30+ August Crafts and Activities for Kids
These 30+ August Crafts are a great way to keep your little ones occupied this summer. From dinosaurs to the moon to cookouts, enjoy all these crafts and more. There are so many fun and unique days to celebrate in the month of August. For many families August also means back to school time.
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Fun Facts about August
- The month of August is named after Augustus Ceasar (former emperor of Rome).
- There are over 42,000 people in the United States named “August”.
- August is home to many quirky holidays including Dinosaur Day, Watermelon Day and Chant at the Moon Day.
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August Craft Ideas:
1-6. DIY Circus Themed Crafts for Kids (Free Printable)
Your kiddos will loved these circus themed crafts in honor of International Clown Week (August 1st-7th). These crafts pair along great with books or a history lesson about circuses. You can read the full set of instructions in our post “DIY Circus Themed Crafts for Kids (Free Printable) • In the Bag Kids’ Crafts (inthebagkidscrafts.com)“.
7. Circus Coloring Page {FREE Download!}
If you’re looking for a simple activity that can keep your little ones busy for hours, coloring pages are the way to go. They’re mess free, and a great way to highlight your kids’ creativity. Want to claim your free, printable coloring pages? Check out our article “Circus Coloring Page {FREE Download!}”.
8. Circus Craft for Preschoolers (Printables)
The possibilities are endless with this finger painting activity. Turn your fingerprints into clowns, trapeze artists, a ring leader or whatever your brain can think of! You can claim the free, printable template in our post “Circus Craft for Preschoolers (Printables)“.
9-14. Roaringly Fun DIY Paper Dinosaur Crafts for Kids
Did you know that August 2nd is Dinosaurs Day? These 3D paper dinosaurs are so fun to make and are a great addition to your science lesson plan. Want to read the full set of instructions? Check out our article “Roaringly Fun DIY Paper Dinosaur Crafts for Kids“.
15. Dinosaur Coloring Pages for Kids {FREE!}
If you’re looking for school activities to start the academic year right, then these dinosaur coloring pages are a must-have. You can claim your free, printable coloring pages when you click HERE.
16-20. 5 Easy Dinosaur Crafts for Kids
These five dinosaur crafts are perfect are perfect for all the little paleontologists in your life. From pterodactyls to triceratops, you’ll find all their favorites in this collection. Read “5 Easy Dinosaur Crafts for Kids” to discover how to make all 5 of them.
21. Longneck Dinosaur Crafts
These longneck dinosaurs are so fun to make and take just a few basic supplies. Grab your free template and learn how to make your own HERE.
22. Elephant Craft for Kids (with Free Template)
Celebrate International Elephant Day (August 12th) with this adorable elephant craft for kids. This craft is a great example of how with a little creativity you can turn something completely ordinary into something new and exciting. You can read the full set of instructions in our post “Elephant Craft for Kids (with Free Template)“.
23. Paper Plate Elephant Craft {With Ears that Move!}
If you liked the last elephant craft, then you will love this paper plate elephant with flopping ears. Just pull the string and watch them flap around. Learn how to make this fun craft when you visit “Paper Plate Elephant Craft {With Ears that Move!}”.
24. Paper Elephant Craft
Continue the fun of celebrating International Elephant Day with these fun and simple paper elephant craft. Grab the template and get the instructions HERE.
25. Crescent Moon and Bat Kids’ Craft Mobile
Fun fact: August 15th is Chant at the Moon Day. Celebrate this quirky holiday with this cresent moon (and bat) craft. You can learn how to make it when you click HERE.
26. Moon Craft DIY Card {with FREE Printable}
Did you like the last moon craft? Then check out this 3D Moon card! It’s a great oppurtunity to let your friends and family how awesome and “out of this world” they are. You can learn how to make this card when you read “Moon Craft DIY Card {with FREE Printable}“.
27. DIY Beehive Craft for Kids (with Free Printable)
Did you know that August 21st in National Honey Bee Day? These little creatures are so important to our earth. Show your appreciation with this DIY Beehive Craft for Kids. You can read the full set of instructions in our article “DIY Beehive Craft for Kids (with Free Printable)”.
28. Bumblebee Craft {with Newspaper Stripes!}
Do you have any little environmentalists in your life? I know they will love this recycled newspaper bumblebee craft. You can learn how to make it craft when you click HERE.
29. Easy Bee Craft for Kids
If you’re looking crafts to use up some of the things you have lying around the house, then this bumblebee craft may be what you were looking for. You can learn how to make this bee craft when you click HERE.
30. Paper Ice Cream Craft (with FREE Craft Template)
August 25th is National Banana Spilt Day! Celebrate this quirky holiday with this paper ice cream craft. You can discover the full set of instructions when you click HERE.
31. Free Valentine Printables (for Treat Bags)
Fun fact: August 28th is The Qixi Festival (also referred to as Chinese Valentine’s Day). Crafting is a great way to celebrate your culture, or teach your little one’s about other cultures. Want to claim your free printables? Click HERE.
32. Valentines Coloring Pages for Kids {FREE!}
Looking for more activities to celebrate The Qixi festival? Check out these Valentine’s Day coloring pages. You can get your free, printable coloring pages when you visit the post “Valentines Coloring Pages for Kids {FREE!}”.
33. Picnic Craft for Toddlers
Celebrate Eat Outside Day this August 31st with this picnic craft for toddlers. We know they Mom and Dad always say not to play with your food, but we think you can make an exception just this once. You can learn how to make this craft when you click HERE.
34. Watermelon Mobile Craft
Celebrate Eat Outside Day this August 31st with this watermelon craft. When you’re done, use as a decoration for your family cookouts. Click HERE for the details.
35. Back to School Bookmarks
School is just around the corner, and the perfect way to celebrate is with a craft. These free printable bookmarks simply make reading more fun and help you kick off a new school year. Grab your back to school bookmarks to print and color HERE.
36. School Bus Craft
Get ready for back to school with this fun and simple school bus craft. You can find the full tutorial and free template HERE.
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