Schools have finally come to a close and summer has officially begun! With all this free time that children will have at home, there’s no better way of spending this time than by learning how to create art and even candy! We’ve put together a list of creative and entertaining activities that you and the kids can indulge in during summer.
Slime still happens to be popular amongst children in 2020 - and even amongst teenagers and young adults. And itu2019s easy to make at home!
If youu2019ve ever wanted lava lamps to make a comeback, nowu2019s your chance! This fun tutorial teachers kids how to make groovy lava lamps at home.
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Who knew there were so many different ways to create works of art?! With salt, glue and watercolors, this is a fun and unique way of having kids express themselves through art.
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A mini foosball table that you can make yourself is perfect to entertain the kids with indoor sports!
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Make your own paper planes at home and let the kids practice their paper airplane-throwing skills with target practice!
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If they love space and coloring, these DIY space crayons are perfect! Sprinkle some glitter into this crayon recipe and encourage kids to let their ideas dazzle.
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Keep the kids busy with this origami star guide! They can create different colors for a beautiful and starry jar that can also be used as a gift!
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Itu2019s the perfect time for kids to make their own jewelry! Roll up strips of scrapbooking or magazine paper into beads to fashion your own homemade necklaces and bracelets.
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This three-ingredient recipe combines art and science! Kids can use this paint foam to create fluffy and adorable masterpieces.
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The days of DIY volcanoes are not behind us! While this may make a mess, itu2019s a fun and colorful experiment for kids to try out at home for the times they feel adventurous.
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This fairy garden would go great with the DIY fairy jar! Sprinkle glitter over mini gardens and let your childu2019s imagination run free.
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Amusement parks may not be accessible, but this is a fun (and cheaper) way of experiencing the joys of skee ball - all in your own home!
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This two-ingredient playdough will have your kids making fun characters and shapes in no time. Sprinkle in some sprinkles for a Funfetti play dough too!
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Have your children always wanted a fidget spinner? Now they can make their own at home!
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The art of origami will truly never fade away. Let your kids practice their origami skills and become masters of the Japanese art.
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This Message in a Bottle tutorial will teach kids how to make their own invisible ink!
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This one is perfect for the aspiring mermaids! Kids can feel like a certain Disney princess at home!
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If your children arenu2019t into sparkly tiaras or crowns, these leafy, nature-inspired crowns would be perfect for them.
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Add a splash of color and excitement to your childu2019s room with these easy-to-make paper lanterns.
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Another blast from the past - bubble painting is an entertaining and unique way to create beautiful pieces of art.
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This homemade soap recipe will get your kids excited about washing their hands! Experiment with different colors and shapes for a fun way to maintain hygiene.
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Satisfy those sweet-tooth cravings with this recipe for Kool-Aid candy dots. Tang or any other flavored drink mixes will work as an alternative if Kool-Aid isnu2019t available to you!
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If a regular paper lantern is too simple, try your hand at this unique and magical castle lantern thatu2019s sure to liven up the kidu2019s bedroom.
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Similar to the infamous scene in The Princess Diaries, you and the kids can create cool works of art with this balloon dart painting tutorial.
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A new and exciting way to study science and the weather - make your own clouds in a jar!
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And if clouds in a jar donu2019t satisfy your children, how about giving a go at these cute cloud lights?!
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This u2018galaxyu2019 slime is perfect for kids obsessed with space and all things glittery.
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While these may not replace the true joy of having a real turtle, itu2019s a delightful craft that will keep the kids busy and entertained while they create their own pet turtles.
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Now the kids can have their favorite cartoon characters on their wrists with this DIY project!
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Thereu2019s something so irresistible about colorful rock candy. With a little bit of patience, you and the kids can have a fun (and delicious) science experiment going!
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If your child is picky about the stuffed toys they want to play with, then this project is the best solution. Learn how to make reversible stuffed animals so that your children are always excited to play with them!
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If actual instruments are still too intimidating for the kids, encourage them to make their own and create music to fill up every room.
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This one can be a bit messy but itu2019s a lot of fun for those kids to love to play around with color (and ice)!
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If the beach is not an option for you but thereu2019s a need to build sandcastles, why not make your own sand at home? This DIY recipe lets you customize colors as well!
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Add some flair to your kidsu2019 art techniques with this cool, abstract way of painting!
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Chalk may be a thing of the past in classrooms, but that doesnu2019t mean that kids canu2019t make their own and let their creativity loose.
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A normal aquarium might be too much to handle for younger kids, so why not help them make a cardboard aquarium?! This way, they can have any fish theyu2019d like.
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While this guide focuses on Captain America, you can use any superhero comic book cover to add color and excitement to your childu2019s notebooks.
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These adorable flower pens can be given as gifts to teachers, or the kids could just use it themselves!
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Yes, you can scent your bubbles! Using essential oils and food coloring, kids can experiment with colorful bubbles that have pleasant scents!
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Use this crafting guide to teach the kids about the different animals in the world and have them use their handprints to create a few.
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This fun DIY will have the kids creating fruity fans that will have them cooling off in the summer heat in no time!
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If you canu2019t go outside to see the butterflies, why not create your own at home?! The color variations are endless with this DIY method.
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While homemade slime is popular at the moment, we remember a time where bouncy balls were the best things we could play with - and now you can make it yourself!
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Leaves and crayons (or coloring pencils) are a great combination when it comes to creating works of art that are themed around nature.
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In the early 2000s, these friendship bracelets took middle-schoolers by storm. It was all anyone wanted to make! Make these adorable friendship bracelets with this helpful guide, and you can even create some with hearts on them!
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Put those extra straws to good use and have your children make these neat straw rockets.
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Maybe with these fun bookmarks, your kids will get excited about reading more!
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This project may take a few days but itu2019s a treat for the budding scientists at home! All you need are a few household items and your grow-at-home science experiment is ready to go.
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Another experiment for the little scientists, this tutorial lets them create colorful geodes at home!
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