Learn how to create this adorable Crab Paper Plate Craft this summer with the kids!
Did you know that you can take something as simple as a paper plate and turn it into a beautiful piece of art?!
Today, I’m sharing how to create an adorable crab paper plate craft! Get your art supplies out and gather at the table with the kids to make this fun crab craft today!
This crab is perfect to create for the summer season. It may be difficult to visit a beach this summer, so bring the beach indoors with this craft.
To use a print and cut device (such as Cricut Explore), use the PNG images. Upload to your machine software and cut according to manufacturer’s instructions. Size the pieces as follows:
Crab claws = 7 inches in height
Red eye = 3 inches in width
White eye = 2 inches in width
Black eye = 1 inch in width
If not using the print and cut option, print the PDF and cut pieces apart.
Trace the paper plate on a piece of red paper. Cut the circle from the paper.
Cut slits around the edge of the edge.
Glue the paper to the paper plate with the edges overlapping as needed to fit the curve of the paper plate. Allow the plate to dry completely.
Create the eyes by gluing the round pieces in a stack with the red under the white and the black in the middle of the white. Cut a chenille stem in half and attach one eye to each piece.
Decorate the paper plate by attaching pieces with glue.
Glue or tape the paper plate to the popsicle stick, if desired.
Allow the craft to dry completely before playing or displaying.
Summer is around the corner! How do you plan to keep the kids busy this summer? I know I’ll be busy this summer entertaining my girls, so I’m doing my best to plan ahead! There are too many days where I fail to plan out our day and it ends up a complete disaster. This year, I’m changing that and having a plan in place for these long summer days where the kids will be at home and it’s my job to figure out how to entertain them all day! I always find that it’s best to get out of the house for at least part of the day to keep everyone happy!
Here’s a list of activities to do with your children during the summer! Print this list off and keep it handy! It will help serve as a great guide for those days when you want to do something fun with the kids but you just can’t think of anything to do!
Grab a calendar of events for the summer from your library because many times libraries have free programs for children to take advantage of! Plus, your child will enjoy having their very own special library card to check out books or movies!
Sign up Vacation Bible School.
Most churches have a themed Vacation Bible School to attend during the summer. Some VBS weeks are held in the morning, afternoon, or evenings so call your church to find out when or if your child can attend and what age your child needs to be to attend.
Take a trip to the zoo or aquarium.
Children love animals and learn a lot about animals during trips to the zoo or aquarium! If you have a zoo or aquarium nearby, consider purchasing a season pass so you can visit often!
Visit a children’s museum.
Search for the nearest children’s museum and take a trip to a children’s museum for the day. It usually takes a few hours to get through a children’s museum depending on how large it is, so this would be perfect for a day trip! Just like the zoo, you may be able to buy a season pass if you plan to visit more than once during the summer.
Go swimming or find a spray park.
Find a pool or spray park in your area and pack the bags to enjoy a day out. Don’t forget to reapply sunscreen often! Season passes are usually available if you plan to go swimming often during the summer. This is a great time to sign up for summer swim lessons offered, too!
Take a trip to the beach.
Plan a beach day! Be sure to pack up your favorite snacks and drinks (no glass of course) along with towels, plenty of sunscreen, beach toys, and your bathing suits and enjoy a day in the sun at the nearest beach!
Head out for ice cream or sno-cones.
You don’t have to go far to have a great time! Pack the kids up and head out for ice cream or sno-cones at your favorite ice cream parlor. Kids love cold treats, so this is an ice cold treat for them when it’s hot out!
Go to the movies.
Take a break from the heat and head to a movie theater to watch kid friendly movies this summer! Enjoy ice cold drinks, snacks, and popcorn while enjoying the nice A/C inside!
Plan a picnic at a park.
Pack up a nice lunch for the kids and take a trip to a park nearby to enjoy a picnic! After the picnic, allow the kids to have plenty of playtime at the park!
Go camping.
If you have a state park nearby or a outdoor recreation center, plan a camping trip! Pack up the tent or grab the keys to your RV and head out for a family camping trip to enjoy the great outdoors.
Have a skating rink or bowling alley nearby? Pack up your skates or rent skates at your local skating rink or head out for a day of bowling! Kids will love skating around or bowling to fun music while staying cool indoors!
Find an indoor fun park.
Some places have indoor fun parks that offer go-karts, miniature golf, arcade games, bounce houses, and more. Enjoy a day playing games and enjoying time together.
Visit a theme park.
If you have room in your budget, plan a trip to your nearest theme park! This is a perfect day trip activity, so be sure to plan a full day of fun while you are there!
Join summer art or science programs.
Many towns offer art or science programs during the summer for kids. Call around to local resources to find out how you can take advantage of these programs.
Visit a farmer’s market.
Take a trip to a farmer’s market and allow your children to pick out a few healthy fruits or veggies to bring home. Then, prepare fresh fruit salads or snacks for them to enjoy!
Staying indoors at home? Create busy boxes to keep the kids from getting bored!
Plus, here’s a FREE Printable Summer Bingo game to print and complete this summer! Simply check off each activity that your child completes and try to get as many Bingo lines as you can!
There are so many great ways to enjoy the summer. Grab your calendars now and start planning for summertime fun with the kids! This will help beat summertime boredom and hopefully help to keep everyone happy!
