Summer is here, school is still out, holidays are over, and you need to find ways to keep your little one happily occupied.
Children need high-quality time with parents; that is what is most beneficial to children and what can have a positive effect on them as they grow. It isn’t about endless hours of time—it’s about how you choose to spend that time that truly matters.
So how about some fun summer crafts? Below you will find some beautiful ideas that combine fun with creativity.
1. Boats for fantastic travels
If you look in your kitchen drawers, it is certain that you will find some corks that are now completely useless to you. Well, take your child by the hand and glue three corks as a base. Place a toothpick and cut some colorful papers into small triangles. Attach them to the toothpick and the boat is ready to sail. And just like that, the holidays are not that far away.
2. Paper ice cream
Is there a child who can resist ice cream? I think you know the answer. Cool and tasty. Now, you can prepare his own and hang it on the wall of the house, stick it on the kitchen table or in your kids’ room. You will only need cardboard in the color of the ice cream flavor they like, small sticks, and a pair of scissors to cut it into the right shape. Ready in five minutes. Do not fail to supervise while they’re using the scissors.
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3. The happiest vases for flowers
You don’t need to have boring flower pots on your balcony, when the children can decorate them! You will need pots in any shape, color and size you want, colored clay and maybe a waterproof glaze! Let the little ones make the facial features they want with their hands and then glue them to the pots with silicone glue. As soon as the “faces” are dry, coat the entire surface with the waterproof glaze and the happiest pots are ready!
4. Fresh fruit in the paper basket
Your child may not know how to slice a melon, but they can certainly draw it on a piece of corrugated paper, trace the seeds inside with a black marker, and serve it up on the kitchen table. If they need help cutting it evenly, try taking over the cutting stage yourself.
5. Summer sun
Fold a plastic plate in half, gently so it doesn’t break, and paint it orange-yellow. As for the rays? Cut a second plate into triangles, stick them together around the perimeter and the summer sun is ready. A great decoration for your kids’ room!
Meaningful connections are about quality of time, not quantity of time. Keep it simple and connect with your child in ways that make sense for your lifestyle and relationship. Each connection has a lasting impact and provides the support and reassurance that your child needs.