Calendar Activities & Crafts: May - August
Sometimes it can be a struggle to find activities or crafts to do with your kids that are fun and entertaining for them while being low cost and low effort for you. But luckily, we’ve searched the internet to find some of the coolest activities that don’t require much more than what you probably already have around the house!
Check out the links below for fun activities and crafts you and your family can do from May to August!
May
Coffee Filter Butterflies and Flowers
Coffee filters are such a fun, easy, and cheap way to let kids get creative! For this month, get a pack of coffee filters and some markers and set the kiddos to work creating a bouquet of flowers or some beautiful butterflies to decorate their room!
Click the links above to find out the extra materials you might need and the directions to put these butterflies and flowers together!
June
Dandelions run rampant in the spring and luckily, those Dandelions are all you need to craft this crown! Click the link above for detailed instructions on how to make your own Dandelion Crown.
*This one might be better for slightly older kids or adults to take part in.
It’s June, which means the months are getting hotter and it’s time to find the best ways to cool off. So why not try making your own homemade ice cream? No special kitchen equipment needed! Click the link above for the recipe!
July
Did you know you can make your own fireworks in the comfort of your kitchen? Well, you can! If you have table salt, glue, and a pack of water colors your family can create their own firework show! Click the link above to find out how!
Stage a Water Fight
The easiest way to cool off during the Summer months? Staging a water fight! Pick up some water balloons, squirt guns, or just grab the hose in the backyard and have a water fight with the family! You’re guaranteed to make a memory that lasts a lifetime!
August
Friendship Bracelets: For Older Kids or For Younger Kids
With Summer winding down, kiddos might be saying goodbye to friends or family they won’t see again until next Summer. Which makes it the perfect time to make some friendship bracelets!
We’ve included two different ways to make friendship bracelets, one a little more complicated for the older kids and one simpler version for the younger ones. Click either link above for directions and an item list!
This might be a personal favorite DIY activity! Outdoor style games can be expensive but Crayola has come up with a genius DIY Ring Toss game. All you need are paper plates, an empty paper towel roll, and some tape. Click the link above to find out how those three items can lead to hours of entertainment!
Can you believe we’re already over halfway through the year? So which activity has been your family’s favorite so far? Tag us in pictures of your creations on Facebook and Instagram, @g3bpublishing!
