Artesanías de verano fáciles para niños: Ideas divertidas y creativas

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Why Summer Crafts Are More Than Just Fun: The Benefits for Your Child's Development
3. Speech Blubs: Your Partner in Helping Your Child Communicate
4. Fun and Easy Summer Crafts for Little Learners
5. Helping Your Child Communicate Through Crafts
6. Why Speech Blubs is Great: Smart Screen Time
7. Choosing the Right Speech Blubs Plan for Your Family
8. Conclusion
9. FAQ

Introduction

The sun is shining, school's out, and summer is here! But let's be real, parents: that excitement can quickly turn into "I'm bored!" Before you turn on the TV, imagine turning those moments into fun, family time, and helping your child grow! Summer crafts aren't just about keeping them busy; they're great for their imagination, motor skills, and especially, their speech and language.

In this guide, we'll share lots of easy summer crafts for kids of all ages. We'll share simple projects that don't need a lot of stuff or a lot of cleaning up, so the fun is bigger than the frustration. More than just giving you a list, we'll show you how each craft can help your child communicate, express themselves, learn new words, and build important skills. And we'll show you how Speech Blubs, a tool created by parents who've been there, can help your child "speak their mind and heart" through fun screen time.

Why Summer Crafts Are More Than Just Fun: The Benefits for Your Child's Development

Besides being fun, crafts are really good for your child's development. They aren't just silly games; they're awesome ways to learn while playing.

Helping Fine Motor Skills and Coordination

From holding paintbrushes and squeezing glue to cutting paper and using beads, crafts help practice fine motor skills. These small movements are important for writing, buttoning, and feeding themselves. As kids use materials, they also improve hand-eye coordination, learning to use their hands based on what they see. This is really important for everyday life.

Helping Your Child Think and Solve Problems

Crafts often involve following instructions, choosing colors, and figuring out how to make something. This helps your child think, solve problems, and make decisions. They might try different ways to put things together or decide how to make a shape. They learn by trying things out in a safe way.

Boosting Creativity and Letting Them Express Themselves

Crafts let kids be themselves. There's no right or wrong way to decorate a rock or design sunglasses. This helps them imagine and bring their ideas to life. It makes them feel good and builds their confidence.

Helping Them Be Patient and Focus

It can be hard to be patient and focus these days. Crafts help with this, even easy ones. They need to pay attention and wait for things to dry. This helps them learn to focus, which is important for school and life.

Helping Them Handle Emotions

Some crafts, like play dough or stress balls, can be calming. Doing the same thing over and over and feeling different textures can help kids handle their feelings, worry less, and calm down. Finishing a project also makes them feel good about themselves.

Helping Them Talk and Learn Language

Most importantly for us at Speech Blubs, crafts are great for helping kids learn language. Every step and material is a chance to talk, listen, and learn. Kids naturally talk about what they're doing, ask questions, explain what they want, and follow instructions. This helps them learn words, use sentences, and have conversations. Doing crafts with you also helps them connect and communicate better, which is important for future relationships.

Speech Blubs: Your Partner in Helping Your Child Communicate

At Speech Blubs, we know how important communication is. We want to help kids "speak their minds and hearts." Our company was started by parents who had kids with speech problems. They wanted a fun and easy way to help them, since 1 in 4 kids need speech support. We mix learning with play to make "smart screen time."

Crafts are great for learning with your hands, and Speech Blubs helps online. We offer a better option than just watching shows, and a way for families to connect, even when using a device. We teach communication skills by showing videos of kids talking and having your child copy them. This is a natural and fun way to learn, and it helps kids feel confident and less frustrated as they learn to talk. To learn more about how our app works,learn more about the science behind Speech Blubs.

Now, let's look at some easy summer crafts that help your child communicate!

Fun and Easy Summer Crafts for Little Learners

These crafts are simple, fun, and can be changed for different ages and skills. Remember, the point is not to be perfect, but to create and communicate.

