Summer Fun Activities and More

Enjoy special summer fun activities and more with your kids. Discover terrific tips, idea, and resources to make this season extra fun!

Summer fun activities, ideas, and resources with toy palm tree, sunglasses, sun umbrella, hot air balloon, starfish, seagulls, suitcase, and more.

Example of paper plate jellyfish craft with blue and purple pipe cleaners and googly eyes.
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Paper Plate Jellyfish: How To Make With Pipe Cleaners

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This paper plate jellyfish craft is frugal, fun, and super easy to make. It's a delightful activity for summer homeschool lessons, ocean-themed activities, or even a fun rainy day project. This craft uses just a few supplies that you probably already...

Example of gray torn paper shark craft on bleu construction paper waves.
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Paper Shark Craft: How to Make & Enjoy with Kids

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This paper shark craft is a fantastic way to help your kids build fine motor skills and have fun. Using torn paper pieces, your children will get to make and customize a cute shark. It's the perfect project for shark enthusiasts,...

Example of toilet paper roll glowing firefly craft.
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Glowing Firefly Craft: How To Make With Toilet Paper Roll

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This glowing firefly craft is about to light up your days in the most adorable (and frugal) way! Whether you're looking forward to summer fun, preparing letter F lessons, or just looking for a cute rainy day activity, this simple project...

Example of pool noodle boat made with paper straw and foam sheet sail in water.
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Pool Noodle Boats: How to Make & Enjoy for STEM Fun

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! These pool noodle boats make for a fantastic project for summer and beyond. Easy and budget-friendly, you'll love how you can use just a few supplies to enjoy STEM fun while boosting creativity. My boys and I have had such wonderful...

Example of paper plate beach ball craft made with red, yellow, and blue torn construction paper.
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Paper Plate Beach Ball: How to Make with Torn Paper

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This paper plate beach ball craft is a brilliant way to have some frugal fun with kids. With just three supplies (paper plates, construction paper, and a glue stick), you can create a colorful beach ball that’s perfect for beach-themed lessons,...

Examples of lemonade crafts with paper straws and lemons.
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Lemonade Craft: How To Make This Lemon Stamping Project

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This lemonade craft featuring lemon stamping is a perfect for a fun and frugal craft to do with your kids. It's simple, affordable, and full of creative potential. With just a few supplies, you’ll create a cute lemonade glass thats easy...

Two examples of ice cream cone crafts with colorful paper sprinkles, cotton balls, and cardboard cones.
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Ice Cream Cone Craft: How To Make For Soft & Sweet Fun

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This ice cream cone craft is a fun and easy way to enjoy a sweet activity with your kids. It's perfect for those warm summer days, ice cream-themed lessons, or even rainy afternoons when you want to keep things simple and...

Example of coffee filter DIY campfire craft with small sticks on grass and moss.
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DIY Campfire Craft: How to Make with Coffee Filters

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This DIY campfire craft is a delightful way to enjoy a camping-inspired project with kids. If your family loves camping or your getting ready for a camping theme for school, summer camp, or library event, this frugal activity is a must-try....

Two examples of torn paper fireworks crafts on black construction paper with yellow, orange, red, and blue.
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Fireworks Craft for Kids: How to Make with Torn Paper

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This torn paper fireworks craft for kids is such a delightful way to enjoy a frugal activity. With only two supplies, you can create so many different types of fireworks. Whether you're celebrating the 4th of July, enjoying a summer afternoon,...

Three examples of DIY beaded pipe cleaner flowers in purple, blue, and pink.
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Beaded Pipe Cleaner Flowers: How to Make & Ideas for Enjoying

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Looking for a creative and frugal craft project to do with your kids? You'll love making your own beaded pipe cleaner flowers! This simple craft uses just two supplies (pipe cleaners and beads) so it's a budget-friendly activity. It's brilliant for...

