Ah, daylight saving time is distorted. On the one hand, it feels very short ("We have only been to the beach twice!"), but on the other hand, it never seems to end (especially when the word "I'm bored" is played repeatedly). Although we cannot help you squeeze more time on the beach, we do have some ideas to keep your little hands busy. Check out our overview of summer handicrafts for kids. From now to the beginning of the school year, you will spend time drinking sangria while absorbing your kids' artistic skills.

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There is no better way to attract toddlers than projects involving construction and destruction. This is one reason why this ship is a goalkeeper. Another reason is that it only needs some air-dried clay and a handful of dinosaurs. (Bonus: Although plastic creatures are in their clay eggs, they will not be stepped on.) You can even enhance the entertainment of your budding archaeologists by hiding these unhatched dinosaurs for off-season egg hunts . The overnight drying time is good for a treasure hunt, but if you keep it simple and skip the step, you don’t need to judge-this clay molding process itself provides a lot of creative sensory pleasure.

Celebrate this season with a truly rich and child-friendly craft, all you need is some compost soil and a handful of seeds. When your child finishes hand-making, he will have a big-eyed sock puppet sitting in a pot and growing his own green hair. Your child can even trim the grassy mop (which means Barbie can take a break from the crazy hairdresser in your house).

We like good paper airplanes. The only problem? Ours will never fly. Enter the real aerodynamic process. Very few materials are needed to make these paper helicopters, and they absolutely fulfill their promise of flying (even after being confused by children). Most importantly, this DIY is very simple and you can invite your children to participate-so parents, relax, you definitely don't need an engineering degree to complete this.

Is it just us, or the wand that came with the store-bought foam solution never really worked? Solve problems and spend some time in the summer by letting your kids help you make better kids. You and your child can make MacGyver bubble wands using materials found in the dollar store. It scores high in form and function. These steps are simple, so the risk of collapse is small. In fact, the most likely outcome of this project is a finished product that will make your child bubbling proudly.

Seeing a bold and beautiful sunflower is so summer. Each stage of this colorful craft uses different techniques and materials, so no matter what skill level, every child has a suitable job. (Preschoolers can practice paper-cutting, while toddlers can wander in the watercolor paradise. They are too busy to take care of sharp objects.) No matter who does what, this paper craft is expected to provide a stimulating sensory experience for all participants—and A finished flower worth seeing is also on the wall.

You might prefer piña colada on the white sand beach, but the chalk on the sidewalk in summer is paradise for smaller people. Well, unless the freshness disappears, your child realizes that the weather is not only sunny, but also sultry. If this happens, take a break and let the familiar media become magical again. Chalk ice is easy to make, and the rewards are huge: a popsicle that encourages outdoor creativity as soon as it hits the sidewalk, so your child can use art to cool down (you can skip the sugar urge).

Even if you don't have a real swimming pool, you can stop in the seasonal area next time you are in the store to buy some noodles-these summer staples have a lot of potential for making. For example: this pool noodle painting project encourages open creativity and provides a lot of participation when children try new technologies. We recommend that you keep the paint and noodles outside, because this craft art can be a little messy (especially for children). But once the painting starts, your work is complete. Park yourself on the recliner and admire your child's Jackson Pollock.

Help your child cut some paper plate rings and give them a paper towel tube, and then make tempera for a painting project that even the youngest child can participate in. If the paint job is all the same hue, don't worry about brown, because your child hasn't mastered the color mixing technique yet. This art project is more practical than ordinary scrapbook materials, because once the paint dries, the resulting ring toss game can hone motor skills and bring more fun. Cheers for the craftsmanship that is constantly given.

When the weather is sweltering, you can (and should) seek relief in the air-conditioned shelter in your home-be sure to prepare an attractive project so that you can stay one step ahead of the young and restless. When persuading your children to come in and calm down, this ingenious shipbuilding craft is your best choice. If you do not have pool noodles, you may need to go to the store, otherwise the supplies are few and easy to find. Once you have the materials on hand, help your child assemble a simple boat that can really sail (or at least float without wind). Most importantly, once this neat craft is done on the sofa, your child can try out the new toy in the bathtub-this provides an ideal excuse for you to wash away the dirt and grime for a day.

