our favorite summer projects with kids {and a project with Home Depot}

We thought we’d drop in to round up a few of our favorite summer projects with kids. You know. For when you’re feeling a bit water logged and want to get those imaginations and hard working little growing brains working in fun, creative ways.

These are ideas for a few rainy day round ups and ideas for traveling, at the very least. They’ve been some of our very favorite projects, and we thought we’d round them up here for one big summer kickoff hurrah!

geology for kids 

these adorable diy heart puzzles to keep little brains working

or our image puzzles here! 

marbleized jewelry for kids 

Got a little extra space and have bigger ideas? Try out this magnetic chalkboard – you can make it in any size

the best home made play doh {with a dash of intro to color because the art/design major in me just couldn’t help it}

and a play-doh color wheel 

alphabet sewing card printables {perfect for traveling}

homemade map puzzles and worksheets

Have a s’mores party {free printables for inside, or out}

an alice in wonderland party {with printables} and no-sew tent 

or check out our homemade bubbles + bubble wands for some simple fun with the kids

make your own tassel necklace

make your own pinch pots for all that fun handmade jewelry 

or little people… because that’s usually what our clay projects evolve into ;}

this patriotic tic tac toe 

a super simple greenhouse for kids

and of course we had to include our no-sew teepee if you’re feeling adventurous…

Or even bigger… build a handmade hideaway + check out all the fun versions on instagram here – they’re fantastic!

And we’re super excited to be teaming up with Home Depot, to make this fun football toss – the perfect accessory to your outdoor parties. Also an awesome idea for Father’s Day or that fall tailgating you’re sure to be a part of, so be sure to stay tuned for our little version we’ll share next week along with some other awesome participating sites.

Tune in for the party next Monday, {6/13} where we’ll all be sharing our fun creations. If you’d like to make this a-la the workshop, Home Depot is offering the opportunity in their own awesome free class, and you can get more info here! (FYI: they also have home improvement and kids workshops you can sign up for through the link.)

We hope this is a fun round up of sorts to help get those creative juices flowing this summer, when you’re burned out on spending time at the pool! Oh wait… that will probably never happen ;}

Have you tackled any of these with your kiddos? We’d love to hear! Have an inspired day!