Looking for some fun summer crafts for kids when you’re stuck inside on a rainy day or when you’re in desperate need of some boredom busters? If so, you’ll definitely want to check out this list of over 20 cute summer themed crafts for kids!
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I love having the kids home all summer long from school, but there are always days when I’m in need of a creative project or activity to keep the kiddos occupied. Maybe it’s a rainy day and the kids are stir crazy or maybe I’ve been hearing “I’m bored” too many times. On those days these adorable summer crafts for kids will come in handy! You’ll find over 20 ideas to keep the kids inspired and creating this summer in our newest collection.
Check out even more fun crafts for kids in the video below!
Children’s Books for Summer
You’ll definitely want to check out some of our favorite summer-themed picture books for kids. Many would go great with some of the activities listed below, and reading to kids is the best boredom buster of all!
- Fireflies by Julie Brinckloe
- Harry by the Sea by Gene Zion
- The Relatives Came by Cynthia Rylant
- The Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister
Summer Crafts for Kids
- Mixed Media Flower Craft from buggyandbuddy.com
- Paper Bag Sea Otter with free Printable from buggyandbuddy.com
- Summer Fruit Paper Fans With Free Printable from hellowonderful.co
- Seashell Creatures from thedecoratedcookie.com
- Paper Plate Ice Cream Craft from easypeasyandfun.com
- Woven Paper Angelfish Craft from buggyandbuddy.com
- Cute And Easy Fruit Banner Summer Craft from acultivatednest.com
- Paper Weaving Fish Craft from kidscraftroom.com
- Paper Pinwheels from somewhatsimple.com
- Paper Plate Sun Craft from theinspiredhome.org
- Mermaid Paper Bag Puppets from buggyandbuddy.com
- Beautiful Black Glue Kite Art Project from iheartcraftythings.com
- Mix ‘n’ Match Articulated Snakes from kidscraftroom.com
- Easy Flamingo Craft from saynotsweetanne.com
- Woven Craft Stick Butterflies from thecrafttrain.com
- Egg Carton Baby Bee Craft from buggyandbuddy.com
- Seashell Turtle Craft from easypeasyandfun.com
- Minion Flip Flops from onecreativemommy.com
- Paper Bag Kites from somewhatsimple.com
- Plastic Cup Glowing Campfire Craft from buggyandbuddy.com
- Cupcake Liner Sun Craft from iheartcraftythings.com
- Cute Rocking Paper Shark Craft from hellowonderful.co
- Paper Plate Boat Craft from nontoygifts.com
- Easy Paper Plate Bee Craft from nontoygifts.com
- Fake Flower Craft from homemadeginger.com