We love crafting outside in the summer, especially in a nice cool shade! These simple summer crafts for kids are perfect both for a crafting session under the sky (or under a shade from the tree) or for those rainy days when you are stuck inside.
Sponge Sailboat
Make a whole bunch of sponge sail boats and let the water play begin.
Source: Easy Peasy and Fun
Jellyfish Craft
A bunch of these jellyfish would make a wonderful decoration for the home or for the classroom. They will twist and twirl in the air.
Source: I Heart Crafty Things
Paper Plate Seashell Summer Crafts for Kids
This gorgeous looking craft idea is also great for fine motor skills.
Weaving Rainbow Fish
Another great craft for fine motor skills. Oh so colorful.
Source: Crafty Morning
Mr. Octopus
Imagine this one in all the colors of the rainbow, cute right?
Source: Minieco
Paper Plate Whale
Make the largest mammal on Earth in a small paper plate version. We think this is a clever idea (it only uses 1 paper plate!).
Source: In the Playroom
Watermelon Craft
Watermelon is a summer favorite and this craft is so simple and fun to make.
Bee Hive
This free download is perfect when learning about insects. How cute is this?!
Source: Kreative in Life Ocean Crafts
If you are heading to the ocean or simply teaching about ocean creatures, this is the perfect craft. Sharks, crabs, fish and more!
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