Easy Summer Art Lessons

Easy Summer Art Lessons

Set up all kinds of art projects for kids with these handy and easy summer art lessons. All of these can be done with or without the templates so you can easily adjust the projects to your needs.

Easy Summer Art Lessons for Kids

There is a variety of summer themed projects included, exploring different techniques and utilizing different art supplies.

  • Colorful fish art lesson: paint a underwater scene, use the template for the fish and have the kids decorate them before they paste them onto the background they have created.
  • Ocean sunset art lesson with warm and cool colors: Uset the template and have the kids color it in or have the kids follow easy step by step instructions to draw their own ocean sunset scene. This project is perfect for learning about warm and cool colors.
  • Sun mosaic: use up scrap paper from your other projects to create a fun paper mosiac art.
  • Watercolor and chalk pastel seashell: Explore chalk pastels and watercolors with this fun project. Have the kids draw a seashell by following the step by step instructions or have them use a premade template to make this a quick rainy day activity.
  • Silhouette palm art: Make a wonderful grid art silhouette.

Each printable template includes easy-to-follow instructions and graphic lessons that help kids learn new techniques.

So grab your templates (log into your account or become our member), paints, and brushes, and get ready for an artsy summer.

Easy Summer Art Lessons

3D Turtle Paper Craft Template

3D Turtle Paper Craft Template

Let the kids make a cute underwater scene with our 3D turtle paper craft template.

3D Turtle Paper Craft Template

The set includes two versions.

A black and white printout that kids color in all by themselves (they can either color the circles or you can print them on colored paper to make things easier). We’ve also included a precolored version that’s just waiting for some cut and glue magic.

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3D Turtle Paper Template

Sun Directed Drawing – How to Draw a Sun

Sun Guided Drawing Printable

Brighten your day with our directed drawing tutorial designed to teach kids and beginners how to draw a sun. This engaging resource is perfect for incorporating into weather-themed crafts and activities.

Sun Guided Drawing Printable

We offer two printable versions of this user-friendly tutorial: one with space to draw directly on the page, and another for kids who prefer to use their own paper.

Both versions are created to ensure the drawing process is simple and enjoyable.

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How to Draw Sun Step by Step Tutorial

Summer Scissor Skills Crafts

Prepare your little ones for kindergarten by having them practice their cutting skills with these fun summer-themed scissor skills crafts. These easy cutting activities are designed to engage and entertain young minds while developing essential fine motor skills.

Features:

  1. Variety of Patterns: from simple to more complex lines to follow, there’s plenty of cutting exercises included
  2. Color and Black & White Versions: Choose between our vibrant color templates or the classic black and white versions that kids can either leave as they are or color them in before they start cutting along the dashed lines
  3. Perfect for summer:The characters included are jellyfish, octopus, sun and mermaid, making this set of printables perfect to use during the summer vacation.
  4. Educational and Entertaining: This craft not only hones scissor skills but also promotes concentration, hand-eye coordination, and creativity. It’s a delightful blend of learning and festive fun!

Access the Printable Summer Scissor Skills Craft by logging in to your existing account or by purchasing a membership that gives you access to all of our templates and printables.

Jellyfish Craft Template

Swirly Paper Jellyfish Craft Template

We’re sharing a sea of creativity for kids, a jellyfish craft template suitable for kids of all ages!

Dive into the imaginative world as little ones decorate their jellyfish with paper strips or any other materials of their choice.

Swirly Paper Jellyfish Craft Template

The set includes two printable templates available in two sizes.

Choose a printer-friendly or full-colored version if kids want to craft right away!

We gathered some ideas on how this template can be used:

  • cut colorful paper strips and have the kids either make curly tentacles or zig-zag folded tentacles
  • cut lengths of colorful yarn, creating tentacles in various colors and adding a textured effect
  • twist pipe cleaners into curly shapes and attach them to the jellyfish for bouncy and playful tentacles
  • wrinkle up tissue paper to make the tentacles

Easy, fun, and limitless possibilities!

Let the underwater crafting adventure begin by logging into your account (or becoming a member if you haven’t already) and downloading the PDF.

Swirly Paper Jellyfish Craft

Boat Directed Drawing – How to Draw a Boat

Sail the high seas with our sailboat directed drawing tutorial. Easy to follow instructions and a lot of fun for you and your kids.

The set includes two printable versions, one with a blank space for drawing and one with larger instructions.

With clear, easy-to-follow instructions, children will have a blast drawing their very own boat.

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How to Draw a Boat Step by Step Tutorial

Printable Paper Palm Tree Craft Template

Printable Paper Palm Tree Craft Template

Are you ready for a tropical crafting adventure? Use our printable paper palm tree craft template!

Printable Paper Palm Tree Craft Template

This fun PDF template lets kids create their palm trees using paper. It’s perfect for summer crafting sessions or adding a touch of paradise to any day.

With multiple template options, children can choose the crafting experience that suits them best.

Use a tracing template so kids can trace the palm tree parts onto colored paper and customize their creations with unique color combinations.

