Celebrate summertime with these fun and easy beach crafts for kids of all ages.
Whether you’re planning a seaside vacation or looking for ways to bring the beach to your home, these creative projects are sure to keep your little ones busy during the summer months. From colorful fish to creative seashell crafts, there’s something for every little artist to enjoy.
These summer crafts for kids are perfect for a sunny afternoon, a rainy day indoors, or even as fun ideas at a beach-themed party. Each project is designed to be simple and affordable, using materials you likely already have at home or can easily find at your local dollar store or craft store.
These crafts not only entertain but also help develop fine motor skills, creativity, and an appreciation for the ocean and marine life. Create lasting memories while making these fun and educational projects. These summer activities for kids promise endless fun and learning.
Pair these ideas with these beach coloring pages and summer coloring pages for hours of fun for your little ones!
So, gather your supplies and get ready for a wave of creativity!
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- Beach Crafts for Kids
- Suncatcher Jellyfish
- Easy Origami Fish
- Mason Jar Aquarium
- Cereal Box Aquarium
- Fish in a Bag Slime
- Bubble Wrap Starfish
- Whale Puppets
- Paper Plate Painting Pufferfish
- Paper Plate Cardboard Roll Lighthouse
- Handprint Fish Crafts for Preschoolers
- Under the Sea Ocean Paper Plate Craft
- Pool Noodle Boats
- Shark Headband Craft For Kids [Free Template]
- Under the Sea Silhouette Art for Kids
- Glitter Sea Shell Picture Frame
- Paper Plate Jellyfish
- Water Resist Paper Plate Shells
- Super Simple Beach Sand Slime
- Decoupage on Seashells
- Ocean View Shadow Box
- Footprints in the Sand
- Paper Bowl Sea Turtle
- Paper Plate Crab
- Paper Plate Beach Ball
- More Summer Fun
Beach Crafts for Kids
Create colorful suncatcher jellyfish using contact paper, tissue paper, and ribbons. This fun project lets children make vibrant jellyfish that catch the sunlight when hung on windows.
Learn how to fold simple origami fish with easy-to-follow steps. This one is perfect for kids who like paper folding and want to create their own paper fish collection.
Make a beautiful miniature aquarium using a mason jar, colorful pebbles, plastic plants, and small embellishments. Children will love to design their own underwater scenes.
Recycle a cereal box into an aquarium diorama. Kids can design and decorate their own miniature underwater world using paint, shells, sand, pebbles, and craft paper. It's a fun beach project of all ages
Create a fun slime project that mimics a fish in a bag. Using liquid starch, Elmer's glue, and plastic fish, children can enjoy making and playing with this easy, squishy craft. Perfect for a summer afternoon or a beach vacation.
Use bubble wrap to create textured starfish with paint and paper. This sensory craft provides a fun way for children to make realistic-looking starfish.
Make a whale puppet using paper and craft sticks. This interactive project lets kids create their own whale characters for imaginative play.
Create a pufferfish using a paper plate, paint, and colored paper. This fun and easy craft is perfect for children who love marine animals.
Construct a lighthouse and beach scene using a paper plate and cardboard roll! This one lets kids build and decorate their own lighthouse model.
Create colorful fish art using handprints and paint. This craft is great for younger kiddos to make personalized and vibrant fish designs.
Design an under-the-sea beach scene using a paper plate, paint, and various craft supplies. This creative project allows children to use their imagination and create a vibrant underwater world.
Turn pool noodles into floating boats with simple materials like straws and foam sheets. Your kiddos will have fun making and racing their boats at the beach.
With this free template, you can create a fun shark headband using paper and glue. It's perfect for children who love sharks and want to make their own costume accessories for pretend play.
Make stunning under-the-sea silhouette art using soft pastels, a free printable, and black paper. This art project allows children to create a vibrant beach scene on paper.
Decorate a picture frame with glittery seashells. This craft is great for children to create an ocean-themed frame to display their favorite beach photo from their summer vacation.
Craft adorable jellyfish using paper plates, paint, and ribbons. This colorful craft is perfect for kids who love marine life.
Create beautiful paper plate shells with simple materials like paper plates, crayons, and watercolor paint. This seashell craft is perfect for a fun summer activity for kids of all ages.
Make beach sand slime using sand, glue, and liquid starch. This sensory activity provides a fun and tactile experience, mimicking the texture of wet sand.
Learn how to decoupage seashells using Mod Podge and tissue paper and decorate collected seashells with vibrant patterns and designs.
Design a beautiful ocean-view shadow box using a shadowbox, a beach picture, and various beach-themed decorations. This one allows children to create a 3D beach scene to display in their room.
Capture summer memories by creating a canvas with painted footprints in the sand. It is great for children and parents to do together.
Make a cute sea turtle using a paper bowl, paint, and cardboard. Kiddos can personalize their turtles with different colors and patterns.
Transform a paper plate into a cute crab using paint, paper googly eyes, and paper plates. This easy craft is perfect for a fun, beach-themed activity for younger ones.
Create a colorful beach ball using a paper plate, paint, and a marker. This craft is not only fun but also educational, helping kiddos develop color recognition and teaching them about colors and patterns.
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