If you're looking for a fun activity that uses real flowers, you're going to love this hammered flower art activity! It uses very simple materials and an easy process, but the results are incredible. Young children will have fun with this, but older kids will too! Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started.

 

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Spring and summer are the perfect time to make some flower crafts with the kids. Today, we're going to focus on flower painting ideas for kids to encourage kids to paint using different materials. Painting is a great way to reinforce colour identification with toddlers and preschoolers. It's also terrific for introducing concepts of colour mixing, complementary colours, contrasting colours, and so much more. But, primarily, painting is about fun and creativity!

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Nature is the ultimate artist and you are going to LOVE this set of nature crafts for kids! With so many stunning colours, shapes, and textures, it's no wonder we feel so inspired when we're in the outdoors. If you enjoy nature as much as we do, it's time to bring the elements of your outdoor adventures into your crafts. 

 

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What do you get when you combine summer camp with arts and crafts? A happy camper! We're sharing some of the best summer camp crafts for kids to keep them entertained all summer long. Whether you're having a summer camp in your own backyard or hosting or working at a summer camp, these easy camp crafts are the perfect form of entertainment.

 

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Invite your kids to explore Andy Warhol's art style with this delightful Flower Pop Art for Kids! This Andy Warhol inspired pop art project would work for so many different occasions. It would make a beautiful spring or summer art project, it would also make a super Mother's Day card, or you could even paint all the flowers red like poppies and use it as a Remembrance Day craft. The options are endless, but one thing is for sure, this flower art for kids looks beautiful when finished!

 

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I can't believe summer is already here! What better way to celebrate the start of summer than with this fun and easy sunflower craft? Sunflowers are such a beautiful flower and I know toddlers, preschoolers, and even older kids will have lots of fun learning how to make sunflower paintings! It's such an easy sunflower craft that you will enjoy doing with your kids using a toilet paper roll stamp. Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own preschool sunflower craft.

 

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Summer is here and that means it's time for lots of outside time! My kids love to collect rocks and what better way to put them to good use than with these kindness rocks? Kids of all ages will love painting kindness rocks to hide around the local area or gift to loved ones. It's super easy to do and a great outside activity! Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own kindness rocks!

 

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Looking for a fun taste safe sensory play idea for your toddler? You'll love this under the sea sensory bin theme! Toddlers and preschoolers will have so much fun with this engaging and fun sensory activity.  Follow the step by step directions below to get started on your own taste safe sensory bin.

 

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Looking for a fun life cycle of a butterfly project to create with your kids? You're going to love this butterfly life cycle craft made from a paper plate! It's such an easy craft to put together that kids are sure to love creating. Follow the step-by-step directions below to get started on your pasta butterfly life cycle craft.

 

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Looking for an activity to keep your toddler or preschooler busy this summer? You're going to LOVE this summer sensory bin activity. With some kinetic sand and summer toys, you're in for an afternoon of summer themed fun. Follow the step by step directions below to get started setting up your own summer themed sensory bin!

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If you're looking for a fun preschool octopus craft, you're going to love this washi tape octopus craft for kids! It's such a fun craft for summer. Kids of all ages will enjoy using washi tape to create tentacles. We've included a free octopus template to make it easy. Follow the step by step directions below to make your own easy octopus craft for kids!

 

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If you're looking for a fun q tip painting activity to practice fine motor skills, you're going to love this lavender painting activity! Kids of all ages will love learning how to paint lavender with this easy lavender flower painting idea. Follow the step by step directions below to make your very own painted lavender craft.

 

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It never too early to start working on your children's skills. But make it fun for them! This Symmetry Art Ladybug Craft (or ladybird craft!) is a perfect opportunity to make some cute symmetry art whilst working on your toddler or preschoolers fine motor skills!

 

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Have you seen lovely painted rocks around your community or on the web? Rock painting is a fun activity that the whole family can enjoy together and there are so many fabulous Rock Painting Ideas to try. Not only is rock painting a wonderful creative outlet, but seeing colourful rocks hidden throughout the community brings smiles to the faces of the people around you. How lovely!

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Clay pots can look a little drab, but there are so many ways to make your flower pots colorful and unique. We've rounded up 25 fabulous flower pot painting ideas for you to try out! 

 

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Show your kids how fun science can be with this amazing Ocean in a Bottle experiment that also doubles as a sensory bottle! 

 

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Summer is a time for fun and adventure, but it can be hard to come up with ideas that will keep your kids engaged. Our list of summer camp ideas are sure to grab their attention. From outdoor play, to messy art, and wow-worthy science experiments, these 30 summer camp activities will make any backyard or day camp the most memorable one yet. 

 

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Show your little ones the magic behind nature by Growing Sunflowers in Pots at home!

 

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Get outside this summer and give paint rolling on a slide a go! It is a super fun outdoor art idea for kids that they will totally love! Yes slide painting can get a little messy, but that just adds to the fun. Toddlers, preschoolers and older kids will all love this fun and easy painting idea and all the mess is kept outdoors!

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Water Pistol painting is such a fun outdoor art activity for kids. In my opinion, it really is the best Summer art idea ever! We had soooo much fun! By squirting paint onto a large canvas using a paint-filled water gun you can create some wall-worthy artwork as well as having loads of fun. Water gun painting is a fun Summer art idea that works on fine motor skills for preschoolers as well as being a super fun painting technique for kids of all ages!

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