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3 Fun Summer Projects

Kids restless?  Need a great idea– RIGHT NOW?  Here are three fun and easy activities that everyone will enjoy!

 

The idea below came from crafty blogger, Lisa Storms.  Want more bookmark ideas?  Check out this bookmark-themed Pinterest board.

Popsicle Bookmarks~ Print, color, cut out, “take a bite,” glue to a craft stick, and you’re done. Great reminder to keep reading during the summer!
Popsicle Bookmarks~ Print, color, cut out, “take a bite,” glue to a craft stick, and you’re done. Great reminder to keep reading during the summer!

 

Use all the treasures the kids collect at the beach, hiking, or in their own back yard to make a sensory bottle like the one below!  This smart idea came from My Little 3… and Me.  Too rainy to get outdoors?  Grab some eggs, oranges, or potatoes and try out some fun, indoor, science experiments.  Find these, and a bunch of other great ideas at Science Kids!

Warm Weather “Snow Globe”~ Flowers, glitter, plastic gems or butterflies make this project beautiful and fun! Recycle creamer containers or any plastic bottle, add electrical tape grass and sky with a few paper clouds, and your kids have their own indoor garden.
Warm Weather “Snow Globe”~ Use flowers, glitter, and plastic gems or butterflies to create this fun, beautiful project!  Recycle creamer containers or any plastic bottle, add electrical tape grass and sky with a few paper clouds, and your kids have their own indoor garden!

 

Love tie-dye, but don’t like all the mess and preparation?  This idea is great for you, and for the kids.  Using a few items you probably already have around the house, you can make these shirts in about an hour.  Get more details from ThoughtCo.  Learn more about the science behind the process and get a lot more great ideas at Steve Spangler Science.

NO DYE Tie Dye T-Shirts~ Kids use Sharpie markers to create their own colorful designs. Stretch sections of a 100% cotton t-shirt over the tops of sturdy paper cups. Secure with rubber bands. Color. Add a bit of rubbing alcohol and let design dry. Remove bands. Wash separately on hot and dry. Children will enjoy wearing their custom creations all summer long!
NO DYE Tie-Dye T-Shirts~ Kids use Sharpie markers to create their own colorful designs. Stretch sections of a 100% cotton t-shirt over the tops of sturdy paper cups. Secure with rubber bands. Color. Add a bit of rubbing alcohol and let design dry. Remove bands. Wash separately on hot and dry. Children will enjoy wearing their custom creations all summer long!

 

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