5 Nature-Based Crafts to do with Kids this Summer

5 Nature-Based Crafts for Kids brought to you with love by KingdomCare Sitters.

Summer is the perfect time to help kids unplug, explore the outdoors, and get creative using the beauty of nature. While planning activities during winter can be a bit more challenging, summertime offers endless opportunities — and KingdomCare Sitters is here to support parents with ideas that are not only fun but also meaningful.

We’ve gathered a few easy nature-based crafts that use items you can find right outside your door. These activities are great for children of all ages, and they can be enjoyed with parents, siblings, or even one of our trusted KingdomCare sitters during a fun-filled afternoon.

🍃 1. Leaf Nook (A Leaf Bookmark)

What You’ll Need:

• A few flat, dried leaves
• Clear contact paper or packing tape
• Scissors
• Hole punch (optional)
• String or ribbon (optional)

Instructions:

1. Find flat, colorful leaves on a walk or in the backyard.
2. Sandwich them between clear contact paper or packing tape.
3. Trim the edges into a neat bookmark shape.
4. Add a ribbon if you’d like for a polished touch.

📚 Great for reading time or as a gift for a book-loving family member!

📓 2. DIY Nature Journal

What You’ll Need:

• Blank notebook or stapled paper
• Crayons, markers
• Collected nature items (leaves, twigs, feathers)
• Glue or tape

Instructions:

1. Take a nature walk and collect small treasures.
2. Glue or tape them into your journal and add drawings or simple observations.
3. Encourage your child to use all five senses when describing what they find.

✍️ KingdomCare Sitters love encouraging mindfulness and creativity through journaling and observation.

💐 3. Backyard Flower Bouquet

What You’ll Need:

• Wildflowers
• Scissors (or child-safe clippers)
• String or ribbon
• Small jar or bottle (optional)

Instructions:

1. Gather wildflowers during a stroll.
2. Bundle and tie them with ribbon.
3. Place in a jar or give as a sweet surprise to a loved one.

💐 A simple way to brighten a room — or someone’s day!

🎨 4. Rock Painting with a Nature Twist

What You’ll Need:

• Smooth stones
• Acrylic paint or paint pens
• Brushes and water

Instructions:

1. Find a few clean, flat rocks.
2. Paint insects, animals, or leafy patterns.
3. Once dry, use them as garden decorations or hide them for others to discover!

🎨 A favorite KingdomCare craft because it’s hands-on, colorful, and mess-friendly with a little outdoor setup.

🍂 5. Nature Collage

What You’ll Need:

• Cardstock or cardboard
• Glue
• Found objects from nature (twigs, petals, bark, etc.)
• Optional: crayons or markers

Instructions:

1. Arrange your natural items on the paper to form a design.
2. Glue everything down and let it dry.
3. Add drawings or labels to describe your creation.

🖼️ These 5 Nature-Based crafts for kids make great keepsakes to remember summer adventures.

💛 About KingdomCare Sitters

At KingdomCare Sitters, we’re more than just childcare

— we’re a faith-driven, compassionate partner for families. Our sitters come prepared with safe, creative activities like these crafts, and we believe in nurturing the hearts and minds of every child we serve. Whether it’s a rainy day or a sunny afternoon outdoors, we aim to create meaningful moments filled with joy, learning, and love.

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