Sensory & Imaginative Play Crafts

1. Homemade Play Dough

Making your own play dough is a great sensory experience that helps them describe things.

• Time Estimate:10-15 minutes (plus cooling)
• Age:3+ (adult supervision for heating)
• Materials:½ cup corn starch, 1 cup baking soda, ¾ cup water, saucepan, optional food coloring or essential oils.
• Instructions:
• 1. Mix all three main ingredients in a saucepan.
  2. Heat on medium for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly until it forms a solid ball.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Once cool, knead in food coloring or essential oils for added sensory fun.
• Speech & Language Connection:As you mix, talk about thetexture(sticky, smooth, crumbly),temperature(hot, cooling), andcolors. Once it's ready, encourage them to play and tell stories. "What are you making? Alongsnake? Atalltower?" For a child learning more words, Speech Blubs has categories like "Sensory Play" or "Farm Animals" that they can act out with the dough. For example, making farm animals can lead to making animal sounds and saying their names, which they can see in the app's "Animal Kingdom" section. This helps them practice sounds they've seen other kids make.

2. Magic Nuudles Building

These colorful "nuudles" are made of corn starch and stick together with a little water, so they can build anything they want.

• Time Estimate:30 minutes to ongoing
• Age:3+
• Materials:Magic Nuudles, a damp paper towel or sponge.
• Instructions:Put a little dampness on a surface. Kids dab the nuudles onto the dampness, then press them together to build whatever they imagine.
• Speech & Language Connection:This craft is great for practicing words like "on top," "next to," "under," colors, and shapes. Ask your child to describe what they made ("I built atallrobot withredarms!") or tell a story about it. For a child working on sentences, you can say things like "I see abluenuudle" or "Let's buildup." This fun activity makes it easier to communicate, just like the fun learning in Speech Blubs.

3. DIY Stress Balls

A fun and calming craft that helps them relax!

• Time Estimate:45 minutes
• Age:5+ (because of permanent markers)
• Materials:Balloons, sand, rice, or flour, funnel, scissors, permanent markers.
• Instructions:
• 1. Stretch out a balloon.
  2. Use a funnel to fill the balloon with your chosen material (sand, rice, or flour) until full.
  3. Remove the funnel, press out excess air, and tightly knot the balloon.
  4. Cut off any excess rubber.
  5. Decorate with silly faces or designs using permanent markers.
• Speech & Language Connection:Talk about the differenttexturesof the fillings ("Is itgrittylike sand orsoftlike flour?"). When decorating, talk aboutemotionsthat the faces show ("Is hehappy?Surprised?"). This is a great way to teach them words for emotions. For children who have trouble with emotions, this craft helps them talk about them. Speech Blubs has sections that help children understand and say their feelings, so this is a great activity to follow up with.

Nature & Outdoor Inspired Crafts

4. Rock Magnets

Turn regular rocks into fun magnets for the fridge or story stones.

• Time Estimate:1 hour (for drying)
• Age:3+
• Materials:River rock, googly eyes, magnet, strong glue, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, water cups.
• Instructions:
• 1. Have your kids paint the rock their favorite colors. Let dry completely.
  2. Glue on googly eyes once the paint is dry. Let dry.
  3. Apply a large dollop of glue to attach the magnet to the back of the rock. Let dry.
• Speech & Language Connection:This is great for describing things ("My rock isbumpyandgreen!"), saying animal names (if you make them into animals), and telling stories. Imagine making a set of rock characters and acting out a story with them. For a child working on sentences, you can say "I see asmoothrock" or "The rock isblueandred." If your child loves animals, Speech Blubs has an "Animal Kingdom" section with videos that can help them learn animal sounds and names to use with their rock creations.

5. DIY Suncatchers

Capture the summer light with colorful suncatchers.

