1. Prepare the Egg Carton

Cut the lid off the egg carton so the bottom section remains. Cut it down to 6-8 cups. The open cups will act as sorting compartments for the petals.

2. Gather Flower Petals

Collect flower petals from the yard, garden, or park. A mix of shapes and colors creates the most engaging experience. Try to get the same number of color options as cups in the egg carton segment.

Leaves, buds, and tiny stems can also be included to expand the sorting possibilities in this spring nature activity for kids.

3. Paint Each Section a Different Color

Using paint, coat the inside of each egg cup with a different color. Pick the colors based on the flowers and leaves collected.

Allow the paint to dry completely before continuing.

These colorful cups create visual guides that help children match petals to the correct space during the color recognition activity.

4. Arrange the Activity

Place the painted egg carton in the center with sensory tweezers. Scatter the flower petals nearby so children can easily reach them.

5. Invite Children to Sort the Petals

Children begin by selecting a petal and placing it in the egg cup with the matching color. Purple petals go in the purple cup, yellow petals in the yellow cup, and so on.

Small tools like sensory tweezers or kid-safe tongs can also be introduced to this spring sensory play idea to increase the fine motor workout.

As the cups fill with petals, the egg carton gradually starts to look like a miniature rainbow garden.