What are other ways to keep kids busy during the summer?
Are you tired of hearing your kids say, “I’m bored?” If so, create this I’m Bored Jar to keep around to prevent or help bust boredom!
I’ll provide you with a free printable pack to help you get started.
As parents, nothing is more frustrating than hearing your kids say “I’m bored” during the summer break.
But what if there’s a way to keep them entertained and engaged without spending every waking moment planning activities or shelling out money for summer camps?
Enter the “I’m Bored” jar – a classic parenting hack that’s been around for ages and for good reason too!
In this post, I’ll discuss why parents should create an “I’m Bored” jar for their kids this summer and the benefits of doing so.
I’ll also show you how you can print and use my free I’m Bored printable pack so that you can get started on your own jar, TODAY! Win!
Are you ready to say goodbye to summer boredom? Let’s dive in!
The “I’m Bored” jar encourages creativity
When kids are looking for something to do, they often turn to their screens or rely on their parents for ideas.
The “I’m Bored” jar changes that by encouraging them to use their imagination and be creative.
By filling the jar with fun and unique prompts, kids can explore new ideas and activities on their own, without relying on anyone else’s guidance.
It’s a fun way to spend time together
As parents, we often find ourselves with little time to share with our kids.
By creating an “I’m Bored” jar, you can have fun coming up with ideas and filling the jar together.
It’s a great way to spend time discussing and exploring ways to keep busy, and it creates a sense of teamwork and accomplishment that will leave everyone feeling satisfied.
It’s budget-friendly
Summer camps and activities can be costly, and not every family has the resources to pay for them.
The “I’m Bored” jar is a cost-effective solution that requires nothing more than a jar, craft supplies, and some creativity.
By filling the jar with free or low-cost activities, you can provide your kids with endless entertainment without breaking the bank.
It helps kids develop independence
Summer is a great time for kids to learn new skills and become more independent.
By using the “I’m Bored” jar, kids can explore new activities and learn how to manage their time and resources.
It’s a fun way to instill responsibility and independence in kids that will help them in the long run.
It brings a sense of anticipation and surprise
Finally, the “I’m Bored” jar is a fun way to add some mystery and excitement to your child’s day.
By choosing one prompt at random, kids never know what they’re going to get, which can add an element of surprise to their day.
It also keeps them engaged since they’re curious about what they’re going to pick next.
The “I’m Bored” jar is a simple yet effective parenting hack that’s perfect for summer break.
By encouraging creativity, teamwork, independence, and providing endless options for entertainment, it’s no wonder that parents have been using this hack for ages.
So, are you ready to create your “I’m Bored” jar and say goodbye to summer boredom?
Get started today and watch as your kids discover new activities and skills!
FREE Printable “I’m Bored” Jar Pack
This pack includes 5 pages including premade 30 labels and 10 fill in the blank labels to write in your own ideas.
Here’s what you’ll need.
Supplies:
plastic or glass jar
FREE “I’m Bored” Jar Printable
scissors
permanent Marker (for use on the blank labels)
printer and color ink
optional: laminator and laminator sheets (helps your labels last longer!)
Directions:
Download and print the 5-page “I’m Bored” jar pack.
Cut out the main cover label and place in or secure to the outside of the jar.
Cut out the labels and place them in the jar. Fill out the blank labels if desired. You can have your kids come up with ideas for these labels.
When you kids come to you saying they are bored, have them reach in the jar and pick out a label to complete! Repeat as necessary.
Get creative with how you give your towels to your guests! You can place them rolled up in beach buckets! Or, if kids are watching a beach movie, hand them their party favor towel to sit on during the movie with their beach themed snacks!
Below I’ve created a list of the beach towels in bulk for party favors to include at your next planned party as well as individual towels and hooded towels that you can buy several of to include with your favors.
There are a variety of towel designs to choose from including basic colors with stripes, character towels, or themed towels.
If you are here to find beach towels in bulk for party favors, you have come to the right place. Keep reading to see the available options for your party needs.
Are you planning to camp with the family? Print a Camping Scavenger Hunt to take along with you and check off items you find!
If you are looking for a few great activities for the kids during your camping trip, consider one of the following camping scavenger hunts below to print and enjoy on your trip!
Are you planning a camping trip with your family? Here’s my list of camping essentials for families!
Summer is here and many families are planning summer vacations, daily outings, and fun activities including camping!
Camping is a popular activity to take advantage of in the summer months. I have several memories of camping with my family and every year we got smarter about what to bring with us so that the entire family would have a great time.
Bring plenty of lighting options to help light up your campsite at night! Lighting includes lanterns, flashlights, headlamps, hanging lights, and more.
These lighting items will come in handy for playing games around the table, or even walking to the campground restroom when needed!
Portable coffee maker (for mom and dad!)
If you are a coffee drinker, you don’t have to miss out on your daily coffee!
While you most likely won’t have access to a coffee maker, you can use a portable coffee maker to make yourself a quick and convenient cup.
Family Scavenger Hunt Checklist
Bonus! Print this FREE printable Camping Scavenger Hunt for your family and take it with you on your next camping trip!
You’ll also get access to my Camping Bingo and Camping Pack printables!
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