Beach themed crafts and games

So why not include them in all of this fun beach crafting? I hope your summer is filled with fun times at the beach, and I hope you find some time in your day to try out these beach themed crafts!

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It won't last forever, you know! Nature Hunt A beach scavenger hunt is another activity that's fun for all ages. Make a list of objects and creatures for your kids to find in this nature hunt , such as seashells, round stones, seaweed, and hermit crabs, and send them off with a bucket or bag in a race to collect their treasures. Help your younger children in their hunt to make it a fair game. Spelling with Sea Shells Wondering what to do with all the seashells your child collects on the beach?

Keep him busy by having him write out his name or words and phrases in the sand with his shells. Try to guess what word he's spelling after each shell letter he "writes," or have him draw a picture using the shells and guess what he's creating. Children ages 6 to 10 will probably have the most fun with this game. This cardboard surfboard is bright, colorful, and ready to ride the pretend waves! This is a simple craft that kids […].

Capture relaxation in a jar with this simple beach terrarium idea using beach finds and a repurposed glass jar. The […]. Follow the easy steps to decorate a pie to look like a beach ball. This treat is a fun and […]. This project, adapted from the well-known Paper Plate Aquarium, is a unique and fun way for kids to create their […]. Make these Hawaiian Shirt cards as invitations to a luau or beach-themed party, or just to say hi to someone […]. This ocean craft is a fun way to introduce children to the long sound of O.

Use the printable templates […]. Follow the eight simple step-by-step instructions to draw your own seagull. Then take the time to learn more about this […]. This is a fun way to teach kids […]. Create an adorable fish using wire and beads. Vary the colors and make a whole school of fish! Turn a tin can, sand, rope, and some maps into a diorama of ocean and beach items. These pretty decorations […]. These paper plate sharks are easy to make and suitable for even the youngest of crafters.

Each shark is one-of-a-kind […]. Use empty cereal boxes and glue to make a beautiful beach mosaic. This fun recycling craft is perfect for summer. Gifts are even more fun when the wrapping is part of the theme! Replace the bow on a traditional present […]. These edible sea shells have beautiful swirls of colored chocolate. Gather the seashells you collected at the beach this summer and make this fun beach plaque.

When completely dry, remove from form. To see photographs of Pulp Making and another idea —visit Play ough Category at the bottom of the page! Inside a small to medium glass vase Use beach sand, shells, small pieces of driftwood, the small discarded shell of a crab, etc. TIP: If working with a large group… put small glass vases on your wish list! I imagine that your parents have quite a few vases in their cupboards that they could donate—I get a couple every year with gifts of flowers.

TIP: This is good for younger children without the hazard of sand… Older kids may also like as a novelty. Have children weave strips of fabric, ribbon, or yarn on paper plates. Join the plates together to make the scales of a fish on a pre-made fish shape!

Add strips of thinly cut roll paper or crepe paper to simulate seaweed! One the white plate is very easy to do with slits cut opposite each other on the edge of the plate. The children then simply wrap the yarn or ribbon up and down the front and back of the plate. Do this until all slits have yarn on them. The second way is a more traditional method of weaving paper. Fold the plate in half and cut a series of slits in the plate. Ribbon or yarn is then woven over and under or in and out the slits.

The outer circle of this plate was painted before the weaving began. When the plates were complete, spray adhesive was very lightly applied and glitter sprinkled over the plate. Most glitter adhered and very little came off.

TIP: After doing the two plates with yarn—ribbon or slim strips of fabric would go more quickly. Layout pre-cut long pieces of string, twine, raffia, or fishing line, long-tube pasta, and plastic or fabric tropical flowers. When dry-it feels much like foam and stays three dimensional. Rather than winners with each group, see which group can recover the most marbles.

An alternative would be to float Frisbees on the water surface and have the kids place the marbles in the Frisbees. This tag game can be played in an open field or a gym. One child starts out as the shark and all others are minnows. If they reach the other side they are safe. Method: Once tagged the minnows who are now sharks also help run and tag the remaining players.

The lead shark is always the caller. Method: Once tagged the minnows sit down and become seaweed. The last untagged minnow is the new shark. Get enough cushions or pillows or squares of paper so there is one per person. Play some background music. Variation: Ask children to be fish—swimming in the sea. When you stop the music tell them there is a big shark coming to eat them.

Play beach music and beach-ball volleyball; put umbrellas in the drinks, limbo dance, make ice-cream and leis! Check out the Outdoor Water Games Here …. Talk about swimming pool fun! Supply pretzel rods for fishing poles and peanut-butter to put on the ends to use as bait to snag the fish.

Sprinkle sugar on the other half.