Summer Construction Paper Crafts
When the days are long and hot, try one of these summer construction paper crafts with your kids. Beat summer boredom with crafts!
Construction paper crafts are great, because you’ve likely got some stashed in your craft closet. As you plan your summer activities, be sure to leave some time for a quick craft or two like the ones featured below.
Summer Construction Paper Crafts
This preschool bumble bee craft is perfect for spring and summer! And, it’s a great way to have kids practice their scissor skills. Homeschool Preschool
Everyone loves a fun handprint craft. This handprint caterpillar craft is a cute kid-made gift for summer holidays and birthdays! The Soccer Mom Blog
All kids love bubble wrap. Instead of popping all the bubbles next time, try this bubble wrap pineapple craft. It’s sure to be a hit! Non-Toy Gifts
Crumpling paper is a great fine motor activity for preschoolers. They can try it out with this adorable turtle craft for kids. Homeschool Preschool
These giant paper flowers are perfect for building fine motor skills, and they’ll look great on display this summer. Twitchetts
Making paper strip rainbows is super easy! This is a craft that can be done in about ten minutes. One Little Project
What an adorable frog paper craft for kids! The printable frog craft template makes it easy for kids of all ages to make this one. Homeschool Preschool
Paper hot air balloons make a fun 3D craft that kids of all ages will enjoy making. I Heart Crafty Things
Add this adorable smiling cloud with a rainbow to your summer craft list for preschoolers. Fun Family Crafts
Looking for an easy caterpillar preschool craft? Our simple pom pom caterpillar craft includes a printable template, making it perfect for home and school. Homeschool Preschool
Looking for an easy rocket ship craft for kids? Our simple paper quilled rocket craft includes a printable template, making it perfect for home and school. Homeschool Preschool
Cutting or tearing paper squares is a great way to help develop your child’s fine motor muscles. Try it out on this torn-paper rainbow. Kidz Craft Corner
Weaving paper is great for fine motor skills. Kids can build those skills as they make this rocket craft for preschoolers! Don’t miss the printable template that will help get you started. Homeschool Preschool
This construction paper rainbow is a fun 3D craft for kids to make. It’s a great way to review colors. Hi Mama
Boys and girls alike will love this paper dinosaur card! Let them make one before their next summer birthday party. Michaels.com
Download the free template and follow the tutorial to make a simple paper-weaving sea turtle craft with your preschoolers! Homeschool Preschool
These twirling ladybugs will look adorable spinning in the summer breeze. Crafts By Amanda
Encourage kids to study the weather this summer with their very own set of weather watcher paper binoculars. A Mother Thing
This sunflower paper craft is a great activity for kids to do on a long hot summer day. It is a great opportunity for kids to work on scissor skills. Homeschool Preschool
Inspired by the ocean and perfect for summer! Kids can make this adorable seahorse art project with colored paper and bubble wrap. Perfect to do alongside Mr. Seahorse by Eric Carle. Homeschool Preschool
I love this handprint butterfly tree, and I bet you will too! You’ll definitely want to put this one on display. One Little Project
Little ones will love decorating the wings of their polka dot bugs. Ryan and Marsha
Kids will want to make a whole flock of colorful twirling parrots to hang up this summer. I Heart Crafty Things
Cool off this summer with a printable paper mosaic ice cream craft. The Pinterested Parent
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If you love using peg dogs in your imaginative play area, you don’t want to miss these eco-friendly Summer Peg Dolls decorated with hand painted summery flowers!
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