Allow your kids to explore their creativity with these fun summer crafts!

Summer break is in full effect! When school is out, one of my favorite things to do with my son is crafts. He absolutely loves making things with his hands, so I try to find fun crafts that I think he will enjoy.

Summer is a great time for kids to get creative and explore their artistic side. There are many fun arts and crafts activities that kids can enjoy during their summer break.

From painting and drawing to making jewelry and building forts, there are plenty of options to keep kids entertained and engaged.

I have rounded up ten crafts that are perfect for rainy days, when the kids get bored, or simply when they want to be inside out of the heat. I’m sure your kiddos will enjoy these activities as much as mine does.

 
SUMMER CRAFTS

Sponge Sailboat Craft by Easy Peasy and Fun

This is one of my son’s faves. These sailboats are not only a lot of fun to make, they are so much fun to play with. Kids will enjoy playing with them in a tub of water or having a boat race in a nearby stream.

 

Paper Plate Butterflies by Eighteen 25

Isn’t this the cutest paper plate butterfly! This simple butterfly craft is perfect for any age! Your kids will enjoy making these every summer.

 

Homemade Wind Chimes by Hands On As We Grow

The perfect craft for those who love to recycle. Simply upcycle those tin cans into fun wind chimes that kids will enjoy making.

 

Squirt Gun Painting  by Fireflies and Mudpies

Allow your kids to enjoy a really cool art experience through squirt gun painting.

Paper Plate Frisbee by Crafts By Amanda

This paper plate frisbee is simple, easy and loads of fun to make. Kids will enjoy customizing their own frisbees and playing with them the whole summer.

Milk Carton Birdhouse + Bird Feeder Kids Craft by Happiness Is Homemade

This recycled milk carton birdhouse is a fun and easy craft that anyone can make! It’s simply perfect for kids of all ages!

Sun Catcher by All Kids Network

Gather up some contact paper and tissue paper for this activity that your kids will absolutely enjoy.  Kiddos of all ages will love displaying this sun catcher craft in their rooms.

Make A Kaleidoscope by Little Bins For Little Hands

It will be hard to get kids to put this super cool science toy away.

 

 

Washer Necklaces by Small For Big

A simple, yet fun piece of jewelry that kids will enjoy making and also wearing. 

CD Wind Spinners  by Happy Hooligans

Got a bunch of old, scratched CD’s sitting around?  Allow your kiddos to turn them into a one of a kind piece of art.

These activities not only allow kids to express themselves creatively, but also help to develop their fine motor skills and boost their confidence. So, encourage your kids to get crafty this summer and see what amazing creations they come up with!

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