Woman holding ice cream addition activities scoop with examples with scoops and cones.
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Ice Cream Addition Activities: How to Use for Math Fun (Free)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Looking for a sweet way to help your kids practice their addition facts? This free printable Ice Cream Addition Activities set is fun way to do it! With ice cream cones featuring numbers from 1 to 10 for sums and ice...

Example of toilet paper roll flower stamps for easy painting activity for kids.
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Toilet Paper Roll Stamp Flowers For Easy Painting With Kids

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Spring is in the air and what better way to celebrate the season than with a budget-friendly craft that the kids will love? These Toilet Paper Roll Stamp Flowers are a perfect way to spark creativity while keeping things simple and...

Colorful and easy coffee filter flowers with green pipe cleaner stems in glass jar.
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Easy Coffee Filter Flowers: How To Make With Your Kids

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! These easy coffee filter flowers for kids are excellent ways to enjoy creative and frugal crafts. If you need a simple and budget-friendly project that your children can make for DIY gifts and more, you'll love these colorful paper flowers. All...

Example of torn paper flowers craft with light blue, yellow, and green on pink paper.
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Torn Paper Flowers: How To Make & Enjoy With Kids

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This torn paper flowers craft is an incredible project that's simple, frugal, and fun for kids of all ages. You only need two supplies (paper and glue) so it's easy to set up and get started with enjoying creative time with...

Example of coffee filter sunflower craft on green popsicle stick with sunflower seeds in center.
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Coffee Filter Sunflower Craft: How to Make for Frugal Fun with Kids

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This coffee filter sunflower craft is a fun and budget-friendly way to brighten your day. With just a few simple supplies, your children can make paper sunflowers that are delightful for decorating your home, classroom, or even giving to friends and...

Example of red coffee filter ladybug craft with black paper legs and head on green construction paper.
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Coffee Filter Ladybug Craft for Kids: How to Make & Enjoy

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This easy coffee filter ladybug craft for kids is a fun and frugal activity for spring, summer, and more. With just a few simple supplies, you'll be able to make a lovely ladybug that can brighten up a rainy day or...

Example of colorful coffee filter wreath craft for kids made with paper plate, pom poms, and ribbon.
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Coffee Filter Wreath: How To Make For Spring And More

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This coffee filter wreath craft for kids features colorful flowers and can be used in so many different ways. This simple project requires only a few basic supplies and is budget-friendly. This example has lovely spring colors. But, a wonderful thing...

Two examples of coffee filter butterfly crafts made with yellow pipe cleaner and clothespin.
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Coffee Filter Butterfly Craft: How To Make This Beautiful Project

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This easy coffee filter butterfly craft is a colorful way to enjoy a frugal and fun spring activity with kids. This project is delightful for homeschool, classroom, or family use. With only a few supplies, your children can make their very...

Kite suncatcher craft for kids featuring black diamond frame with red, yellow, and blue tissue paper squares with red paper string and yellow bows.
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Kite Suncatcher Craft: How to Make This Colorful Project

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This kite suncatcher craft is a simple way to celebrate spring and more with your kids. With only three supplies, your children will have so much fun making a colorful suncatcher that catches the sunlight and adds a pop of fun...

Four examples of pool noodle activities and crafts for kids with hoops, monster crafts, paint stamps, and sensory play.
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Pool Noodle Activities and Crafts for Easy DIY Frugal Fun

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Make a big splash with these pool noodle activities and crafts for kids of all ages! My boys and I love to have DIY frugal fun. I've gathered the best ideas and resources for enjoying crafts and activities using pool noodles....

Four examples of free beach printables with scavenger hunt, charades, activities pack, and stickers.
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Free Beach Printables for Kids to Enjoy Fun Activities

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! These free beach printables for kids are brilliant ways to enjoy screen-free activities and learning fun. I've gathered some of the best printable activities, games, and worksheets to use with my boys for summer fun all about the beach. These freebies...

