Beach Craft activities for children which are fun things to do during summer vacation. These beach craft ideas include handprint art, starfish art, seashell wind chimes, seashell monogram, beach ball crafts and edible crafts. No need for your kids to be bored during Summer vacation. Go through this list of fun beach themed things to do that are guaranteed to keep them busy the whole summer through.
Beach Crafts
Summer is the time to try new crafts and old favorites. Explore these beach crafts, from sand art and sand candles to a seashell shadow box. So perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, and big kids alike!
1. Sand Handprint ~ Make a sand handprint keepsake to capture your toddler’s precious memories. You can also make a footprint using the same technique with plaster of paris.
2. Beach Sensory Tub & Playdough {Sensory} ~ Enjoy a bit of the beach at home with this beach sensory tub and playdoh project for preschoolers and toddlers. Use a homemade playdoh recipe and add some sand to create a unique and interesting texture.
3. Styrofoam Cup Sea Crabs ~ You don’t have to visit the beach to bring it home. You can create these adorable styrofoam cup crabs. They are simple to make using items already at home.
Seashell Crafts
Seashell crafts are an easy project to make for the kids and great for decorating the classroom or home. Find out more seashell craft ideas here.
4. Seashell Monogram ~ This post shows you beautiful ways to display your seashell collection. You can decorate wood monograms with seashells, display in a dish or make beautiful artwork with the seashells.
5. How to Make Gel Wax Candles ~ Making these gel wax candles would be a super fun project with the kids. If you went sea shelling this summer they would be perfect for the candles. Also, they’re a great keepsake.
6. How to Make a Vacation Memory Vase {repurpose} ~ Capture those summer memories by using a vacation picture and collected seashells to create a beach themed memory vase. Step by step tutorial after the link.
7. Salt Dough Seashell Craft ~ Use this simple salt dough recipe to pair with collected sea shells. Display the pretties on a night stand, side table or mantle.
8. Shell Wind Chimes ~ Make a wind chime using your child’s beach collection. All you need is fishing line.
Beach Ball Crafts
A beach ball craft is an art project that allows an individual to customize the colors and spin of their beach ball. Learn more about these fun crafts here. Get ready for beach ball weather with these fun crafts.
9. Beach Ball Fruit Pizza ~ You’ve all heard of a fruit pizza, right? This takes it to a whole new level, turning it into a beach ball. This edible decor would be perfect for a summer pool party.
10. Beach Ball Preschool Art ~ A fun craft for preschoolers and toddlers. They can can practice identify colors or even make a pattern.
Beach Art Projects
These beach art projects emphasize the beauty and peacefulness of the beach while using a variety of painting, cutting, and drawing techniques. Kids will enjoy creating many of these art projects when at the shore, or even at home!
11. How To Make Your Own Jellyfish {Kids Paper Crafts} ~ Make your own super cute jellyfish kids paper craft in just 5 easy steps. This would be a wonderful craft for a birthday party.
12. Paper Plate Shark Jaws ~ Shark week or shark-themed party whichever these would be fabulous! String them together and make a garland.
13. Cardboard Tube Octopus {Easy Craft} ~ What preschooler would not want to make this cute little octopus? It is made from cardboard tubes that normally go right into the landfill. Craft and recycle at the same time. Decorate your mini octopus with dots, stripes, buttons, googly eyes, and anything else you have around the house.
14. Paper Plate Fish Craft {Kids Craft Projects} ~ This art project is easy to set up for and super fun for your kids to make! Goes perfectly with the book “Ten Little Fish.” An educational yet fun activity perfect for preschoolers and toddlers!
15. Sandpaper Starfish ~ Create a super fun sandy starfish without the mess. You can get the sand texture by using sandpaper.
16. Hand and Footprint Lobster {Preschool Craft Activities} ~ This hand and footprint lobster preschool craft activity is a simple and fun way to spend craft time with your little ones.
Edible Beach Crafts
Ditch the boring old sandcastles, and create something to eat at the ocean beach with these easy, yummy, ocean-y edible beach crafts. Help the kids out with these easy edible beach crafts. Yum.
17. Sand Crab Cupcakes {Edible Art Projects for Kids} ~ There is nothing crabby about these cute sand crab cupcakes. Let the kids decorate cupcakes or just have them create candy crabs to enjoy while chilling at the ocean bay.
18. Sand Dollar Cookie {Craft Ideas} ~ These beautiful ocean sand dollars are actually a cookie made from tapioca flour and coconut milk. A fun addition to your beach themed party or a unique edible craft to make with the kids this summer.
19. A Crabby Apple Lunch {Food Crafts} ~ Your little one won’t be crabby about stopping to eat lunch with this cute guy on his plate. A peanut butter and jelly sandwich with a apple are transformed into a happy little crab.

20. Watermelon Shark ~ This fun watermelon shark has become a fun yearly treat for us in the summer. Get the kids involved and make it a fun afternoon activity!
21. Beach Scene Pudding Cups ~ Rachel and her kiddos whipped the little beauties up while they were camping. See what ingredients you have lying around and come up with a scene of your own.
More Crafts and Activities for Kids from Tip Junkie:
- The fun will not pop when you make these impressive Blowing Bubble Recipes!
- Looking for some adorable fun with handprints? Try out these Fun Handprint Art Activities for Children.
- These clever Cardboard and Cardboard Tube Crafts will let your kid’s creativity soar.
- Check out these fun things to make with egg cartons for some real crafty afternoon.
- You’ll never run out of craft ideas with paper plates, especially if you’re making them with kids.
- Spring will never be the same again once the kids try these Spring Break Activities for Kids.
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Thanks so much for including my styrofoam cup crabs! This is an awesome round up!