Summer Nature Art - 20 fun ideas for kids

Get outside this summer and enjoy using the nature around you to have a go at some of these nature art and craft ideas for kids. Toddlers, preschoolers and older kids will all enjoy getting creative with nature whilst enjoying some sunshine. We have put together a list of 20 fun nature art ideas to try this summer. We have included craft ideas using stones, shells, sticks, flowers and leaves.

Summer Nature Art and Craft Ideas for Kids. 20 fun outdoor activity ideas using nature for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids to enjoy.

As the weather gets warmer children will love taking their creative sessions outdoors and using the nature around them to create some fun nature crafts. We always love doing outdoor activities whenever we can and we are always looking for easy outdoor art ideas.

Take a look at the list of summer nature art ideas below and click on the links for full instuctions. Hopefully you will find a few activities to inspire you this summer. Have fun!

Stone art & craft ideas

Summer Nature Art and Craft Ideas for kids using stones and pebbles. 20 fun outdoor activity ideas using nature for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids to enjoy.

Make a cute ladybug stone - Fireflies and Mudpies
Use our free printable to make simple story stones - Messy Little Monster
Make memory rocks - Learning and Exploring through Play
Turn painted stones into garden markers - Adventures in a box
Make a collection of stone creatures - Daisies and Pie
Lay pebbles out in a frame to make a pebble art - Zing Zing Tree

Shell art & craft ideas

Summer Nature Art and Craft Ideas for kids using sea shells. 20 fun outdoor activity ideas using nature for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids to enjoy.

Make a shell keepsake frame to display a special holiday photograph - Teach Me Mommy
Use shells and beach glass to make a fish collage - Adventures in a Box
Dye seashells to make ladybugs - Still playing Schools
Make a seashell decoration - Crafts on Sea
Have fun making and playing with shell puppets - Zing Zing Tree
Make a shell pendant - Red Ted Art

Stick art & craft ideas

Summer Nature Art and Craft Ideas for kids using sticks. 20 fun outdoor activity ideas using nature for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids to enjoy.

Make a family of stick people - Danya Banya
Use sticks as an unusual art canvas - Buggy and Buddy
Hang pieces of nature from a stick to make a nature mobile -Danya Banya
Use tree bark to make an adorable bark owl - Fireflies and Mudpies

Flower art & craft ideas

Summer Nature Art and Craft Ideas for kids using flowers. 20 fun outdoor activity ideas using nature for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids to enjoy.

Make a flower sun catcher - Messy Little Monster
Use colourful flowers to practice colour sorting or make nature mandalas - Learning and Exploring Through Play
Transfer colour from flowers - Mini Monets and Mommies
Use sunflower seeds to make a giant sunflower picture - Crafty Kids at Home