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Summer Crafts for Kids

By: Melissa Coleman Last Updated: May 13, 2024 This post may contain affiliate links.

Easy, creative, and fun Summer Crafts for Kids that will keep them entertained for hours and fight that summer boredom.

Collage of summer craft for kids



Perfect craft ideas for toddlers, preschoolers, and kids of all ages really, that require no special skills and that can be made in less than 30 minutes. 

Easy Summer Crafts for Kids That Anyone Can Make

Popsicle Stick S'mores Craft for Kids

Discover the joy of popsicle stick s'mores craft with our step-by-step guide. Create adorable miniature treats using popsicle sticks.

Popsicle Stick Smores Craft on a white shiplap background



Coffee Filter Butterflies

One Little Project


"This is one of those crafts that is soooo perfect those summer days. It’s easy. It’s a relatively low mess. It’s even a bit of a science experiment when you wet the coffee filter and watch the colors blend. Yes, my friends, this craft has it all!" - One Little Project



Puffy Paint Starfish Craft

I Heart Crafty Things




"Have you ever had the opportunity to explore tide pools with your children? It is such a fascinating experience. Between the beautiful sea anemones, urchins, barnacles, starfish, and crabs, it’s hard to choose a favorite, but I just adore the vibrant starfish." - I Heart Crafty Things



Pineapple Corner Bookmark

Red Ted Art

"You will see how quick and easy this little chap is to make and it will hopefully bring your lots of delightful summer reading" - Red Ted Art



Sun String Art

I Heart Crafty Things

"We used a plastic yarn needle to make this because it’s a great way for kids to get used to holding a needle for beginning sewing crafts." - I Heart Crafty Things



DIY Suncatchers

The Artful Parent

"Melted bead suncatchers are easy to make from kids' plastic pony beads. Follow these step-by-step instructions to make a beautiful and durable suncatcher." - The Artful Parent



Foot and Hand Portraits

Oodles of Art

This is such a fun drawing and art project that will be a keepsake for how much your child has grown over the years.



DIY Fireflies

Apartment Therapy


"These fireflies are super easy to make. Just pop a flameless LED tealight into a plastic Easter egg. You don’t even need glue!" - Apartment Therapy



Paper Plate Rainbow

Easy Peasy & Fun

This colorful paper plate rainbow craft will brighten up your day. Great for color mixing and fine motor skills. 



Paper Plate Snails

This N That with Olivia

"Aren’t the snails above adorable? You can make these at home with your children and have a blast doing it. This craft uses some materials that you may have laying around and takes just a few steps and additional materials." - This N That with Olivia



Paper Plate Jellyfish

Arty Crafty Kids

"With Summer in our sights we’re turning our creative hands to some super cool under the sea themed crafting, kick-starting our collection with this adorable Paper Plate Jellyfish Craft!" - Arty Crafty Kids



Q-Tip Painted Dragonflies

Projects with Kids

"Using q-tips is a very relaxing way to paint and it’s great for working on fine motor skills." - Projects with Kids



DIY Wind Chimes

Consumer Crafts

"It’s Summertime here and what’s the best thing to keep the kids busy? A craft project of course!! .... We decided to just make a classic wind chime with some driftwood and beads. Follow along to learn how to make DIY wind chimes for kids!" -Consumer Crafts



Paracord Snakes

Frugal Fun 4 Boys

"Here’s a fun paracord project for kids – make paracord snakes!  This would be a great craft project for a summer camp or nature club.  Or make them on a rainy day!  The completed snakes are fun to play with." - Frugal Fun 4 Boys



Paper Plate Lady Bugs

Crafts by Amanda

"Kids will love making these adorable paper plate ladybugs this spring and summer using colorful paint, paper plates, felt, and googly eyes." - Crafts by Amanda

Various color paper plate ladybugs



Toilet Paper Roll Bumble Bees

The Best Ideas for Kids

"If you’re looking for an easy spring craft for kids this toilet paper roll bee craft is the perfect activity. These bees are so simple to make and the best part is that they are a low mess craft!" - The Best Ideas for Kids

3 Toilet Paper Rolls that are decorated like bumble bees



Scented Rainbow Bubbles

Handmade Charlotte

"Is there anything better than a sunny afternoon spent blowing bubbles? Well, how about these rainbow-hued bubbles scented with essential oils? Have fun experimenting with colors, smells, and bubble recipes with your kids this summer by making this playful bubble station!" - Handmade Charlotte

Homemade Scented Rainbow Bubbles poured in containers.



Pool Noodle Monsters

Create Craft Love

How adorable are these pool noodle monsters? Perfect for summer because pool noodles are readily available.



You can use supplies that you have around the house for most of these but here are some useful craft supplies to have on hand for these summer craft ideas!

  • paper plates
  • cupcake liners
  • popsicle sticks
  • pipe cleaners
  • googly eyes
  • acrylic paint
  • tissue paper
  • plastic beads
  • bubble wand
  • food coloring
  • pool noodles
  • glue gun and glue sticks

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