Summer elementary activities

I have put together 50+ arts, crafts and activities to do with kids at home. Perfect for summer or even in the middle of a long winter. So many fun craft ideas for kids. I have been slowly putting together a list of arts, crafts and activities to do with kids at home. Some of these could totally be done outside or for a break from the hot days of summer or even during the long days of winter. Either way, so many great and fun options for all sorts of different ages. I have included a few…

Learn how your kids can make designs and patterns on colored paper simply by using the power of the sun! Your kid will love this easy STEM activity.

This science and art activity for kids is wet and messy...but the mess is all soap water so it's perfect for exploring process art home! Plus, it makes these beautiful, lacy prints!

DLTK's Homemade Mini Basketball Game is a fun and easy craft activity that doubles as a game for kids. With just a few simple supplies, children can create their very own mini basketball game that provides hours of entertainment.

Get your students reading and writing this summer with these fun and engaging enrichment activities for elementary grades.

The activities below are available for free download, and are to be used in educational and/or private settings. They may not be used elsewhere or for other purposes (such as for profit) unless exp…

There's so much more to do with kindergartners than finger painting.

Fun math activities are a great way to get your kids to learn their basic mathematics. This Hands-On Math Craft is the perfect craft to do with kids who are visual learners. They will find it easier to learn their addition or subtraction by using the paper hands instead of just memorizing everything immediately. Paper crafts like this one are also great for large groups of kids because they are easy and inexpensive. Your kids will have a blast making their own paper hands and then using them…

I just love this color changing flowers science experiment! It is really easy to do and the kids love watching the flowers change color. We think it is the perfect science activity for spring! I even created printable recording sheets that kids in preschool and early elementary can use to show their observations.

These 25 Paper Plate Crafts for Kids are fun and cheap. (Because, paper plates.) Try a couple with your kid today!