Summer Crafts for Kids
Do you ever have to deal with summer boredom with your little ones? We all do! Summer is full of fun times, camps, swimming, trips, etc. However, there are also times when you kids spend the whole day complaining about being bored. Put these in your back pocket for a day when you may be desperate to entertain your little ones.
by: the craft train
This is a cute craft that your sea loving kiddo will love! Small children may need a little help with the cutting, but this is a craft for all ages! There is also room for children to draw and decorate their turtle to show their creativity. Your children will love to pretend to take these turtles to the reef!
by: one little project
Not only will this craft be fun, but it can be kept as a keepsake to remember the size of your child. This could also be a fun gift for a grandparent too! Add a personal touch but having your child or helping them write sweet notes on the petals.
by: this n that with olivia
This craft is perfect to keep little hands busy! The use of pony beads in this craft allows your child to release all their creativity! They can make random patterns or create something more concrete. Based on the age of your children, you can adapt this craft to work for any age.
by: little bins for little hands
It may be hot outside, but it’s going to be snowing at your home! The title “snow globe” may make you feel this is too hard, but it is very simple without a lot of mess. Your child gets to show their personality by the waterproof toy they choose to add to their snow globe, which makes this craft all the more fun!
by: i heart crafty things
Are you ready for a fun afternoon with your kiddos? This is a fun craft for kids of all ages to make, and it can be used as a cute summer decoration. Much of the craft is designed around using shapes, so if your child is in the stage of learning to cut or recognizing shapes, this might be the perfect craft for you!
by: made with happy
If you find yourself out in nature, camping, hiking, or even out and about, this is a perfect activity for your kiddo. Find some flat or smooth rocks and get to work designing your ladybug. You’ll have a fun time seeing everyone’s version of a ladybug!
by: crafts by ria
This is such a cute craft and will encourage your children to use their imagination to play with the finished project! Something nice about this craft is that it comes as a printable that makes this an easy to follow activity! Smaller children may need a little more help completing this craft.
by: crafts by ria
How cute are these dragonflies? Let your little one choose their colors and design a dragonfly that is truly their own. They'll have so much fun running around with these after pretending to make them fly.
by: recycled crafts - craft gossip
If you are in need of a game to get your kids up and moving this can be super fun! They can make their own donut and then use everyone’s to play ring toss! Simple, and will give them a game they can pull out over and over again!
by: thanks mommy blog
Make an afternoon out of this one and make a popsicle then eat a popsicle! Your little ones will have a great time decorating their dream popsicle.
We hope you see something fun that sparks your interest on our list! Many of these you’ll probably have the needed supplies on hand already, so it won’t require a trip to the store. Save these for hot days when playing outside isn’t really an option, or when you need to break up the day and your children are using the “b” word (bored)!