100 easy and cheap summertime crafts for kids

Summertime is super fun for kids but can be not-so-fun for parents if you’re not prepared. So, when you’re kid says, “Mom, I’m bored,” here’s 100 easy peasy and cheap summertime crafts that are fun for toddlers and older kids alike. Check it out!

*Popsicle stick catapult is one of many easy summer crafts*

As a mom of five, I sometimes dread the summer because I know I’ll have a house full of bored kids. But, when I try to get creative and do crafts with them, we all end of having fun together and it’s a great way to make the summer break go by faster. So, pull out the pipe cleaners, construction paper, foam balls, googly eyes and egg cartons. Here’s some summertime crafts for kids of all ages.

Popsicle stick crafts

There are so many popsicle stick crafts out there. All you need is a giant box of colorful sticks and you’re set. Here’s a fun list of popsicle stick crafts that are perfect for younger kids and big kids.

Pool noodle crafts

There is a surprisingly huge amount of crafts that you can do with pool noodles. And since pool noodles are pretty cheap, the possibilities are endless. Here’s some ideas.

Pool noodle swords — *Pool noodle ninja swords*

Painting crafts

If you’re looking for a summertime craft that develops fine motor skills for children of all ages, here’s some painting crafts that are really fun ideas. These art projects will bring a bit of color back into your summer season.

Painted rocks
Puffy paint
Tissue paper painting
Sharpie and alcohol art on canvas with permanent markers
Salt painting
Pull string painting with acrylic paint
Squirt gun painting
No-mess mush painting
Ice painting
Q-tip painting
Coffee filter butterflies
Coral reef sponge painting
Frozen paint
Bubble wrap stomp painting
Bread painting
Cool Whip edible paint

Cooking crafts

If you’re looking for some frugal fun, these cooking craft will awaken your inner Betty Crocker. You don’t have to have years of experience cooking to dives into these fun summer crafts. And you get to eat them when you’re done!

STEM crafts

Although some of these STEM crafts might require adult supervision, they are still great for the entire family. And most require inexpensive materials and produce a fabulous end result. So start working on your problem-solving skills with these awesome STEM crafts.

Miscellaneous crafts

Here are some other creative ideas for little hands during the summer months.

I hope you enjoy these wonderful summer crafts during the warm weather months. They are somewhat simple yet so much fun for the whole family during the summer months.

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