Make · Ages 1 to 3
Summer crafts for toddlers
16 things to make for Summer, most searched first. Every one shows the level, the time and the cost before you start.
Fly swatter painting
A brand new fly swatter dipped in paint and whacked onto big paper for splatter art toddlers adore.
Backyard mud kitchen
Old pots, pans and spoons plus a patch of dirt and water, for mud pies and soup all afternoon.
Flower petal soup
A tub of water, petals and leaves that your toddler stirs into pretend soup.
Sand castle bin
A bin of damp sand and kitchen molds for flipping castles at home.
Big rock painting
Rocks bigger than a fist painted in bright colors, to line the garden path.
Sidewalk chalk paint
Cornstarch and water mixed into bright paint that washes away with the hose.
Sponge water transfer
2 bowls, 1 big sponge and water, so your toddler can soak, squeeze and move water from bowl to bowl.
Ice cube painting
Colored ice cubes on sticks that melt into bright paint as your toddler swirls them on paper.
Fireworks tube painting
A toilet roll tube cut into fringe that stamps out bursts like fireworks.
Frozen toy rescue
Toys frozen in a block of ice, and a toddler armed with warm water to set them free.
Toy car wash
A bin of soapy water and scrub brushes so your toddler can wash every car they own.
Water painting wall
A cup of water and a big brush turn a fence, sidewalk or chalkboard dark, then it dries and they paint it again.
Paper plate watermelon
A half plate painted red and green with fingerprint seeds, looking good enough to eat.
Torn paper fish
A big paper fish covered in torn paper scales, for practicing tearing and sticking.
Toilet roll binoculars
2 painted toilet paper tubes taped together for a backyard bird and bug safari.
Paper plate ladybug
A red plate ladybug with black spots your toddler sticks on.
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