Easy Summer Crafts for Early Childhood Classrooms

15 Simple Summer Crafts in Less Than 15 minutes Using 15 or Fewer Materials

Summer classrooms can feel busy, energetic, and sometimes a little chaotic — especially when routines shift, mixed age groups combine, or children need engaging activities on hot days.

Summer Craft Magic was created for child care and preschool teachers looking for simple, hands-on summer activities that are easy to prep and realistic for everyday classroom use.

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Includes:

  5 crafts each month- making activity planning faster and easier for busy teachers 

  Step-by-step directions you can follow — even with 20 kids

  Language and fine motor tips as well as developmental benefits

Simple summer crafts that help teachers keep children engaged without adding extra prep or stress to the day

Skip the Craft Prep Overload
Pick a craft, grab your supplies, and you're ready to go, no elaborate prep or time required.
Build Skills While They Create
These aren't just cute crafts. Each activity includes simple language and fine motor tips so children can build important skills.
Make Planning Easier
Crafts that align to common seasonal themes to fit your curriculum, plus ideas for every age.

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Hi, I'm Kelly
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