design that they'll be proud of.

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Thumbprint / Fingerprint Freight Train

Photo Credit: craftoart.com

We love this little train art idea. Kids love to paint with their hands so I think they will love this one too.

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Popsicle Stick Train Craft

Photo Credit: gluedtomycraftsblog.com

If you have been around long enough you already know we love craft stick activities. Of course, we had to add in a train one.

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The Little Engine that Could Train Craft

Photo Credit: sugarspiceandglitter.com

Inspired by the book, this Little Engine that Could train is perfect for little ones to recycle materials around the house.

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Train Shapes Pasting

Photo Credit: theteachingaunt.com

I don't think you can get any easier than this one. Lay out a bunch of shapes and let their imagination run.

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Name Train

This is such a fun way to teach kids how to spell their name and have fun at the same time.

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Simple Train Tape Resist Craft

Photo Credit: lookwerelearning.com

Get the creative juices flowing with this train tape resist craft! Perfect for kids of all ages, this project is a great way to spend an afternoon.

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Sponge Painted Train Craft

Photo Credit: buggyandbuddy.com

Another great and simple paint craft! One of our favorites!

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Train Track Paper Play Mat

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You can't play with your train crafts without some tracks. This paper mat makes play tracks so easy.

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Egg Carton Train

Photo Credit: thecrafttrain.com

Save up your old egg cartons so the kids can enjoy this cute idea for building a train.

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Shoebox Train Craft for Kids

Photo Credit: cutesycrafts.com

How sweet is this little train craft? Big enough to carry around the little stuffies.

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Toilet Paper Roll Train Craft

Photo Credit: kidsactivitiesblog.com

Last but not least, you know you can't go wrong with a toilet paper roll craft.



Want a fun story to go along with your craft? Check out all these train books for kids that they are sure to love as much as the crafts.



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