Summer quick crafts with kids

Even in summer, there can be a long spell of boredom or illness. So it’s good to have a few drawing ideas in reserve. These tips will entertain even not-so-creative children; they’re quick, simple, and fun. 

A craft suitable even for the youngest children: just cut out a template of some kind (a heart here) and have plenty of stamps. Place the template on the paper and stamp around it so that a little bit extends past the template, and you’ll create a very nice "cutout." 

This is very simple: just draw colored circles on paper and then avoid them. You can make it a group activity and have everyone draw lines from a different side; it’s also great preparation for fine motor skills. 

Again, very simple fun, all you need are crayons or markers. Draw a cluster of lines - children who can manage it close their eyes and draw with their eyes shut. Then look for nice overlaps and color them in. 

You can do this kind of crafting even on vacation, when you don’t have art supplies, when the kids are bored or you need to keep the older ones busy while the younger ones sleep. :) 

Will you try it?