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

A rhinoceros beetle and a watermelon made with origami

[Summer Wall Display] A Perfect Craft for July and August: Rhinoceros Beetles and Watermelons (for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds)

We’re introducing two summer favorites: rhinoceros beetles and watermelons.

For the watermelon, cut red and green construction paper into circles and glue them together.

Tear pieces of origami paper by hand and glue them on to create the watermelon pattern.

For the rhinoceros beetle, sharpen the horn shape and make crisp folds.

It’s also fun to fold a stag beetle along with it.

Finish by adding round sticker eyes.

Glue the watermelon and beetles onto a background sheet to enjoy the seasonal feel! A flip feature where a pattern appears when you lift the watermelon is also a fun touch.

Definitely try making this for your July wall display!

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Pop-up wall decoration

[Craft Idea] Pop-up Summer Wall Decorations (July–August) (Senior Recreation, Day Service, Occupational Therapy OT, Childcare, Paper Crafts, Watermelon, DIY, Colored Construction Paper) (Summer Greeting Card)

Here’s a pop-up wall display craft that will make a great summer memory.

Use the templates and keep the overall balance in mind as you create.

It might be fun to vary the facial expressions.

You could make the hats in your class color or add a small accent to create cute, approachable hats.

It’s also a good idea to prepare by making your favorite summer foods to place inside the mouth.

Write messages and enjoy making it as a wall display or a summer craft!

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Easy origami morning glory

[Easy ✨ Origami] How to Make a Morning Glory 🌺 Summer Wall Decoration [3D] Refreshing Feel 🌈 DIY Paper Craft. Paper Flower. Origami

Let’s make morning glories—one of the quintessential symbols of summer—using origami.

First, draw a circle on blue origami paper for the flower base and cut it out with scissors.

Next, take white origami paper for the inner pattern, fold it into a triangle twice, then unfold it once.

Fold the left and right corners diagonally inward so they overlap.

Draw a V-shaped cutting line, cut along it with scissors, open it up, and attach it to the circular base.

From there, you can trim the edge of the base to form petals, or make a single slit and overlap the edges before gluing to create a three-dimensional morning glory.

Make some leaves as well, and be sure to display your work on the wall!

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Sunflower Field Stamp

[Paint Craft] Make It with Toilet Paper Rolls! Sunflower Field Stamp / DIY Stamps

Why not make sunflower stamps that bloom with energy even on hot days? First, align the tips of about ten cotton swabs and bundle them with a rubber band.

Next, cut many 5 mm slits down to about one-third of a toilet paper roll, then flare them out.

Apply yellow paint to the flared section and stamp repeatedly on drawing paper, imagining sunflower petals.

Dab brown paint onto the bundled cotton swabs to stamp the seed center, and put green paint on your finger to stamp the leaves.

That’s it! The steps are simple, so even younger children can enjoy this activity.

It’s also fun to try a variety of colors.

Five types of summer origami

[In 2 Minutes] Simple and Cute! 5 Types of Summer Origami

Why not use a summery watermelon-themed origami for your craft activity? First, glue a sheet of red origami paper to a sheet of green origami paper to make one piece.

Crease it along the diagonal, then cut along the crease with scissors.

Fold up the base of the triangular piece, and by repeating the fold-and-tuck steps, you’ll have a watermelon! Because there are some detailed steps, aim this for ages 3 and up, with a teacher providing assistance.

Once it’s finished, draw the seeds with a pen.

Try making lots of these origami accents to add a special touch to your crafts.

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shaved ice

[Preschool Craft] Shaved Ice Craft! An Easy Method Using Coffee Filters

Shaved ice is cool and refreshing, and kids love that it comes in so many flavors.

How about making shaved ice using a fun technique? First, draw freely on a coffee filter with water-based markers.

Next, spray it lightly with water using a mist bottle.

It’s really interesting to watch the drawings and patterns gently bleed, so take your time observing this with the kids.

Once the artwork is dry, stuff the coffee filter with cotton, secure it with tape, and place it on a plate cut out of construction paper—then it’s done.

You can display them on the wall, and they’d also be great for pretend play! Be sure to make lots of colorful shaved ice in a variety of hues.

Drawing with colored ice

[Summer Craft] Painting with Colored Ice! [For 1-Year-Olds]

Here’s a perfect ice-painting activity for hot summer days.

First, draw a picture on drawing paper with a white crayon.

We recommend adding summer themes like sea creatures, fireworks, or sunflowers to set the mood.

Next, mix food coloring with water and pour it into an ice tray to make colorful ice.

Insert a popsicle stick into each compartment before freezing so you’ll have a handle to hold while painting.

Once the ice is ready, use the colorful ice to paint over the paper where you drew.

As the ice melts, the paper will take on color and the white drawing will appear.

Kids can enjoy the excitement of wondering, “What picture will appear?” Since you’re using food coloring, it’s an easy and safe activity for young children to try.