31+ Fun to Make Summer August Craft Ideas for Kids

Celebrate a month’s worth of sun and fun with these exciting summer August crafts for kids! From shark painted rocks to glow stick fireflies, you’ll find the best ideas for kids of all ages and skill levels.

When the summer months get hot, it’s the perfect time to craft and create in the air conditioning! These easy summer crafts will help keep your kids busy having so much fun that August will fly away.

Our #1 Summer Craft!

Glowstick Fireflies

by Homan at Home

This glow stick firefly craft is the top summer craft here at Homan at Home. Make fireflies that will actually glow from just a few simple materials, then let your kids shut themselves in a closet or dark room for tons of fun!

Sun Crafts

Paper Plate “You Are My Sunshine” Craft

by The Soccer Mom Blog

Send a special message with this cute paper plate craft easy enough for little ones!

Sunshine Tissue Paper Suncatcher

by Honey and Lime

Reflect the real sun with this simple suncatcher that uses colorful tissue paper squares.

Sun Yarn Craft

by Backyard Summer Camp

Let those little hands work on their fine motor skills with this sunny yarn weaving project.

Sunny Monoprints

by Make and Takes

Learn a new painting technique with this simple and fun craft.

Handprint Sun

by Family Focus Blog

This fun project is for all the cool dudes and dudettes out there. Trace little hands to make one cool sun!

Summer Fun Popsicle Stick Bookmarks | Homan at Home

Summer Fun Bookmarks

by Homan at Home

Summer is a great time to catch up on reading, and these sunny bookmarks made from foam and popsicle sticks are sure to get your kids excited!

Watermelon Crafts

Watermelon Fans

by Moms and Crafters

Get ready for those hot summer days with these super simple homemade fans.

Watermelon Bead Bracelet

by One Mama’s Daily Drama

This project is probably best for your older kids: learn the basics of beadweaving with this simple watermelon bracelet pattern!

Duct Tape Watermelon School Supplies

by The Gingerbread House

I know no kids wants to think about school coming back up, but this simple craft might make it better! Use duct tape to create personalized, summery supplies.