The printer-friendly version allows eager crafters to jump right into the fun with the option, allowing them to start assembling their palm tree craft immediately.

For those who can’t wait to see their palm tree in full, vibrant color, our pre-colored template is the perfect choice for instant tropical vibes.

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The paper palm tree craft template is a fantastic way to keep kids engaged, creative, and excited about crafting during summer and beyond!

Printable Paper Palm Tree Craft

Ice Cream Directed Drawing – How to Draw an Ice Cream

Ice Cream Guided Drawing Printable

Draw an adorable ice cream cone or a yummy popsicle using two printable guides with our ice cream-directed drawing tutorial.

Ice Cream Guided Drawing Printable

With two printable drawing guides, this engaging tutorial is perfect for little ones who love icy sweet treats.

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How to Draw an Ice Cream Step by Step Tutorial

Printable Summer Coloring Pages

Ready for the Summer? Grab your coloring supplies and have fun with our Printable Summer Coloring Pages.

They are perfect for younger and older students.

Summer Coloring Sheets

The set includes 30 summer coloring sheets with designs ranging from the easiest to more detailed ones. The kids can use crayons, markers, colored pencils, or any other coloring supplies.

Summer Coloring Pages

Shark Coloring Pages

Get your crayons running this summer and color an extensive collection of shark coloring pages.

These sea animal sheets are perfect for kindergarteners and older kids, as the set includes various designs.

Shark Coloring Sheets

There are 30 different shark coloring pages in this set. You will get to choose your favorite ones, print them out, and let the fun begin. The motives of sharks go from the most easy-to-color to more detailed ones. Kids will love coloring these fantastic ocean animals.

Shark Coloring Pages

Summer Paper Craft Template

Ready for holiday vibes? Let’s make a nice summer craft completely out of paper. It’s super easy and fun to make.

Summer Paper Craft

You will need a few color papers to make this craft. We recommend using construction paper, but the regular one will also be fine. To make the summer paper craft you’ll need to cut out the template and trace the parts on colored papers. Instructions on how to assemble the craft are provided. Have fun!

Summer Paper Craft Template

Mermaid Guided Drawing – How to Draw a Mermaid

Dive into the ocean and swim with this mythical beauty by printing out our mermaid guided drawing – how to draw tutorial. It easy to follow and perfect for the summer holidays.

Mermaid Guided Drawing Printable

The set includes 2 pages with guided mermaid drawing.

On the first page, kids can draw the mermaid on the bottom half of the paper, while the second page includes bigger images and doesn’t have space for drawing.

Enjoy the summer while having fun learning how to draw.

How to Draw a Mermaid Step by Step Tutorial

Mermaid Coloring Pages

Ready for the underwater adventure? Print out these mermaid coloring pages and enjoy the summer coloring them.

They are perfect for kindergarteners and older kids who love these mysterious beauties.

Mermaid Coloring Sheets

The set includes 30 different mermaid coloring sheets. You can choose the ones with big motives for younger kids, and print the ones with more detailed motives for older students.

They will come in handy for holidays to keep your kids busy and active, coloring their beauties.

Mermaid Coloring Pages

Lobster Coloring Page

Keep your children busy for a while with a fun lobster coloring page.

This underwater animal lives mostly on the sea floor and has enormous claws. It will be perfect during the ocean animals unit and can be great during the summer holidays.

The design is simple, as it contains big areas for your kids or students to color them in. It is suitable for younger kids who love their crayons and older ones.

Lobster Coloring Page

Diver Coloring Page

This diver coloring page will be perfect during the summer. Kids will be coloring a young diver with flippers and a mask. In the background, there are two fishes, some corals, and seaweed.

The page is suitable for younger and older audience and can be colored in with ease.

The diver coloring page will be also a great addition to the oceans themed unit for your students.

Diver Coloring Page

Shark Color by Number Worksheets

This color by code worksheet is great for summer, especially during the shark week. Kids will be coloring different sections of the image by following the color key provided at the top of the page.
They will work on numbers all up to 7, simproving their number recognition and strengthening their fine motor skills at the same time.

After they’re done coloring the sections with accurate colors, the image of a cute shark will reveal.
These types of color by code worksheets are perfect for pre-K and kindergartners who love using their coloring supplies and need some fun number practice.

Printable Ice Cream Craft

Set up a pretend play ice cream shop, just print out these adorable ice cream crafts and have the kids design their own popsicles and cones. After all an ice cream shop will only stand out if they serve unique and delicious ice cream.

This summer craft template has a bunch of different ice cream and cone designs that come both in black and white for kids to color as well as a pre-colored version for teachers to use to save on time.

Ice Cream Craft Printable Template

Tissue Paper Jellyfish Craft Template

This fun summer craft will look great with tissue paper or as an more environment friendly alternative, newspaper that kids color / paint first. Add a string for hanging and you have a cool little decoration for your home or for your classroom – it will make a lovely dance in the air.

Template comes with craft instructions.

Tissue Paper Jellyfish Craft for Kids