Summer- the season of sunshine, laughter, and boundless energy- is here! With school out and the days growing longer, there is no shortage of opportunities to create cherished memories with our kids. However, the task of keeping them entertained throughout the entire summer can be a delightful challenge and take some creativity. So, we’ve compiled a list of fun, easy, and affordable crafts to do with your kids this summer.
- Are you going traveling this summer? If so, gather your supplies and make some fun DIY luggage tags. Not only is it a fun and creative activity, but it also helps kids easily identify their bags while adding a touch of personality to their travels.
- Create unique stepping tiles using some quick set mortar and decorations. Once decorated, these tiles can be sealed for durability and placed in your garden to create a whimsical pathway. These are a fun and personalized addition to any outdoor space!
- Have some extra paper bags around your home? Reuse them to make these cool DIY kites! Kids will love decorating their paper bag kite with vibrant colors and patterns before adding streamers for extra flair. Easy to assemble and perfect for outdoor play, this craft combines creativity with a touch of science as kids learn about wind dynamics while watching their kite soar through the sky!
- Repurpose some cardboard packaging, cup holders, egg cartons, etc, and make these sand-less castles. These imaginative structures provide endless hours of beach-themed play indoors or outdoors.
- Bring your garden to life with painted rocks! Get outside and collect smooth rocks, and then paint them with fun, vibrant colors and patterns. This engaging activity not only gets you outside but also lets you enjoy the beauty of nature firsthand.
- Perfect for a hot summer day, painting with ice is a refreshing twist on traditional art that kids will love!
- Make any shape you would like with construction paper and create colorful suncatchers using tissue paper. Hang them in windows to catch the sunlight and scatter mesmerizing colors throughout the room. A fun and easy project that adds a touch of sparkle to any space while celebrating the beauty of natural light.
- Gather some glass jars and extra tissue paper and make these homemade summer lanterns. Perfect for cozy nights or outdoor adventures, this craft add a touch of whimsy to any space.
- Take a walk outside with your kids and collect leaves, flowers, twigs, and other natural treasures to create stunning collages. It’s a hands-on activity that sparks creativity, promotes outdoor exploration, and fosters a deeper connection with the natural world. These pressed flower collages can be used to make cards, bookmarks, artwork to hang up, and more!
- Gather some small bells, seashells, old keys, tin cans, and more. Assemble them together with colorful yarn or wire to create unique wind chimes, and hang them outside to catch the breeze. Watch as your personalized wind chimes bring music and joy to your backyard or balcony.
Summer is a time for exploration, imagination, and endless possibilities. By engaging in these simple and enjoyable crafts, you not only foster your child’s creativity but also create lasting bonds and memories that will be cherished for years to come. So, gather your supplies, unleash your inner artist, and let the summer crafting adventures begin!
