Nurture creativity with these Fun Summer Crafts for Kids. Sure to keep kids entertained and engaged, these low-prep crafts are perfect for kids of all ages.
From colorful paper flowers and handprint art to animal crafts and easy origami ideas, there’s something for every crafter. Just grab the templates, gather your supplies, and let the summer fun begin!
Best Summer Crafts For Kids
1. Camel Craft
Kick start your summer crafting session with this cute paper camel craft! This low-prep craft comes with a free template and is perfect for rainy afternoons, playdates, or quiet creative time at home.
2. Paper Plate Crab
Make this adorable paper plate crab for a fun beach-themed craft. Easy to make, this adorable summer craft for preschoolers and kindergarteners clubs arts with crafts in the most fun way.
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3. Rocking Bird Craft
Kids of all ages will love making this easy bird paper craft that rocks & sways! Super easy to make, it is a clever way to boost fine motor skills and give wings to your child’s creativity.
4. Dinosaur Craft
Your little Dino-lovers will roar with fun while making this easy-peasy dinosaur craft on a rainy day! Simple supplies and a dash of creativity is all you need to make these cute dinosaurs.
5. Handprint Sunflower Craft
You cannot possibly miss crafting sunflowers for the summer season. This adorable summer craft for toddlers, preschoolers and kindergartens will add sunshine to their boring, dull afternoons.
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6. Paper Butterfly
Even your 10 year olds will love making this accordion paper butterfly! Quick to make, this fun craft is super easy and so much fun to make. Make a bunch of these in different colours and put them on display!
7. Safari Animals
Join your kids in their crafting session to make these cute safari animals that double up as DIY bookmarks. Simple craft supplies are all you need to make this bookmark craft that will adorn your summer reading!
Quick Tip: Encourage kids to make these for friends & family or maybe even start their very own small business selling them!
8. DIY Alligator
Add snippety-snappity fun to your easy summer crafts with this mischievous alligator! Perfect for arty crafty kids, it comes with a free template to make crafting easy as a breeze.
9. Paper Giraffe
If you are looking for fun animal crafts for summer, you’ll love making this giraffe craft! Full of personality, this is a super cute craft to make with pipe cleaners and construction paper.
10. Paper Plate Pirate
Ahoy! Summer is calling and so is this cute pirate paper plate craft. Perfect for preschool, kindergarten and older kids.
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11. Pipe Cleaner Flowers
Pipe cleaner crafts are simple superb for younger kids who are still honing their fine motor skills. These adorable flowers will boost their confidence and bring big bright smiles on their faces!
12. Popsicle Stick Narwhal
Arouse curiosity with this easy popsicle stick craft! Easy to make, this narwhal craft is sure to get your kids excited about this wonderful sea creature.
13. Paper Bag Tiger
Go on a jungle safari with this Paper Bag Tiger craft! Simple adorable, even older kids will love making this cute template craft.
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14. Toilet Roll Mermaid
This pretty mermaid craft is sure to spark imagination. Made out of empty toilet roll and humble craft supplies, this eye-catching craft will add personality to your summer craft ideas.
15. Ice Cream Cone
How about making an ice-cream cone craft for summers? A fun and easy craft for younger children, it encourages creativity and imagination.
16. Bald Eagle Craft
This template craft is just right for big kids who wish to make impressive crafts without too much fuss. Common supplies and free template make crafting these majestic birds easy and fun.
17. DIY Puffer Fish
Add fun and excitement to boring long summer days with this cute Puffer fish craft. Sure to get even grown ups chipping in, this cute craft is just right for spending time together with kids.
18. Tissue Paper Rainbow Craft
Brighten your rainy days with this adorable rainbow craft made out of tissue paper. We bet kids of all ages will love making this colourful craft.
19. Guinea Pig Craft
Here is another craft that uses inexpensive materials and doubles up as a DIY bookmark! Simple ideas like this make crafting fun and useful.
20. Paper Dragonfly
Welcome summers with this paper dragonfly craft! It is a perfect summer craft for kids who love making nature inspired crafts.
21. Handprint Butterfly
Get your little ones buzzing with joy with this handprint butterfly craft. It only takes a few minutes to make and is just the perfect way to boost creativity.
22. Rocking Ship
Set your sails and get ready to voyage with this fun rocking ship craft. A must addition to your nautical-theme crafts and beach crafts, this craft is super fun!
23. Jumping Frog
Bring on mischief and giggles with this paper cup frog craft! Sure to add excitement to your afternoons, this fun summer craft makes for an easy DIY toy.