• Time Estimate:20-30 minutes (plus drying)
• Age:3+
• Materials:Pre-made plastic suncatchers (or even clear contact paper and tissue paper), craft paint, paintbrushes, water cups.
• Instructions:
• 1. Choose a suncatcher shape.
  2. Decorate with colorful paints.
  3. Use water to clean brushes when switching colors.
  4. Allow paint to fully dry before hanging in a sunny window.
• Speech & Language Connection:This craft is great for learning color names and talking about light. "Which color will you usenext? How does thelightshine through thered?" For a child learning new words, describing the actions ("I'mpainting," "It'sdrying") and the result ("It's sobright!") helps them learn. This activity helps them use words, and can be followed by using our app, which shows videos of kids using these words. If you're wondering if Speech Blubs can help your child,take our quick 3-minute preliminary screenerto get a simple idea and a free 7-day trial.

6. Homemade Wind Chimes

Make pretty decorations that make noise in the summer breeze.

• Time Estimate:20-60 minutes (depending on how complicated)
• Age:3+
• Materials:Pre-made wind chime kits, or natural materials like sticks, shells, pebbles, old keys; string/yarn; paint, glitter, glue; something to use as a top support (e.g., a small sturdy stick, an old CD).
• Instructions:
• 1. If using a kit, decorate the pieces with paint, glitter, or stickers.
  2. If making from scratch, collect natural materials. Paint or decorate them.
  3. Once dry, help your child tie the decorated items to strings of varying lengths.
  4. Attach these strings to your chosen top support (stick, CD), ensuring they hang freely.
• Speech & Language Connection:Talk aboutsounds("Listen to theclinking!"),sizes("Which shell isbigger?"), andlengths("Make this stringlong!"). This craft helps them tell the difference between sounds and describe things. For children learning to put things in order, tell them the steps: "First, wegatherthe shells. Then, wepaintthem. Next, wetiethe string." This practice is important and is similar to the fun activities in Speech Blubs.

Wearable & Decorative Crafts

7. Design-Your-Own Sunglasses

A fun activity that lets kids show off their style.

• Time Estimate:20 minutes (plus drying)
• Age:5+ (because of permanent markers)
• Materials:Plain sunglasses, permanent markers, stickers, glitter, jewels, adhesive.
• Instructions:
• 1. Gather all decorating materials.
  2. Let kids unleash their creativity to decorate the frames as they please.
  3. Allow any glued-on items to dry completely before wearing.
• Speech & Language Connection:This is great for talking aboutcolors,shapes(of jewels or stickers), andpersonal preferences. "Do you likesparklyorplain? Which color looksbest?" For a child who is learning to talk but loves accessories, decorating sunglasses helps them say "my glasses," "red," "sparkly." You can then find "My Body" or "My Day" sections in the Speech Blubs app to practice describing clothes or accessories, copying how other kids say the words.

8. Washer Necklaces

Simple, stylish, and helps practice fine motor skills.

• Time Estimate:30 minutes
• Age:3+
• Materials:Metal washer, string/yarn, beads, glitter, paint, paintbrushes, water cup.
• Instructions:
• 1. Decorate the metal washers with paint, glitter, and other embellishments. Let dry.
  2. Once dry, help your child thread the string through the washer.
  3. Add beads on either side of the washer, then tie a firm knot to form the necklace.
• Speech & Language Connection:Focus onsequencing("First the paint, then the glitter, then the string!"),colors, andsizesof beads. Asking "What'snext?" helps them learn to anticipate. For children working on following instructions, break down the steps into small pieces. This also helps them have conversations as they show off their necklace.

9. Pasta Necklaces

A classic for a reason – this craft can be changed however you want and is great for fine motor skills.

