Summer is almost upon us! School is down to its last weeks and kids will soon rejoice their summer freedom. If your kids are anything like mine they start getting bored pretty quickly as the novelty of Summer wears off. Keep them busy with these amazing and super easy DIY projects. Not only you get to have quality time with them, but they will learn and have a great time.
Even if you plan for a “staycation” this Summer these DIY ideas will surely keep them entertained.
1. Paper Dream Catchers
Let these paper dream catchers provide kids wonderful dreams for a good night sleep.
2. DIY Mermaid Tail
Make your girls feel like their favorite Disney princess, Ariel (The Little Mermaid) with this DIY mermaid tail!
3. Paper Lantern
Add a splash of color to your children's room with this rainbow paper lantern.
4. Flower Prints using Bottle
Kids love to get messy. Put those messy hands into something creative like creating flower prints using a bottle cap.
5. Egg Carton Boats
Sail away with this quick egg carton boat during a pool day.
6. Bubble Painting
Along with playing, your kids could also print bubbles.
7. Button Ring
Girls love jewelries and you can add some more to her collection with these button rings.
8. Sunflower Marshmallow Pops
These Sunflower Marshmallow Pops are so good-looking, you may have to think twice about eating it!
9. Summer Skies Jello Snack
Beat the heat with this sweet treat – a mix of Jell-O and whipped cream.
10. Newspaper Forts
Help your kids' make their own hideaway from newspaper.
11. Lemonade Stand
Let your kids earn some money this summer through selling lemonade.
12. Glow in the Dark Jellyfish
This glow-in-the-dark jellyfish is a perfect decor in your kids' room.
13. Frog Baseball Hat
Play baseball with this DIY frog hat that is easy to make.
14. Grass Heads
Your kids will never get enough of these crafty grass heads.
15. Glitter Sunglasses
Turn those dull sunglasses into something glamour that your kids would love.
16. Helicopter Made from Plastic Bottle
Made from recycled materials, this craft is definitely a winner to your kids.
17. Melted Crayon Art
Let your kids make their first masterpiece with melted crayon.
18. Bird Feeder
Get your kids up close with birds with this super easy bird feeder.
19. Cars' Cookies
Is your kid fond of Disney's Cars? Then, your child will love Lighting McQueen, Sally and Mater in cookies.
20. Activity Play Mat
With a bit of creativity and recycled materials, you can create an attractive activity play mat to keep your kids occupied for the season.
21. Spoon or Cap Bugs
Make those unused caps and spoons into something your kids will surely appreciate.
22. DIY Kaleidoscope
An inexpensive craft for your kids to enjoy the world of science.
23. Rainbow Yarn Picture
Playing with yarn gives you a 3D picture that your kids will surely adore.
24. Paper Kite
The traditional paper kite is a great way to bond with your kids.
25. Superhero Capes
Superhero capes will make your kids feel they can save the world like their favorite superheroes.
26. DIY Glitter Slime
Your kids surely enjoy making various shapes from this DIY glitter slime.
27. Painted Kid's Umbrella
Protect your kids from summer rain with an animated umbrella.
28. Turtle Herb Planters
Let your kid discover his green thumb with this turtle herb planters.
29. Shadow Puppet Theater
Your kids will enjoy this shadow puppet theater and it is very easy to set up.
30. Homemade Street Chalk Paint
Let your children color your pathways with this homemade chalk paint. Don't worry because you can easily wash them away.
31. Sandpaper T-shirt
T-shirt printing made easy.
32. Rainbow Bubble Snakes
Fill your summer with snake bubbles with this project.
33. DIY Wind Chime
Let your young artists create a beautiful and relaxing wind chime.
34. Lego Soap
Lego soap is something you haven't tried before. Fun and useful your kids will love taking a bath.
35. DIY Lava Lamp
Spice up the summer with this easy-to-make DIY lava lamp.
36. Finger Paint
Let your kids experiment with paint using their hands.
37. DIY Hula Hoop
Sweat it out with your kids using this DIY hula hoop.
38. DIY Jumping Rope
Recycle those marker caps and make them a colorful jumping rope.
39. Glowing DIY Fireflies
Summer will never be complete without fireflies. You can make your own glowing DIY fireflies your kids can play with.
40. Firework Painting
Enhance your child's creativity using pipe cleaners for a perfect firework.
41. Friendship Bracelets
This versatile and easy craft is something that could keep your kids busy this summer.
42. Butterfly Magnets
With little supervision from adults, kids can make this DIY project in few minutes.
43. Monogram Mug
Put personal touch to your mug using monograms.
44. Bookshelf Dollhouse
If a dollhouse is out of budget, then no worries because you can make an old bookshelf to a wonderful dollhouse.
45. Outdoor Music Station
Turn those kitchen utensils into something fun – an outdoor music station.
