Preschool Transportation Crafts
Your little crafters are going to love these preschool transportation crafts! They’ll find cars, planes, trains, rockets, and more.
Whether you add these to your transportation-themed units or just entertaining your kiddo who loves transportation, these preschool crafts range in difficulty from super-easy to a little more in depth.
That means you’ll be sure to find a craft that meets their needs and your level of craftability at the same time.
Preschool Transportation Crafts
These fun construction paper monster trucks and trains will help your little ones with their scissor skills and fine motor skills as they cut and hole punch their shapes. Lalymom
Your kids will love making and sailing these clay sail boats in this fun underwater craft for kids. Messy Little Monster
If your kids love cars, this simple paper plate car craft is going to be a favorite. Real Life at Home
Gather up some corks and rubber bands, and you’ll be all set for your kids to make some easy pirate cork boats that really float. Red Ted Art
Raid your toolbox and junk drawer, and let your preschoolers design and build their own unique wooden car. Pink Stripey Socks
Kids will love building a geometric shapes truck with felt shapes. Mama Smiles
How far will your kids straw rockets fly? They’re so easy to make with a free printable template. Your kids will beg to make many! Buggy and Buddy
Weaving paper is great for fine motor skills. Kids can build those skills as they make this rocket craft for preschoolers! Don’t miss the printable template that will help get you started.
After teaching your preschoolers The Wheels on the Bus rhyme, they’ll love making this recycled bus craft. Teach Me Mommy
This tractor popsicle craft is perfect for your farm-themed preschool activities. Simple Every Day Mom
This cardboard pirate boat will require a little assistance from mom and/or dad, but your preschoolers will love using it in their pretend play. Red Ted Art
Print out the template, and your kids can make this toilet roll airplane craft. You could even draw details on it to make it mimic the planes in the Disney Airplanes movie. Pink Stripey Socks
Your kids will love personalizing their craft stick airplanes. The Joy of Sharing
Preschoolers won’t believe how easy it is to turn an ordinary egg carton into a fun boat with this egg carton boat craft. Life at the Zoo
My Thomas the Tank Engine loving oldest son would have LOVED this toilet paper roll train craft when he was younger. I bet your train-loving kiddos will, too! Kids Activities Blog
Recycle an old soda bottle, and turn it into a little helicopter for your little ones. They’re sure to zoom around with it for hours when it’s done. There’s Just One Mommy
You guys do NOT want to miss this awesome (and super simple) cardboard space shuttle that’s big enough for your preschoolers to sit in! Mama Smiles
Turn an old cardboard box into a DIY bulldozer blade. It is sure to inspire many hours of imaginative play. Lalymom
Kids can use their imaginations to create a whole lot of colorful trucks out of foam shapes. Little Family Fun
Bath time will be so much more fun with this self-propelled tug boat craft. Red Ted Art
Your little ones will have a blast “driving” their favorite toys around in this homemade tissue box car. There’s Just One Mommy
These paper plate cars are so simple to make that even your toddlers can participate. Glued to My Crafts Blog
This craft stick school bus craft makes a great back-to-school keepsake. Meaningful Mama
Mix up a batch of puffy paint so your little ones can decorate their very own puffy paint rocket craft. Toddler Approved
Must Have Resources:
When completing these transportation crafts for preschoolers at home, I find that the following resources are very helpful to have on hand.
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Tara is the brains behind Homeschool Preschool, where her journey from preschool and public school teacher to homeschooling mom of three fuels her passion for early childhood education. With a blend of expertise and firsthand experience, Tara’s writings offer practical tips and engaging resources to support families in creating meaningful learning adventures at home.