Summer Craft Activities for Kids
Looking for summer activities to keep the kids busy at home? These ideas give little ones a chance to paint, color, and explore the ocean while making the most of their summer days.
Paper Plate Jellyfish – Make these colorful jellyfish with just a few supplies!
You’ll need:
– A paper plate
– Washable paint or crayons
– Pipe cleaners
– Glue or tape
– Scissors
How to do it:
1. Cut the paper plate in half.
2. Decorate the paper plate with crayons or paint.
3. Twist the pipe cleaners into curly tentacles.
4. Attach the tentacles to the back of the plate with glue or tape.
5. Add any extra details to finish the jellyfish.
Hang the finished jellyfish and let kids admire their colorful creations!
Sea Animal Coloring Pages – Kids can color their favorite ocean animals like sharks, fish, turtles, and more.
You’ll need:
– Sea animal coloring pages
– Crayons, colored pencils, or washable markers
– A comfortable place to color
– Something to protect your work surface
Bonus Tip: If your child is using markers, you can place a blank sheet of paper behind the coloring page to help prevent the ink from bleeding onto the next page.
Want more ocean coloring fun? Grab our free 3-page printable pack or check out our sea animals coloring book for more pages to enjoy.
Ocean Sensory Bag – Create a simple ocean sensory bag and let kids explore the sea at home.
You’ll need:
– A clear resealable plastic bag
– Blue hair gel or clear gel
– Small ocean themed plastic toys or foam shapes
-Strong tape
How to do it:
1. Add the gel and ocean items to the bag.
2. Seal the bag tightly.
3. Add strong tape around the opening for extra security.
4. Let kids gently move the items around and explore the ocean scene.
Bring the ocean indoors with this sensory project! Kids can explore the sights and textures of the sea right from the living room.
