As we head into July are you starting to think about 4th July celebrations? Make this awesome Firecracker 4th July Craft with all the fun and none of the danger. These are super fun and perfect for toddlers and preschoolers who want to be part of the fun but are still too young for real firecrackers!

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Kids will love this enchanting Nature Suncatcher Craft! Invite your little ones to explore nature and have fun making their own adorable suncatcher craft. You won't believe how simple it is to make, you only need a few household items and a free afternoon to spend outside with your little ones exploring nature and doing some crafting.

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Summer has arrived, and since it's now in full swing, it's time to plan out some fun projects for the kids. We've compiled a fantastic list of Summer Arts and Crafts for Kids, so you'll have plenty of options the next time the kids say, "I'm bored!" Work your way through this list over the summer to make crafts that feature campfires, ice cream, bees, flowers, seahorses, fish, sunglasses, and so many other summer themes. You're going to love the creative ideas we've featured!

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Jump into unknown territories and explore the mysterious creatures living under the sea with this adorable Under The Sea Shape Craft! Kids will be happy as clams making these lovely and magical creatures as well as having fun making up stories about their underwater creatures!

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I'm so excited to share these adorable Mix and Match Bug Crafts for Kids with you today. We had so much fun making these cute bugs and even added photographs to some of them to add to the cuteness factor! Insect crafts are perfect for spring and summer and they are always popular with the kids. We have included printable templates to help make this bug paper craft super simple for you to try. 

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It's time to get crafty! Spring and summer are the perfect seasons for making Flower Crafts. Not only are they bright and colourful, but many of these flower crafts make wonderful kid-made gifts for Mom, Grandma, friends, and anyone who could do with a bit of cheering up.

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Today we’re sharing a cute and fun Ocean Playdough Mat activity! Prepare your little ones for this hands-on sensory activity where they'll be able to explore and let their imagination run free while they work on their fine motor skills.

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Put those cute little thumbs to work and make this adorable Farm Animal Thumbprint Art! Thumbprint art is a classic kid's art project and there's a very obvious reason why... it's just so darn cute and easy to do! Celebrate your kid's love for farm animals by making these thumbprint animals in no time.

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With summer upon us, it's time to start thinking of fun ways to stay cool. With these water play activities for toddlers and preschoolers, kids can learn and play at the same time. If you give kids a bucket of water and a cup, they'll find a way to have fun with it by splashing, sprinkling, pouring, scooping, and stirring.

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Lemonade stands are not the only way to have fun with lemons during summertime, just look at this amazing ice and Lemon Water Play activity! This is a simple and budget-friendly summer sensory bin that will keep the kids happy for hours!

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Kids will love the bright colours and magical aspect of these blooming paper flowers. Not only are they fun and easy to make using our magic blooming flower template, they open by themselves when added to water as if by magic! This time of year is perfect for a flower craft or two and I can guarantee you will get a few WOW's with this magic paper flower trick. It's such a fun science experiment and craft in one!

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Introducing you to the easiest edible paint recipe ever! Using just 2 ingredients you can quickly whip up this baby finger paint and get your baby painting without any worries about them putting the paint in their mouth. Scroll on down for the paint recipe and ideas on how to use edible paint with babies and toddlers.

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Are you looking for fun and engaging activities for babies? We have lots of fantastic ideas for you right here. These baby activities use materials that you likely already have at home, but they're fun, simple, and easy to set up for your baby in just minutes.

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Take those paper plates and cupcake wrappers and get ready for a fun afternoon making a Fish Paper Plate Craft with your little ones! Kids will love making this colourful fish craft, it's super fun to put together and it looks adorable! This fish craft would be perfect to make as part of an ocean theme or to go alongside the book 'The Rainbow Fish' by Marcus Pfister.

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Squish art projects are so much fun for little ones! With this bumble bee themed symmetry art you get to try out a fun art process whilst also learning about symmetry.  Kids will love their little bees and have so much fun creating their super creative Symmetry Art Bee Craft.

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Dive into the big wide ocean with this cute and fun Ocean Craft! Grab all of the craft paper scraps you have lying around and create this enchanting ocean craft with your little ones. This is such a perfect craft for World Ocean Day today! We have even included a template to make it super simple.

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If you can't head off to the beach this summer, there's no need to worry! With this fabulous Playdough Seashell Fossils activity, your kids can explore and enjoy an ocean-themed playtime and have just as much fun at home!

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Today's project is a fun one! Get some simple supplies from your kitchen and make a colourful homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint. Kids will have so much fun making and painting with this easy sidewalk chalk paint recipe that is made from just 3 ingredients!

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Those tiny hands with chubby little fingers won't stay that way forever. That's one of the bittersweet things that moms quickly notice. Remember your kids' hands just as they are right now by making some handprint art together.

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Invite your little ones to learn, explore, and have tons of fun with this super cute and hands-on Ice Cream Pretend Play! We love sensory activities so we blended two of our kid's favourite things into one super fun and delightful activity. It's perfect for kids who love sensory activities and also enjoy making crafts. Believe me, kids are going to be thrilled with this cute ice cream craft!

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