[Childcare] Fun craft ideas and craft activities perfect for summer

Wobbling Watermelon

How to Make a Wobbly Watermelon: Summer Craft for August–September, Paper Plate Project (Nursery School / Kindergarten)

When it comes to fruits you just can’t resist in the summer, watermelon tops the list! Let’s make a cute, delicious-looking watermelon out of a paper plate.

First, cut a circle of red construction paper to match the inner line of the paper plate and glue it in place.

Next, color the rim of the plate green with a pen or crayon.

Finally, fold the paper plate firmly in half, draw the watermelon seeds, and you’re done! You can also use holes from a hole punch or stick on black stickers for the seeds.

If you tap it with your finger, it gently wobbles—making this a craft that kids are sure to find exciting.

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Stained glass-style fireworks

[Summer Craft] Stained-Glass Style Fireworks! Sparkly, Cute Fireworks to Hold Up to the Sun [For 4-Year-Olds]

If you use black construction paper, you can create a stained-glass-style craft.

How about incorporating fireworks as a summer motif? Fold the black construction paper into quarters, then cut out small triangles from the layered corner.

It helps to draw cutting guidelines so children can cut easily.

Next, stick small pieces of cellophane onto a piece of parchment paper.

Prepare cellophane in various colors and let the kids place them freely.

The key is to stick them on without leaving gaps.

Finally, attach the black construction paper over the parchment paper—and it’s done! You’ll have a beautiful piece that sparkles as light shines through.

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Beach sandals in decalcomania

[Childcare Crafts] Summer Craft Decalcomania 'Beach Sandals' Wall Decoration Nursery Kindergarten (Kids craft) Easy and cute summer sandals/kids work

Beach sandals made with the decalcomania technique are a cute way to capture the feeling of summer, so I highly recommend them.

First, fold a piece of construction paper in half and cut it into the shape of a sandal.

Make sure to keep parts connected so it doesn’t come apart when you open it.

Open the cut paper, place paint freely on the surface, then fold it again.

Press firmly with your palm from above for a clean finish.

When you open it, you’ll have a symmetrical pattern! Finally, while it’s still folded, punch holes and use chenille stems (pipe cleaners) or similar materials to create the sandal straps.

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Yo-yo with a marble run

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

How about making festival-favorite yo-yos using marble painting? First, cut construction paper into circles.

For infant classes, the teacher should do the cutting; from preschool age up, let the children cut them themselves.

Next, prepare the paints.

Use a container that can hold several colors, such as a palette or an empty egg carton.

Dip a marble in the paint color of your choice and roll it across the paper circle.

To keep the colors from mixing, use a separate marble for each color.

Once the paint is dry, freely stick on round stickers.

Using stickers of various colors and sizes makes it look much more like a traditional yo-yo.

It’s a perfect craft for summer.

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Wind chime made from a plastic bottle

[Preschool Craft] Summer craft! Cute wind chime making ♪ | Summer Wind Chimes

Let’s make a wind chime using a plastic bottle.

We’ll use the cap as well, so be sure to keep it.

First, cut off the top part of the plastic bottle.

After taping over the cut edge, let the children draw freely on it with markers.

Have them decorate the paper strip (tanzaku) in the same way.

The teacher will make a hole in the cap and thread twine through it.

Be sure to tie a knot in the twine beforehand.

Once the twine is secured to the cap, thread on a small bell, then attach and secure the paper strip, and you’re done! Enjoy summer with a cool, translucent wind chime.

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Goldfish bowl made from paper plates

[Daycare Craft] Summer craft: a goldfish bowl made with a paper plate | cute fishbowl

Let’s make a refreshing goldfish bowl using everyday materials like paper plates and plastic wrap! The method is very simple, so enjoy crafting it together with children.

Cut the top part off two paper plates with scissors, and cut out the center of one plate with a utility knife.

Cover the cut-out plate with plastic wrap, and decorate the other plate with construction paper or crayons to create goldfish.

Finally, stack the plate covered with plastic wrap over the decorated plate and seal the edges together with vinyl tape—done! Since using a utility knife can be dangerous, we recommend that teachers or guardians provide support during that step.

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Watercolor-style Shirokuma (polar bear) panties

Even polar bears that aren’t good with the heat might still want to enjoy summer a little, right? To help a polar bear get into the summer spirit, let’s make some cute shorts! Cut construction paper into the shape of shorts, lightly mist it with a spray bottle, and drop several colors of paint thinned with plenty of water to create a bleeding effect.

Once the colors have dried, combine it with construction paper cut into a polar bear shape and add parts like the eyes and mouth to finish! You could also have the children draw the eyes and mouth later with crayons.

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