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.
1. Sponge Sailboat
Make a whole bunch of sponge sail boats and let the water play begin.
Source: Easy Peasy and Fun
2. 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
3. Paper Plate Seashell Summer Crafts for Kids
This gorgeous looking craft idea is also great for fine motor skills.
4. Weaving Rainbow Fish
Another great craft for fine motor skills. Oh so colorful.
Source: Crafty Morning
5. Mr Octopus
Imagine this one in all the colors of the rainbow, cute right?
Source: Minieco
6. 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
7. Coffee Filter Suncatchers
Suncatchers are a great activity for any time of the year but they shine the most in the summer. Coffee filters are really great for making them.
Source: A Little Pinch of Perfect
8. Summer Fan
Super hot day? No worries, you can cool off with a homemade fan. Kids will love making these.
Source: The Pinterested Parent
9. Paper Plate & Cupcake Liner Fish
Another wonderful paper plate craft idea.
Source: Easy Peasy and Fun
10. Paper Lemonade
Who wouldn’t love a glass of lemonade? While this one isn’t as refreshing as the real deal it will certainly make for a great wall display.
Source: Pitter Patter Art
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