This creative window craft provides a new way to enjoy the summer sun without being affected by ultraviolet rays. This is a process art project-meaning there are no rules or complicated steps-so your child's creativity can really shine. Brightly colored transparent contact paper and a pair of scissors are the only supplies your child needs to design a masterpiece that looks like stained glass and dances in the summer sun.

The only thing that makes your daughter more happy than watching you turn your index finger into a talking toucan is to invite you to participate in the puppet making process. Fortunately, your child can have all of this, because this paper craft only requires crayons and a piece of paper. You may need to deal with origami, but after a little folding, she can decorate as much as she wants.

Watch your child's beach day series combine with glitter and glue to form a sparkling photo frame, waiting for sentimental summer snapshots. Scrapbook lovers will love this kind of handicraft for children-if you really can't sell these shells by the sea, then anyone wants to know how to deal with all these shells. The construction of the frame is easy, but requires the use of a hot glue gun, so this project is best carried out by older children under the supervision of their parents. (Although when applying glitter to the shells, even children can safely participate and perform well.)

Nature collection is a common result of playing outdoors with children, so why not turn their treasures into wearable art when you get home? Next time you travel to the park, let your little one collect as many yellow dandelions as possible. Then, string the flowers together to make an original piece of jewelry. The process is simple, but expert craftsmen have some wise suggestions that can save you from the frustration of splitting the stem (and messing up your work) with your nails. Sometimes, you only need a simple craft to make summer memories-so be sure to take a picture of your child wearing a crown before it wilts.

Haven't you heard? Tie deaths are all the rage now, so if you haven't tried it yet, now is the time to start. Bring a pure white beach towel, a pair of gloves and your child, and take part in the crafting activities in the afternoon to make your next beach day a whole new look. Great, baby.

Combining handicraft with watermelon, you have the best way to do it yourself and trick children into learning math during the summer vacation. This simple art project can be tailored to suit young artists of all ages, because children can use a variety of age-appropriate materials to decorate their construction paper watermelon cutouts. But parents, you may need to supervise when decorating watermelons with seeds, because they are an important part of the final product-matching games that can be adjusted to focus on basic visual perception skills, or more complex counting and math.

The window art that won't empty the Windex bottle within a week-what's not worth loving? You may have encountered these springy, springy window decals in a dollar store, but it turns out that they are actually easy to make. Take out some colorful fluffy paint and let your child help cut and design this cute collection of ladybug decals. Bonus: This art is reusable, so when your child moves these summer insects from one room to another, there will be more fun.

It’s no secret that children only need a cardboard box to perform miracles. Make the most of this creativity with this DIY wind chime project, which uses only what you can remove from the recycling bin (add some paint and glitter to make it trendy). This sustainable development course takes the form of a multimedia art project, exploring aesthetics and sound. Most importantly, this project is stimulating enough to involve older children, and it is simple enough for younger children. After the craft is finished, hang it outside-no matter where the wind blows, the bell will look cute and it will make wonderful music.

The key to a successful summer is the seamless transition between indoor and outdoor fun, which is no easy task if you have a toddler. Fortunately, this ingenious craft art project makes it easy to change gears. Start with a bit of indoor art using a series of supplies (permanent markers, oil paints, and watercolor crayons), and then take the work outside for airbrush confrontation. Bold colored outlines (or graffiti) will blend into the sun-dappled abstraction-and mom will not be sprayed in the process.

Water balloon battles are fun, but they can become a bit savage. When you are looking for something equally interesting but not so radical, set up this summer craft for your kids. These painted balloons are sure to please kids of all ages-and, as long as you do this activity outdoors, cleaning up will be a breeze.

After eating the fifth popsicle, it may be time for all parties to rest in the heat-but keep those sticks. Even if you have returned to a cool and comfortable home, you can still use this weaving process to worship the sun. Preschoolers and others can enjoy the fun of winding vibrant yellow and orange yarns on a sun-shaped loom, and the slimy eyes are very cute.

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