These easy Fairy garden ideas and fairy activities are sure to inspire kids of all ages to dig, plant, grow and engage in imaginative play!
Fairy gardens are the perfect way to connect your child with so many learning & sensory concepts and they are easy to create in your backyard, kitchen or classroom!
We have ours in our outdoor flower garden but today’s set of activities include ideas for both indoor and outdoor fairy set-ups!
I hope you find inspiration and enjoy planning your own mini garden play area!
It’s no secret that I love getting kids involved in gardening activites!
Gardening is great for so many reasons — the nature connection, learning where your food comes from, studying the science of plants and it’s just a good idea to dig in the dirt when you’re a child 😉
Pair that with the imaginative play of fairies — which inspire storytelling, building vocabulary, creative play and of course, reading books — and you have an activity that your kids will turn to again and again this Spring and Summer.
You’ll find a number of creative ideas below including tips for outdoor gardens, fairy crafts, indoor & outdoor play activities and affiliate links for some of our favorite books and items to pair with your fairy garden!
Outdoor Fairy Garden Ideas
Introduce a few STEM ideas in this || Edventures with Kids
For an easy-to-care-for garden, build this DIY Succulent Fairy Garden || Arts & Crackers
Or try this All-in-One Fairy Garden Kit that can be used inside or outdoors!
Let your kids visit the garden store with you and choose which plants will be included in their garden. Then make these colorful DIY Pour Pots for their new plants as faries love rainbow colors!
I just adore this DIY Fairy Door on a Tree — perfect if you don’t have room for an outdoor garden! || Danya Banya
Need a fairy house? Try these Painted Fairy House Rocks instead || The Pinterested Parent
Don’t forget about those unique add-in items for imaginative play!
- How about a Miniature Dragon figurine (seriously, too cute!)
- Create this colorful DIY Fairy Wand using nature items!
- Let your kids add LEGO figures to the garden
- Or these adorable Fairy garden herd of chickens!
- Round-up some teeny, tiny items from a small play set or doll house
- And if you need a few fairies, try the Safari Ltd Fairy TOOB
Use this free printable How Tall Will Your Plant Grow? activity to inspire math in your fairy garden!
Another great engineering challenge is to Build a Fairy House at the Park || Kitchen Counter Chronicles
Here are a few wonderful fairy garden layouts to inspire you too!
- Our Fairy Garden || Buggy and Buddy
- How to Make a Fairy Garden for Your Yard || Our Daily Craft
- Fairy House & Garden || Crafts By Amanda
- Start Your Own Fairy Garden || Rhythms of Play
- How to a make a fairy garden for magical imaginary play || Nurture Store
- Fairy Garden in a Tea Cup || All Free Kids Crafts
- How to make a Miniature Fairy Garden || Crafty Kids At Home
Books about Outdoor Fairy Activities
One of the biggest draws for an outdoor fairy garden is turning it into a play & reading area.
Taking books outside is such a great way to encourage literacy & spend an afternoon — just grab a picnic blanket or large beach towel along with some books and fun snacks!
We enjoy bringing a minature tea set outdoors with tiny food items such as slices of cheese sticks, mini crackers, blueberries (because they’re already the right size 😉 and other small items to eat.
You can also set up a Fairy Tent Canopy around your reading area too! (helps keep away the bugs 😉
A few of our favorite fairy books:
One of the best is How to Find Flower Fairies which reveals the secret places where fairies live!
Magical Secret Garden is an adorable pop-up fairy book with such detailed illustrations!
And A Fairy Friend is another beautifully illustrated book, cute story & lots to see on each page.
Or just grab a stack of your favorite nature books because fairies love nature too!
Fairy Garden Crafts & Activities for Kids
Try these DIY crafts and activities for kids too — many can be added to your garden.
Fairy Garden Rocks || Peace but not Quiet
How to Make Fairy Furniture || Adventure in a Box
Recycled Milk Bottle Fairy Garden || The Gingerbread House
DIY Mini Leaf Envelopes & Letters for Fairies || Mother Natured
How to Create a Fairy Busy Bag || Little World Big Adventures
Pinecone Craft – Fairies || Red Ted Art
Mason Jar Fairy House Craft || Easy Peasy and Fun
Acorn Bells || Fireflies & Mudpies
More Garden Ideas for Kids:
DIY Garden Sundial
23 Free Printable Garden Activities
30 Gardening Activities for Kids
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Fairy Gardens
Fairy gardens are miniature gardens that are designed to create a magical and whimsical environment for children to engage in imaginative play. These gardens can be created both indoors and outdoors, allowing children to connect with nature and learn various concepts while having fun. Fairy gardens provide opportunities for children to learn about gardening, sensory experiences, storytelling, vocabulary building, and creative play. They can also be used as a reading and play area, encouraging literacy and spending time outdoors with books.
Learning & Sensory Concepts
Fairy gardens offer a unique way to connect children with various learning and sensory concepts. By engaging in gardening activities, children can develop a nature connection, learn about where their food comes from, and study the science of plants. They can also explore different textures, colors, and scents through sensory experiences in the garden. Additionally, the imaginative play associated with fairy gardens promotes storytelling, vocabulary development, and creative thinking.
Outdoor Fairy Garden Ideas
The article suggests several outdoor fairy garden ideas to inspire children's creativity and engagement. Some of these ideas include:
- Building a DIY succulent fairy garden for easy maintenance.
- Creating a fairy door on a tree as an alternative to an outdoor garden.
- Painting fairy house rocks as a unique addition to the garden.
- Adding miniature figurines like dragons, fairies, and chickens for imaginative play.
- Incorporating small playset or dollhouse items to enhance the magical atmosphere.
Fairy Garden Crafts & Activities for Kids
In addition to creating the fairy garden itself, there are various crafts and activities that children can enjoy as part of their fairy garden experience. Some of these include:
- Making fairy garden rocks.
- Crafting fairy furniture.
- Creating a fairy busy bag.
- Making acorn bells.
- Designing a mason jar fairy house.
Books about Outdoor Fairy Activities
To enhance the fairy garden experience, the article suggests incorporating books about outdoor fairy activities. These books can provide inspiration, encourage literacy, and further engage children in the magical world of fairies. Some recommended books include "How to Find Flower Fairies," "Magical Secret Garden," "A Fairy Friend," and nature books that align with the theme of fairies.
These concepts and ideas mentioned in the article can provide a starting point for creating a magical and educational fairy garden for children.
