Want some summer nature crafts your kids and teens will actually want to do? Look no further! We’ve gathered simple, yet stunning projects for you.
We’ve Gathered Some Stunning Summer Nature Crafts for Your Kids & Teens
With the warm weather finally here, it is time to get the kids outside to have some fun. With summer comes the sunshine and the opportunity for kids to finally spend some more time outside without having to worry about the cold weather or the rain.
These easy and fun summer nature crafts for kids and teens are a great way to get them outside to enjoy the nicer weather. They will love hunting down objects in the backyard and using those nature items to make different crafts.
We’ve included some crafts for younger children as well as nature crafts for older children and teens. Each craft brings in some elements of the summer season and some great learning opportunities.
Pressed Flower Lanterns
Your kids and teens will love making these beautiful pressed flower lanterns from their nature walk finds. This is a simple craft with stunning results especially when adding the soft glow from the tea light candles inside.
Create a Fairy House
Are there fairies at the bottom of your garden? There will be if your kids and teens create this beautiful house for them. Have them gather some twigs, pinecones, acorns, moss, and other nature finds to build this miniature woodland home.
DIY Bee Bath
A simple 5-minute summer craft the kids can do! Kids will love making this bee bath so the bees can enjoy themselves while it’s hot outside. There are a few different ways to make a bee bath so the kids can make more than one.
Nature Weaving Craft
Using objects kids find outside, this nature weaving art project is a fun summer craft they can do. You can use a variety of different materials found outside to make it.
Flower Mandala
Easy and fun to make, the kids will have fun using various summer flowers to create their very own mandala design. They can hang the artwork up and enjoy it all summer long.
Stick and Leaf Butterfly Craft
Using a stick, some green leaves, and some paint is a great way to get their hands busy with nature. This fun stick and leaf butterfly craft is a creative craft to make during the summer.
Summer Tree Craft
Have the kids go outside and grab some small sticks and leaves to create their very own summer tree on paper. You only need a few supplies, and the kids will enjoy making the summer nature craft.
DIY Seashell Candles
Your older kids and teens will enjoy making these super simple candles using their seashell collection from a vacation at the beach and some tea light candles. Adult supervision will be required for this.
Maple Tree Seed Dragonfly
Kids will love gathering the supplies needed for this dragonfly craft. It uses a variety of different nature items to make and it’s an easy summer craft they can put together.
Dandelion Playdough
Playdough is something the kids and teens love to play with. This tutorial will show you how to use dandelions to make your own colorful yellow dough.
Flower Fairy Craft
Made from using real pieces of nature, this flower fairy craft is a fun summer nature craft for kids. The craft uses fresh colorful summer flowers to create fairy designs. Let your kids and teens tap into their cartooning skills and create an entire herd of fluttering fairies and gnomes.
Driftwood & Shell Rattle
Here’s another fun craft if you’re visiting the beach this summer. Grab some driftwood and seashells to create these fun and creative driftwood and shell rattles.
Pressed Flower Cards
These cards are made with pressed flowers and can then be used to send to friends and family. They’ll love getting some handmade cards that look and smell like summer flowers!
Sea Glass & Seashell Wind Chimes
Still need some ideas for all those seashells your kids and teens brought home from the beach? These gorgeous sea glass and seashell wind chimes will remind your family of summer all year long. Perfect for older kids and teens!
Twig & Flower Letters
Let your older kids and teens create their initials out of twigs or grapevine to hang in their room. This one is decorated with felt flowers, but they could easily add dried flowers for a more natural look.
Want More Nature Crafts?
If you love these summer nature crafts, then be sure to check out our autumn nature crafts post here.
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