• Time Estimate:30-45 minutes (for glue/paint to dry)
• Age:3+
• Materials:Dry pasta (various shapes like penne, rigatoni, ditalini), yarn or string, paint, glue, markers, scissors.
• Instructions:
• 1. Color or paint the pasta pieces. Let them dry completely.
  2. Once dry, thread the pasta onto pieces of yarn to create unique patterns and designs.
  3. Tie the ends of the yarn to form a necklace.
• Speech & Language Connection:This craft is great for practicingpatterns("red, blue, red, blue"),counting("How many pieces of pasta?"),colors, andshapes(of the pasta). It’s also great for developing hand skills. Ask your child to describe what they made to others, which helps them tell stories. For children who learn best by seeing, seeing and copying the craft and then learning the words in Speech Blubs can be really helpful.

Water & Summer Theme Crafts

10. Sponge Sailboats

Perfect for playing in water in a tub, sink, or pool.

• Time Estimate:20 minutes
• Age:3+
• Materials:Sheet of construction paper, sponge, wooden skewer (blunt end), marker/pencil, scissors, something to poke a hole with (e.g., back of a paintbrush).
• Instructions:
• 1. Trace and cut out a large triangle from construction paper for the sail.
  2. Poke two holes in the sail (one at the top, one at the bottom, centered).
  3. Insert the skewer through these holes to create the mast and sail.
  4. Poke a hole in the middle of the sponge.
  5. Insert the skewer (mast) into the sponge (boat). Cut off any sharp skewer points.
• Speech & Language Connection:This craft helps them talk about action words ("float," "sink," "sail," "blow"), words like "on," "in," "under," and describing water ("wet," "splashy"). Racing the boats helps them compete ("My boat isfaster!"). For a child practicing sentences, describing the steps of making the sailboat ("First, cut the sail. Next, poke holes. Then, attach to the sponge.") helps them put things in order, which is similar to how Speech Blubs helps children with communication.

11. Sand Art Bottles

A calming activity that makes beautiful art.

• Time Estimate:30 minutes
• Age:5+
• Materials:Colored sand (or make your own with salt and chalk), clear bottles or jars (recycled works great!), funnel, measuring cups/scoops.
• Instructions:
• 1. Pour different colors of sand into separate cups.
  2. Place a funnel into the top of your bottle.
  3. Have your kids scoop and pour sand through the funnel, layering colors to create their design.
  4. Fill to the top and seal tightly.
• Speech & Language Connection:This craft is great for practicing color names, putting things in order ("Which colorfirst?"), and amounts ("A little bit ofblue, a lot ofyellow"). It also lets them talk about patterns. For a child who doesn't talk a lot, pouring sand can help them relax and feel more comfortable saying what they want and see. For a parent whose child loves colors, the "Colors and Shapes" section of Speech Blubs can help them learn the words from this craft.

12. Ocean-Themed Crafts (Jellyfish, Whales, Fish)

Bring the ocean inside with paper plate creatures.

• Time Estimate:30-60 minutes
• Age:3+
• Materials:Paper plates, construction paper, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, paint, glue, scissors, yarn/ribbon.
• Instructions (for a simple jellyfish):
• 1. Paint a paper plate in ocean colors (blue, purple, pink). Let dry.
  2. Cut strips of construction paper, yarn, or ribbon for tentacles.
  3. Glue the tentacles to the underside of the plate.
  4. Add googly eyes to the top for a face.
• Speech & Language Connection:This craft is great for learning animal names, sounds, where they live, and describing words ("slimy," "wobbly," "blue," "big"). Making different sea creatures helps them play and tell stories about underwater adventures. For a child with a small vocabulary, making animal masks and then using the "Animal Kingdom" section in Speech Blubs helps them practice jellyfish and whale sounds and words by watching and copying other kids. This connection between the craft and the app helps them learn.

