These beach nature crafts for kids are perfect as the weather starts warming, and they also make a great addition to any ocean or sea life unit! You’ll find ways to use beach nature treasures like drift wood, shells and sea glass make some adorable beach crafts.

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Going to the beach is a great family day outing! Everyone loves to play in the sand, wade around in the ocean and spend some serious time in the sun. (Well, most people love the sun. I’m more of an under the beach umbrella kind of girl. LOL!) The day after, however, always leaves us all wishing we were right back there on that gorgeous beach.

Pre-planning the weekend to include a day of crafting after the beach is a great way to beat the lack of beach blues. Check out these kids crafts to do after a beach trip! Then on your next beach trip, gather what you’ll need for the next day’s crafts. (Be sure to check the policies of the beach you’re visiting. Many beaches have specifics on what items you can take home with you.) But not to worry, you can also buy many items at your local craft store!

Beach Nature Crafts for Kids

Beach Crafts for Kids Using Driftwood

Most people never think of the smooth drift wood floating around at the beach for crafts. We all know how to use popsicle sticks and toothpicks in crafts, but for the day after a beach trip, nothing is better than using some small pieces of driftwood to create beach inspired crafts.

Painted Driftwood from Mosswood Connections

Driftwood Sailboats from Red Ted Art

Driftwood Wall Hanging from Crafts on Sea

Beach Crafts for Kids Using Sea Glass

Sea glass is a gorgeous treasure you can find at certain beaches for crafting. There are tons of projects you can complete with sea glass. Here are some of my favorites!

Sea Glass Wind Chime from Rhythms of Play

Painted Sea Glass from No Time for Flashcards

Make a Nature Collage from Adventure in a Box

Beach Crafts for Kids Using Shells

Sea shells come in such gorgeous textures and shapes. (And sometimes you’ll even find a little critter inside!) If your beach allows you to take shells home, here’s some creative ways to use them!