Woman holding cover of fun coral reef activities for kids with examples of pages in background.
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Coral Reef Activities for Kids with Under the Sea Fun (Free)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! These coral reef activities for kids are amazing ways to enjoy under the sea fun and more. This free printable set makes it easy to have a blast with coral reef themes. The variety of activities with cute under the sea...

Five examples of free printable summer bookmarks to color.
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Summer Bookmarks To Color For Super Reading Fun (Free Set)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! These summer bookmarks to color are sensational ways to boost reading fun and more. This free printable set includes 5 cute styles with a variety of summer themes and motivational phrases. Your kids (and you!) can color and customize these bookmarks...

Woman holding cover of ABCs of summer alphabet worksheets for print handwriting.
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Free Print Handwriting Worksheets for ABCs of Summer Fun

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! These free print handwriting worksheets are perfect for ABCs of summer fun with kids. This set (with 28 pages) makes it easy to help your children practice their print writing while enjoying summer themes. With delightful summer themes, your students will...

Woman holding cover for Summer Reading Challenges for kids of all ages with printable resources from the kit in the background.
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Summer Reading Challenges & Fun Ideas for Kids of All Ages

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Summer reading challenges are super fun ways to get kids of all ages excited about books and more. These challenges motivate students to read more, as well as experience different types of books. Plus, reading is fantastic for screen-free activities! This...

Four examples of summer color by number pages with woman holding color answer key.
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Summer Color By Number Printable Pages For Kids (10 Free)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! These summer color by number activities are super cool ways to have some seasonal fun with kids. With ten pages filled with a variety of themes, you'll make a splash with these summer activities. From beach balls to popsicles, your children...

woman holding free printable summer word search on red clipboard
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Summer Word Search for a Super Cool Activity for Kids (Free)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! This Summer Word Search is a super cool activity for kids to enjoy in your homeschool, class, library, and other seasonal events. It's a simple, print-and-go way to get your children excited about all the fun to come in this special...

examples of summer playdough mats featuring suns on color and black-and-white
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Summer Playdough Mats: Enjoy Hands-On Fun Activities for Kids (12 Free)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Summer playdough mats are super cool ways to provide your kids with creative, hands-on activities to celebrate the season. Add these free printable playdough mats to your summer fun for kids collection. These printable activities are perfect ways to boost summer...

10 free ocean creatures handprint art activities on ocean water background
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Ocean Creatures Handprint Art for Special Summer Fun (10 Free Printables)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Ocean creatures handprint art activities are sensational for special summer fun. This free set of 10 printable pages is full of super cute ways to help your kids learn about these sea creatures and create custom artwork. Get creative ideas for...

free printable summer photo challenge with Canon camera and red pencil
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Summer Photo Challenge: Creative Activity for Your Tweens and Teens (Free Printable)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! A Summer photo challenge can be a spectacular creative activity for your tweens and teens. This free printable page of summer photo prompts is an excellent way to spark creativity in your older kids. Find out more about this special photo...

3 free printable summer games for kids featuring tic-tac-toe activities with watermelon and lemonade cards, red pencil, yellow scissors, glue stick, and rainbow of dot-a-dot markers
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Fantastic Ways to Enjoy These Fun Printable Summer Games with Kids (3 Free)

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! Printable summer games are simple yet fun ways to boost this special time with your kids. If you're looking for easy ways to keep your kids busy (and happy) this summer, you'll love these printable challenges featuring tic-tac-toe games. Find out...

woman holding marker with free printable summer walk scavenger hunt on blue clipboard to feature the special outdoor fun you'll have with your kids
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Summer Walk Scavenger Hunt for Kids: Free Printable for Special Fun Activity

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure statement. Thanks for visiting! A summer walk scavenger hunt is a spectacular way to explore and enjoy the season with your kids. With a few prompts and a simple printable, you'll have a blast searching high and low for these summer nature objects. Find out...