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
Insights, advice, suggestions, feedback and comments from experts
About Fairy Gardens and Activities
Fairy gardens are a delightful way to engage children in gardening activities and imaginative play. They provide an opportunity for kids to connect with nature, learn about plants, and engage in creative storytelling. The concept of fairy gardens involves creating miniature garden landscapes with tiny plants, accessories, and fairy figurines, both indoors and outdoors. These gardens can serve as a platform for various learning and sensory experiences, making them an ideal activity for kids of all ages.
Learning & Sensory Concepts in Fairy Gardens
- Gardening Activities: Fairy gardens provide an excellent opportunity for kids to engage in gardening activities, fostering a connection with nature and an understanding of plant growth and care.
- Imaginative Play: The concept of fairy gardens encourages creative storytelling, building vocabulary, and imaginative play, which are essential for children's cognitive and social development.
- Literacy & Reading: Fairy gardens can be transformed into a reading area, promoting literacy and providing a space for children to enjoy books and storytelling in a natural setting.
- STEM Ideas: Incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts, such as plant growth, into fairy garden activities can enhance children's learning experiences.
Outdoor Fairy Garden Ideas
- DIY Succulent Fairy Garden: Building a DIY succulent fairy garden can be a low-maintenance and visually appealing option for outdoor fairy setups.
- Fairy Crafts & Accessories: Various DIY crafts and accessories, such as fairy doors, painted fairy house rocks, miniature dragon figurines, and colorful fairy wands, can add a whimsical touch to outdoor fairy gardens.
- Educational Activities: Incorporating educational activities, such as a "How Tall Will Your Plant Grow?" printable, can introduce math concepts within the context of the fairy garden.
Books about Outdoor Fairy Activities
- Literary Engagement: Outdoor fairy gardens can be transformed into reading areas, providing an opportunity for children to engage with nature-themed books and enjoy storytelling in a natural setting.
Fairy Garden Crafts & Activities for Kids
- DIY Crafts: Engaging children in DIY crafts, such as fairy furniture, recycled milk bottle fairy gardens, miniature leaf envelopes, and fairy busy bags, can further enhance their involvement in creating and maintaining fairy gardens.
Conclusion
Fairy gardens offer a multifaceted learning experience for children, combining elements of nature, creativity, and literacy in a playful and imaginative setting. By integrating gardening activities, educational concepts, and literary engagement, fairy gardens provide a holistic learning environment for kids to explore and enjoy.
I hope this overview provides inspiration for creating and enjoying your own fairy garden play area!
