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Looking for some creative and engaging activities to keep your kids entertained this summer? Look no further! Here are 5 must-have summer craft kits that will provide hours of fun for your little ones. These are all well loved by my own kids!
1. Perler Beads
Let your kids explore their artistic side with Perler beads! These colorful beads can be arranged on pegboards to create fun designs and patterns. Once the design is complete, simply iron the beads to fuse them together. Your kids will love seeing their creations come to life! I suggest buying adhesive magnets to put on the back and stick them on the fridge to display. My kids have made dozens of these. They make great gifts to grandparents and other family.
This Perler Bead set includes several different animal shaped peg boards.
2. Light-Up Tracing Tablet
A light-up tracing tablet takes drawing and coloring to a whole new level. Kids can trace included designs or any printed image to create their own masterpieces. Crayola makes several versions that come with different themed designs for boys and girls. You can see in the photo that my daughter used an included background image, a fairy image, and a few others to create one beautiful picture.
Check out the Crayola Light-up Tracing Pads here.
3. Rubber Band Loom
Get ready to create some stylish accessories with a Rainbow Loom kit! Your kids can make colorful bracelets, necklaces, keychains, and more using rubber bands and a loom. The possibilities are endless, and they'll love showing off their creations to friends and family. Young kids may need some help to get started but will be doing it on their own in no time.
This is a great starter kit from Rainbow Loom.
4. Shrink Art
Shrink art kits are a unique and exciting craft option for kids. With special shrink film, kids color designs and then bake in the oven. The creations shrink down to a smaller, thicker size. It's a magical transformation that will amaze your little ones! Kids will need help from a grown-up for the baking. We have made seasonal decorations and jewelry with various shrink art kits.
This kit from Ooly makes shrink art bracelet charms.
5. Card Board Tools
You should see the stash of cardboard in my son's closet! We gifted him this kit of card board building tools a couple years ago and he has made many cool creations. There is a safe cutting tool and screws and screwdriver to hold pieces together. A great way to upcycle amazon boxes and other packaging.
Check out this awesome cardboard construction toolkit by Makedo.
These summer craft kits are not only entertaining but also promote creativity, fine motor skills, and concentration. Plus, they are perfect for independent play. So, stock up on these must-have craft kits and get ready for a summer full of artistic adventures!