Doing art projects for kids is a wonderful way to spend time, and bond with your children this Summer. Summer crafts are filled with beautiful colors, and happy scenes. This Summer Sunset Art for Kids reminds me of days I spent on the beach and I would love to share that with my children.
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Summer Crafts for Kids
Are you looking for Summer art for toddlers? Try this Pineapple Craft for Summer. It’s a fun way to explore diamond shapes and healthy eating.
If you prefer summer art for preschoolers, then try this Paper Plate Turtle, or Paper Plate Jellyfish. The jellyfish is also a fabulous fine motor activity and looks beautiful hanging in your classroom.
Frozen Paint is a wonderful process art activity to try this summer. Freezing the paint gives this art activity a sensory component that kids just love.
For more idea read, Summer Beach Crafts for Kids by Fun Family Crafts
Materials Needed
- Contact Paper
- Black Sharpie
- Blue, pink, and orange tissue paper
- Scissors
Summer Sunset Art for Kids – Instructions
Step 1: Draw a circle on the contact paper. Use a small plate or large bowl to trace around.
2. Draw some palm trees, boats, or whatever else you would like onto the contact paper using a black sharpie.
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3. Cut the tissue paper into small strips.
If your children want to practice their scissor skills, they can also cut the tissue paper onto squares if they prefer.
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4. Stick the contact paper down onto the table. Make sure that the sticky side of the contact paper is facing upwards.
This step is optional. If you are doing this activity with toddlers or preschoolers, sticking the contact down to the table makes it much easier. Otherwise the contact paper will stick to their fingers and hands, making it difficult to enjoy making their picture.
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5. Place the tissue paper onto the contact paper.
I initially included the blue tissue paper for the ocean part of the picture. However, my kids included it into their sky, and I love the effect it creates.
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6. When finished, cut out the circle and place your window clings onto the window and let the summer sun shine through.
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