Summer Worth Of Fun Inexpensive Art Learning Projects To Occupy Kids 11 At Home

Best Summer Ever: A Summer's Worth of Fun, Inexpensive Art & Learning Projects to Occupy Kids 6–11 at Home for Hours at a Time

by Leila Kalmbach

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Summer is a great time for kids to explore their creativity and learn about art. But with so many different art supplies and activities to choose from, it can be hard to know where to start. That's why we've put together this list of 30 fun and inexpensive art learning projects that are perfect for kids ages 11 and up.

1. Paper Plate Animals

This is a classic and easy art project that is always a hit with kids. Simply provide them with paper plates, markers, paint, and glue, and let them go wild creating their own animal friends.

2. Pipe Cleaner Sculptures

Pipe cleaners are a great material for kids to experiment with because they are bendable and can be used to create a variety of different shapes and structures. Encourage kids to use their imaginations and create their own pipe cleaner sculptures, or provide them with some examples to get them started.

3. Nature Collage

This is a great project for getting kids outside and exploring nature. Simply have them collect natural materials such as leaves, flowers, and sticks, and then glue them to a piece of paper or cardboard to create a collage.

4. Paper Bag Puppets

Paper bag puppets are a fun and easy way for kids to express their creativity and develop their storytelling skills. Simply provide them with paper bags, markers, paint, and any other materials they may want to use, and let them create their own puppets.

5. Yarn Painting

Yarn painting is a great way for kids to explore color and texture. Simply provide them with a piece of cardboard or canvas, some yarn, and some glue. Show them how to dip the yarn into the glue and then drag it across the cardboard or canvas to create their own unique designs.

6. Salt Dough Ornaments

Salt dough ornaments are a fun and easy way to get kids into the holiday spirit. Simply make a batch of salt dough and then let kids use cookie cutters to cut out shapes or mold their own ornaments. Once the ornaments are dry, they can be painted or decorated with markers or glitter.

7. Bead Jewelry

Bead jewelry is a great way for kids to develop their fine motor skills and creativity. Simply provide them with a variety of beads and some string or elastic cord, and let them create their own unique jewelry pieces.

8. Paper Plate Masks

Paper plate masks are a fun and easy way for kids to let their imaginations run wild. Simply provide them with paper plates, markers, paint, and any other materials they may want to use, and let them create their own masks.

9. Popsicle Stick Picture Frames

Popsicle stick picture frames are a great way for kids to display their favorite photos or artwork. Simply glue popsicle sticks together to form a frame, and then let kids decorate the frame with paint, markers, or other materials.

10. Egg Carton Caterpillars

Egg carton caterpillars are a fun and easy way for kids to learn about metamorphosis. Simply cut an egg carton into individual cups, and then let kids paint them to look like caterpillars. Once the paint is dry, kids can add googly eyes and pipe cleaner antennae to their caterpillars.

11. Cardboard Box Cars

Cardboard box cars are a great way for kids to develop their imagination and creativity. Simply provide them with a large cardboard box and let them use their imaginations to create their own cars. They can paint the cars, add wheels, and even create their own steering wheels.

12. Paper Plate Suncatchers

Paper plate suncatchers are a great way for kids to learn about light and color. Simply provide them with paper plates, tissue paper, and contact paper. Let them cut shapes out of the tissue paper and then glue the tissue paper to the paper plates. Once the glue is dry, cover the paper plates with contact paper to create a suncatcher.

13. Pipe Cleaner Flowers

Pipe cleaner flowers are a great way for kids to learn about plant life. Simply provide them with pipe cleaners and some beads. Let them bend the pipe cleaners to create the stems and petals of the flowers, and then add beads to the centers of the flowers.

14. Paper Bag Lanterns

Paper bag lanterns are a great way for kids to light up their homes or backyards. Simply provide them with paper bags, tissue paper, and a light source. Let them cut shapes out of the tissue paper and then glue the tissue paper to the paper bags. Once the glue is dry, insert a light source into the paper bags to create a lantern.

15. Button Art

Button art is a great way for kids to develop their fine motor skills and creativity. Simply provide them with buttons and a piece of cardboard or canvas. Let them glue the buttons to

Best Summer Ever: A Summer's Worth of Fun, Inexpensive Art & Learning Projects to Occupy Kids 6–11 at Home for Hours at a Time

by Leila Kalmbach

4.5 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1459 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	50 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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