Fun End of Summer Crafts for Kids.
As the days of summer slowly slip away, it’s all too easy for kids to get restless and parents to hear those familiar words: “I’m bored!” While the freedom and fun of summer break are wonderful, they can also leave kids looking for new, creative ways to spend their time- especially as the excitement of vacations and outings winds down. This is the perfect opportunity to encourage children to step away from screens and dive into hands-on activities that spark their imaginations and nurture new skills with these 16 Boredom-Busting Kids’ Crafts for the Last Days of Summer!
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These projects are designed to keep little hands busy, foster creativity, and maybe even inspire some unexpected masterpieces. Whether your kids love painting, building, or experimenting with new materials, there’s something here for every budding maker. Scroll down to discover fun, easy crafts that will turn the end of summer into a season full of creativity and memorable moments!
16 Boredom-Busting Kids’ Crafts for the Last Days of Summer
These are some of my favorite late summer kids’ crafts because:
- Summer Crafts. Summer theme crafts to encourage kids to enjoy all things summer and develop creativity. Plus, summer is fleeting, so why not enjoy it each and every day before school starts again!
- All Ages. Preschoolers, elementary, and pre-teens will learn new skills by entertaining themselves through imagination and individuality. It will look different for the ages, but crafts are something all kids can enjoy.
- Fun and Development. Children will have hours of fun while developing cognitive and motor skills. And I love that it uses up some of my odds and ends in my craft room.
1. Fruit Paper Fans – A fun summer craft! by Mom and Crafters
2. Glowing Jellyfish Craft by Little Bins Little Hands
3. Homemade Wind Chimes by Hands on as we Grow
4. Bubble Wand Making Station by Red Ted Art
5. Soap Foam Printing by Fireflies and Mudpies
6. Popsicle Sticks Flower Craft for Kids by The Resourceful Mama
7. How to Make Slime with Laundry Detergent by DIY Candy
8. Pumpkin House: Engineering Project for Kids by Adventure in a Box
9. A New Spin on Crafts by Mad In Crafts
10. Colourful and Easy Flower Painted Rocks Craft by Sustain My Craft Habit
11. Easy Sew Felt Turtle Plushie by Artsy Craftsy Mom
12. Under the Sea Silhouette Art by Taming Little Monsters
13. Firework Craft by A Little Pinch of Perfect
14. Groovy CD Glasses Craft For Kids by Kids Craft Room
15. Squirt Gun Painting by Fireflies and Mudpies
16. Popsicle Stick Spiderwebs by Somewhat Simple
Which craft project will your children want to hang on their wall?
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