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 rocking paper watermelon craft.
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Paper Watermelon Craft That Rocks Back and Forth (Free Template)

This paper watermelon craft that rocks back and forth is a sweet way to enjoy hands-on fun with your kids. It’s perfect for a summer homeschool activity, classroom project, library event, or just because. With an optional printable template and basic craft supplies, your children will be able to create a cute paper watermelon that…

Woman holding red clipboard with watermelon activities pack cover with coloring page, life cycle of a watermelon activity, mazes, and more.
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Watermelon Printables with Fun Activities for Kids (Free)

These free watermelon printables are wonderful ways to sweeten your summer fun with kids. These activities are no-prep and print-and-go so super easy to use. This pack is bursting with a variety of activities, like watermelon coloring pages, tracing practice, mazes, connect the dots, acrostic poem writing, handwriting fun, and even a foldable watermelon life…

Example of STEM catapult for fun watermelon activity for kids with watermelon seeds.
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Watermelon Activity for Kids: How to Make a Seed Catapult

This watermelon activity for kids is wonderful for STEM summer fun and more. If you’re looking for a super cool way to sneak in some hands-on learning fun this summer (and beyond), this DIY watermelon seed catapult project is perfect. With just a few simple supplies (popsicle sticks and rubber bands), your kids can build…

Homemade watermelon playdough in red and light green with watermelon seeds.
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Watermelon Playdough: How to Make and Ideas to Enjoy

This easy watermelon playdough recipe is a sweet way to enjoy hands-on activities with kids. It’s simple to make and a fun way to keep your kids busy (and learning!) this summer. Plus, this homemade playdough smells amazing so adds a cool sensory touch that makes simple counting, fine motor skills, and more even more…

Watermelon stamp craft for kids with pool noodle slice and red paint.
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Watermelon Stamp Craft: How to Make with a Pool Noodle

This watermelon stamp craft is a simple, colorful, and super fun summer activity to enjoy with your kids. Using just a pool noodle and some paint, you can create adorable watermelon slice prints. This project is perfect for summer homeschool days, library programs, or classroom activities. It’s great for all ages for fine motor skills…

Example of DIY seashell wind chimes craft for kids.
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DIY Seashell Wind Chimes Craft: How to Make with Kids

This DIY seashell wind chimes craft is a delightful and colorful project for summer and beyond. It’s a perfect hands-on activity that blends creativity, nature, and a whole lot of fun. With just a few simple supplies, you can create a homemade decoration that’s beautiful and meaningful. Hang it in your homeschool space, use as…

Examples of tie dye seashells in a variety of colors and patterns.
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Tie Dye Seashells for an Easy Kid-Friendly Craft

These tie dye seashells are simple and colorful ways to enjoy a creative project your kids will love. If you’ve got a collection of seashells and some washable markers, this easy kids craft is for you! These tie dye seashells are a low-mess project that kids of all ages can enjoy. And you can use…

Child using seashell playdough invitation tray with seashells, 3 balls of blue playdough, pebbles, and playdough tools.
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Seashell Playdough Invitation to Play (with Free List & Mats)

Looking for a beach-themed activity that’s easy to set up and keeps your kids happily engaged? You’re going to love this free seashell playdough invitation to play set! Created with love (and tested by my boys), this activity includes a printable supply list and seashell-themed playdough mats. It’s a super affordable way to enjoy both…

Woman holding examples of free printable seashell coloring pages.
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Seashell Coloring Pages with Creative Tips and Ideas (10 Free)

These seashell coloring pages are awesome ways to add a splash of creativity to your summer and beyond. If you’re looking for simple and screen-free activities for bringing some fun to your vacation, summer break, or beach themes, these free seashell printables are delightful. These activities make it easy to enjoy relax and get creative….

Example of seashell scavenger hunt on sand with child holding shells.
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Seashell Scavenger Hunt for Sensational Fun with Kids (Free)

This free printable seashell scavenger hunt is both a fun and educational activity for all ages. It’s a creative and engaging way to spark curiosity and more. Your kids (and you) will have a blast on your next beach adventure, sandbox activity, or sensory bin experience. Whether you’re digging through the sand or exploring shells…

Four examples of free dragonfly printables including connect the dots, maze, letter Dd, and coloring pages.
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Dragonfly Printables for Kids to Learn and Enjoy (12 Free)

If you’re looking for a fun and educational way to explore the beauty of dragonflies, we’ve got you covered with this FREE dragonfly printables pack! These activities are awesome ways to add a touch of nature to your day. Whether you’re learning about dragonflies, working on the letter “D,” or want screen-free activities for rainy…

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 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 have at home. Grab some pipe cleaners, paper plates, paint, and googly eyes and…

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 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, summer fun, or even a rainy day indoors. Using only a few supplies, this…

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

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 will have your children buzzing with excitement. You only need a few supplies to…

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

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 experiences making DIY boats out of pool noodles. We’ve used them as part of…

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 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, summer fun, or even a rainy day indoors. This project is also fantastic for…

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

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 to customize. Your children will love this project for summer fun, lemonade-themed activities, or…

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 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 stress-free. Plus, this craft requires just a few basic supplies like cotton balls 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 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. It’s also fantastic for rainy day fun. Using only a few supplies (featuring coffee…

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 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, or need a rainy day project, this craft is perfect for sparking creativity without…

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

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 any season, especially for flower themes, springtime, Mother’s Day, or those rainy days when…

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)

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 cream scoops with addition problems (addends), this cool hands-on activity makes learning math a…

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

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 affordable. With just a few basic supplies (paint, toilet paper rolls, and scissor), your…

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

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 you need are three simple supplies (coffee filters, markers, and pipe cleaners) and you’re…

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 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 your kids. Whether you’re celebrating Mother’s Day, looking to add a touch of seasonal…

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 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 family. Plus, it’s a frugal project that can be done any time of year,…

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 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 help you celebrate the season. Plus, you can tweak this project to enjoy it…

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 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 about this DIY craft is that you can tweak it for any time of…

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 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 own butterfly. It’s a lovely way to add beauty to any room! Whether you’re…

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 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 to your windows. It’s also a fantastic project for providing your students with ways…

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

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. Plus, all of this pool noodle fun is perfect for recycling your water tools…

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

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 are fantastic for getting ready for vacation or educational themes (like summer camp). Have…