Helping Your Child Communicate Through Crafts

To really help your child's speech and language with crafts, here are some tips:

• Narrate and Show:As you do crafts, describe what you're doing, what your child is doing, and what you see. "I'mcuttingtheredpaper. You'regluingthesparklystar."
• Ask Questions That Need More Than Yes/No:Instead of yes/no questions, ask questions that make them say more. "Tell me about your drawing!" or "What do you think will happen next?"
• Add to Their Words:If your child says "blue," you can say "Yes, that's abig bluecircle!" or "You chose thepretty bluepaint."
• Let Them Choose:"Do you want theredcrayon or theyellowcrayon?" Giving choices helps them talk more.
• Focus on What They're Doing, Not Just What They Make:Celebrate their effort, creativity, and attempts to talk, even if the craft isn't "perfect."
• Use Describing Words:Teach them new describing words related to the craft. "This glue issticky," "Let'ssmoothit out," "The glittershimmers."

Why Speech Blubs is Great: Smart Screen Time

We know kids use screens, so at Speech Blubs, we've made it a fun way to learn. Our app isn't just about watching; it's about copying and talking. Unlike shows, Speech Blubs helps your child be active by showing videos of real kids saying sounds and words. This helps them copy, feel confident, and learn to communicate in a fun way.

Imagine using Speech Blubs with your crafts. After making a sailboat, you can open the app and find sections about "Water Play" or "Vehicles" to learn the words. After making animal magnets, your child can practice animal sounds with other kids in the app. This mix of crafts and online learning helps them learn speech and language.

We want to help your child in a fun and easy way, and our scientific approach shows that. You can read stories and seewhat other parents are saying about Speech Blubs.

Choosing the Right Speech Blubs Plan for Your Family

Ready to see how Speech Blubs can help? We have plans for your family's needs, and we want you to get the best value and all of our tools.

Our plans are:

• Monthly Plan:For $14.99 per month.
• Yearly Plan:Our most popular option, for $59.99 per year. That's only $4.99 per month, so yousave 66%compared to the monthly plan!

TheYearly Planis better because it includes things that the Monthly plan doesn't:

• A 7-day free trial:Try Speech Blubs before you buy it.
• The extra Reading Blubs app:More fun and learning with our reading app.
• Early access to new updates:Try our new features first.
• 24-hour support response time:Get help quickly.

The Monthly plan doesn't have these benefits. We think the Yearly plan is the best way for your child to learn.

Conclusion

Summer is a great time to help your child learn through play. These summer crafts help them develop motor skills, imagine, think, and learn to communicate. By doing these activities, you're making memories that will last.

At Speech Blubs, we want to help you help your child feel confident as they learn to "speak their minds and hearts." Our app helps them learn in a fun way, so every activity helps them communicate.

Don't let summer go by without helping your child grow. Start your journey to better communication today. We suggest choosing the Yearly plan to get all the benefits, including the free trial and Reading Blubs app.

Ready to start?Download Speech Blubs on the App Storeorget Speech Blubs on Google Playto start your 7-day free trial now! Or, you cancreate your account and start your free trial on our websiteand choose the Yearly plan for the best value. Let's make this a summer of communication and creativity!

FAQ

Q1: How can I help my child talk more during crafts?

A1:Talk yourself! Say what you're doing, ask questions ("What should we do next?"), give choices, and add to what your child says. Focus on the fun, so it's easy to talk. The more fun it is, the more they'll talk.

Q2: My child gets frustrated when doing crafts. How can I make it better?

A2:Choose easy crafts with no right or wrong way, like play dough. Break down the steps. Focus on the fun, not the perfect result. Praise their effort and help them when needed. The goal is to have fun, not be perfect.

Q3: Are these crafts good for children with speech delays?

A3:Yes! Crafts can be changed for different needs. You can use different materials, simplify instructions, and help them more. The benefits for motor skills and communication are great for children with different needs. Using these activities with Speech Blubs can help with specific sounds and words.

Q4: How does Speech Blubs help with communication with these crafts?

A4:Speech Blubs helps them learn the words from the crafts. For example, after making animal crafts, your child can practice animal names by copying other kids in the app's "Animal Kingdom" section. The app's fun activities help them learn the right pronunciation and words, which helps them communicate. It makes screen time fun and helps your child learn.