Summer

Beat the summer boredom with easy, kid-approved crafts that don’t require a trip to the craft store. This category is packed with sunny-season projects — from beach-inspired sun catchers and seashell wind chimes to backyard classics like tie-dye shirts and sidewalk chalk paint. Every craft uses simple, affordable materials you probably already have at home, and works for a range of ages, from toddlers to tweens. Whether you’re planning a rainy-day activity or filling a long summer afternoon, you’ll find something here that keeps little hands busy and imaginations running wild all season long.