You’re going to love these Summer Crafts for kids.
I understand how difficult it can be to keep your preschoolers, toddlers, and kindergarteners occupied during the summer months. That’s why I’ve made crafting easy.
Each of these summer diy projects comes with a free printable template so that you can spend less time prepping and more time doing what matters – crafting with your kids.
Whether you are a preschool teacher or a summer camp counselor looking for some summer art projects to add to your classroom curriculum or a mom searching for fun summer activities to entertain your rowdy kids, I’m sure you’ll find a craft that you’re going to love.
Be sure to read to the end to discover all 20+ of these craft projects.
Fun Summer Craft Ideas
1. Paper Sun Craft (Free Template)
Who said that making fun summer activities has to be complicated? The free sunshine template makes this paper sun craft a great craft for kids of all ages. (Yes, even preschoolers and kindergarteners can join in on the fun!).
Want to learn how to make this summer weather craft? Get the Paper Sun Craft Template and Instructions Here
2. Paper Ice Cream Craft (Free Template)
In need of some more fun summer activities to share with your classroom or family? Check out this paper ice cream craft.
Even better, this craft doubles as a mathematics activity when you have your little ones count the number of scoops on their cone.
3. Cute Watermelon Craft (Free Template)
Summer art projects are not only fun but can also be educational. This W is For Watermelon Craft is the perfect activity to teach your toddlers or preschoolers all about the letter w.
4. S’mores Craft (Free Template)
This summer, we’re removing barriers to completing summer art projects with our kids. Thanks to the free, printable template, this s’mores craft takes 10 minutes or less of prep (a necessity when you are dealing with 20+ toddlers all day, every day).
You can access the printable when you visit here -> S’mores Craft (Free Printable).
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5. Cactus Craft (Free Template)
Crafting is by far one of my favorite summer activities. Not only can it be done in the rain or shine, but there are endless possibilities to what you can make.
Take this adorable cactus craft for instance! You can get the free, printable template and step-by-step instructions.
More Easy Summer Crafts
6. Free Printable Rainbow Template
This rainbow craft is an excellent addition to the weather unit in your daycare, preschool, or even homeschool classroom.
Make it with scraps of paper or dot-markers. You’re going to love being able to print and go.
7. Rainbow Craft (Free Template)
If you liked the last summer art projects, then you will love this beautiful rainbow craft.
It’s hard to get those arches right but the free, printable template makes this craft perfect every time.
Summer crafts for toddlers
8. 10 Camping Coloring Pages (Free Printable)
If you’re looking for fun summer activities that will keep your little ones occupied for hours, these Free Camping Coloring Pages are the way to go.
Your children will have so much fun coloring these summer scenes that they won’t even notice their fine motor muscles strengthening.
9. Paper Butterfly Craft (Free Template)
These paper butterfly crafts are the perfect summer art projects for all the little bug lovers in your life. Simply print the free template, and follow along with the easy instructions to create this beautiful creature.
10. Paper Watermelon Craft (Free Template)
Whether you are a daycare, preschool, summer camp, or a homeschool family, summer activities are a commodity when it comes to kids.
Pair this cute Watermelon craft with the adorable Avocado Craft or Paper Apple Craft to make for a great lesson in your nutrition unit in your preschool or daycare classroom.
11. Ant Craft (Free Template)
Need more crafts about bugs? Your kiddos will have a blast making this Ant Craft.
It’s a perfect picnic craft. You can pair with the paper watermelon craft or even the fireworks craft below.
12. Fireworks Craft (Free Template)
This fireworks craft is perfect for the Fourth of July. The free template makes it easy ot cut out all of the shapes that make this craft unique.
13. Boat Craft (Free Template)
Paper boats are so much fun during summer. Glue together a bunch of shapes to make this fun boat. You don’t even have to cut out the center of the life preserver.
Read the step-by-step tutorial to find out more.
14. Pirate Craft (Free Template)
Summertime is the best time to play pirates! Grab the Free Pirate Craft template and have fun making this awesome craft.
Unlock you child’s creativity by having them choose weather to add an eye-patch a bandanna, and a beard. Your kiddos are going to love this paper pirate.
15. Turtle Craft (Free Template)
Are you headed to the pond or lake this summer? Make this cute turtle craft. These turtles are so cute and a perfect way to talk to your little ones about pond life.
Improving Fine Motor Skills
We all know that crafting is super fun, but it’s also great for improving fine motor skills. As your little cut-out shapes, and draw on faces, not only will they get to express their creativity, but they will also get some fine motor practice.
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