Summer is the perfect time to let preschoolers explore their creativity with some fun crafts. Here are 16 delightful ideas that will keep those little hands busy and happy!
1. Sunny Paper Plate Faces
Create cheerful suns using yellow paper plates and construction paper rays. Adding googly eyes and a big smile gives each sun a unique personality!
Check these products out:
- Yellow Paper Plates: Choose vibrant yellow plates to create bright, cheerful sun faces with ease!
- Googly Eyes Pack: Add personality to your sun faces with fun, wiggly googly eyes. Perfect for crafts!
- Colored Construction Paper: Get creative with colorful rays using quality construction paper. Perfect for kids’ crafting fun!
2. Watermelon Fans
Paint paper plates to resemble watermelon slices and attach a craft stick. These fans are as delightful as they are functional!
You might like:
- Paper Plates: Create vibrant watermelon fans with these sturdy paper plates, perfect for fun summer crafting.
- Craft Sticks: Easily assemble your watermelon fans with these reliable craft sticks, great for young crafters.
- Craft Paint Set: Explore creativity with a variety of vibrant paints, ideal for painting fun watermelon designs.
3. Sunflower Seed Craft
Create sunflowers using paper plates and real sunflower seeds for the center. It’s a tactile craft that also teaches about nature.
You might give these a try:
- Paper Plates: Get eco-friendly paper plates perfect for crafting and creating sunflower masterpieces with your preschooler.
- Real Sunflower Seeds: Use real sunflower seeds for an authentic, tactile crafting experience that inspires creativity and learning.
- Craft Paints: Brighten your sunflowers with vibrant craft paints, ideal for little hands and creative imaginations.
4. Handprint Fish
Trace little hands on colored paper and turn them into fish with googly eyes and scales. A fun way to dive into the ocean without leaving home.
A few choices to try:
- Colored Craft Paper Pack: Create vibrant fish with this assorted craft paper pack ideal for little hands. Dive in today!
- Googly Eyes Assortment: Bring your fish to life with assorted googly eyes; an essential addition to your craft kit.
- Craft Glue for Kids: Secure your fish art effortlessly with this safe, easy-to-use glue. Allow kids to explore creativity.
5. Butterfly Coffee Filters
Color coffee filters with markers, spray with water, and watch the colors blend. Once dry, twist the center with a pipe cleaner for wings.
Some ideas to consider:
- Colorful Permanent Markers: Unleash your creativity by using vibrant markers to design beautiful patterns on coffee filters.
- Coffee Filters: Get started with quality coffee filters ideal for crafting vibrant butterfly wings.
- Assorted Pipe Cleaners: Add a fun twist to your crafts with flexible pipe cleaners for butterfly antennae and bodies.
6. Jellyfish Streamers
Use paper plates and streamers to craft adorable jellyfish. Hang them up to sway and twirl like they’re swimming through the air.
Useful items to consider:
- Paper Plates: Create the perfect jellyfish base with these durable and versatile paper plates.
- Colorful Streamers: Add vibrant, flowing tentacles with these colorful streamers. Perfect for jellyfish crafts!
- Craft Paint Set: Bring your jellyfish to life with a splash of color using this versatile paint set.
7. Upcycled Crayon Boats
Melt old crayons into molds to create colorful, floatable boats. Perfect for a bathtub regatta or a kiddie pool race.
Consider these options:
- Silicone Mold for Boat Shapes: Create vibrant crayon boats effortlessly. Easy to use and perfect for summer fun projects!
- Non-Toxic Crayon Melting Pot: Melt crayons safely for your crafts. Handy tool for smooth and even melting!
- Bright Colored Crayon Set: Add a splash of color to your boats. Perfect for creative and colorful crafts!
8. Rainbow Wind Catchers
Cut out strips of colorful paper to hang from a paper plate. Watch them dance in the breeze, adding a splash of color to your outdoor space.
Possibly helpful picks:
- Colorful Paper Streamers: Create vibrant wind catchers by adding these colorful streamers to your crafting supplies today!
- Paper Plates for Crafts: Craft beautiful wind catchers with sturdy paper plates that hold up in outdoor conditions.
- Child-Safe Scissors: Ensure safety and precision in craft projects with these child-friendly scissors. Perfect for little hands!
9. Beach Scene Collage
Use sandpaper, blue paper, and various beach-themed items to create a textured beach scene. A mini vacation in craft form!
A few things you might like:
- Assorted Seashell Craft Set: Add a realistic touch to your beach collage with these assorted seashells. Perfect for crafting fun!
- Blue Craft Paper Pack: Create ocean waves easily with this vibrant blue craft paper. Ideal for your beach scene.
- Craft Sandpaper Sheets: Use these sandpaper sheets to add texture and realism to your beach artwork. Get creative!
10. Seashell Painting Extravaganza
Collect seashells and let the kids paint them in bright colors. Display them in a jar or on the windowsill for a touch of the beach at home.
Maybe worth checking out:
- Acrylic Paint Set for Kids: Unleash creativity with vibrant acrylic paints perfect for painting seashells and more.
- Assorted Seashell Collection: Get a diverse assortment of seashells to begin your crafting adventure today!
- Paintbrush Set for Children: Provide young artists with easy-to-use brushes for fun and vibrant shell paintings.
11. Fruit-Themed Paper Fans
Create fans that look like slices of watermelon or oranges. Perfect for keeping cool on hot summer days!
Products that could assist:
- Colorful Paper Fan Craft Kit: Create vibrant fruit-themed fans easily with this craft kit. Perfect for fun summer projects!
- Watercolor Paint Set: Add a splash of color to your paper fans with this versatile watercolor paint set.
- Decorative Craft Stencils: Design intricate patterns on your fans using these easy-to-use craft stencils.
12. DIY Binoculars
Use cardboard tubes to make binoculars, perfect for backyard adventures. Add some paint or stickers for extra flair.
Possibly handy products:
- Cardboard Craft Tubes: Get creative with cardboard tubes and craft unique binoculars for your little explorer’s adventures.
- Acrylic Paint Set: Use vibrant acrylic paints to transform plain tubes into colorful, personalized binoculars your child will love.
- Decorative Stickers Pack: Add fun decorative stickers to your DIY binoculars, making them exciting and uniquely yours.
13. Popsicle Stick Sailboats
Glue popsicle sticks into a simple boat shape and add a paper sail. These little boats are perfect for floating in a kiddie pool or bath!
Try these:
- Popsicle Sticks Craft Set: Get creative with a bulk pack of craft sticks. Perfect for building mini sailboats.
- Non-Toxic Liquid Glue: Ensure strong hold for your sailboat project with child-safe, easy-to-use liquid glue.
- Assorted Color Craft Paper: Add vibrant sails to your boats using this colorful, versatile craft paper pack.
