[Childcare] August Crafts: Cute Ideas to Make in Summer

Straw Stamping: Fireworks

[Age 2] Feel the summer! Make fireworks using straws!

Speaking of summer, fireworks are essential, aren’t they? Many children surely look forward to handheld sparklers and fireworks festivals.

In this craft activity, we’ll depict fireworks using straw stamping: cut a straw into four slits at the tip, dip it in paint, and stamp it onto black construction paper.

Any paint color is fine, but darker colors will blend into the black background, so brighter shades like yellow, orange, pink, and light blue work best.

Since we’re using black paper, white will also stand out nicely.

Try layering different colors to create vibrant, festive fireworks.

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[Marble Paint] Yo-yo

[Summer Wall Art] Tried making yo-yos with marble paint (for 2- and 3-year-olds)

Here’s a craft idea for making yo-yos that’s perfect for summer wall decorations.

First, cut construction paper into yo-yo shapes to create templates.

It’s a good idea to prepare several in different colors, as it makes the display more vibrant and lets children choose their favorite colors.

Put some paint on a palette, coat a marble with paint, and roll it over the yo-yo templates you prepared.

The rolling will create unique patterns along the path, so try rolling from different directions several times.

Stick on round stickers, let everything dry, and you’re done.

It’s a very fun activity, but be sure to watch closely so children don’t put the marbles in their mouths.

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silky beach

[Kindergarten/Daycare] August: My Smooth Sandy Beach – Drawing/Craft

Summer-themed art projects and activities not only let children enjoy the season, they also nurture their imagination! Let’s try expressing a beach atmosphere through art to boost those summer vibes.

Kids can color freely on construction paper shaped like a beach umbrella, or tear tissue paper to resemble beach sand and glue it onto paper.

With their free ideas, what kind of beach will they create? Both children and teachers will be excited to find out.

It would also be lovely to display the children’s drawings or photos under the umbrella!

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Sunflower fan with accordion fold

[Summer Vacation Crafts] Easy Origami Paper Fan (Sunflower/Flower) [Origami Sunflower Paper Fan Tutorial] Independent Research

Here’s a sunflower fan idea that’s perfect for summer vacation crafts or independent research projects! Use double-sided origami paper—or, if you don’t have any, glue brown and yellow sheets together—and accordion-fold it to make a paper fan.

For the handle, use a wooden coffee stirrer or popsicle stick.

Wrap the stick with a green chenille stem (pipe cleaner) to make it look like a sunflower stem! If you unwind the pipe cleaner, it can be stored compactly, so you might even impress your friends and teacher! You can also change the paper colors to create flowers other than sunflowers, so be sure to give it a try.

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Gorgeous sunflower with accordion folding

[Childcare] Gorgeous Petals! Origami Sunflower [Summer Craft]

How about a gorgeous sunflower made entirely with accordion folds? Its luxurious look is sure to get kids excited! Take yellow origami paper and fold it in an accordion, then fold it in half to make four pieces.

Round off one end into a petal shape, then glue the pieces together and form them into a circle.

Finish by creating the center part with origami paper, and you’re done.

Since the accordion folding is a simple, repetitive step, once you’ve learned it, you can make lots! Give it a try as a summer vacation craft.

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Stained glass-style wall decoration

[Summer Craft] Easy with Coloring Pages! Stained Glass-Style Wall Decoration (Part 2)

Here’s a stained-glass-style wall decoration that’s fun with coloring-book elements.

First, prepare your favorite coloring page or draw your own outline.

Place a sheet of clear cellophane over it and trace the lines.

Once that’s done, flip the cellophane over and color it in with your favorite colors.

Finally, layer aluminum foil on the back, and it’s complete.

A big appeal is that you can choose themes you like—such as sea creatures or festival items—and work on them.

There are also templates available for download online, so it’s a great idea to practice with those.

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Penguin bag

[Kindergarten/Daycare] August: Let’s put in our treasures! Penguin Bag Craft

This is a cute penguin bag that can hold lots of treasures.

First, cut a milk carton with scissors.

Fold the part you cut into a rounded shape at the top to make two wings.

Next, paint the milk carton blue with acrylic paint.

Fold in the part that wasn’t cut into a round shape to form the penguin’s head.

Then attach the eyes and beak to make the penguin’s face.

Punch holes in the wing parts, thread twine through them to make a shoulder strap, and you’re done.

Fill it with children’s summer memories—stones, marbles, plants, shells—and let it become a fun conversation piece.

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