*updated in 2026* June is nearing its end with the promise of sunshine and warmer summer temperatures. The summer solstice is fast approaching. We are always on the hunt for creative summer solstice sun crafts for kids, especially summer crafts for tweens, it seems fitting that we should round up fun sun crafts for kids at this time of the year.
I love celebrating the arrival of summer with crafts and art projects that are bursting with all the energy and light of a bright sunshiny day.
What is the summer solstice?
The summer solstice is the longest day of the year. The day when the sun is in the sky for many hours and minutes in one day. In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice falls on (or around) June 21st.
Many cultures celebrate the summer solstice and honour the power and energy that the sun brings to our lives. After all, we need the sun to exist. Seems like a logical thing to celebrate to me.
What better way to celebrate than through creative sun crafts? We celebrate the winter with snowy crafts and fall crafts and spring crafts - so sun crafts are on order at this time of the year. Gather up the paintbrushes and all of the craft supplies because it is time to celebrate the summer solstice with sun crafts for kids.
Summer Solstice Sun Crafts for Kids
Summer Solstice Crafts for Kids
Celebrate the summer solstice with these creative sun crafts for kids.
Transform coffee filters into glorious suns with markers and the tutorial from Creative Family Fun.
Can you use the power of the sun to melt old crayons into something new? Check out this colourful sun project from Mama Smiles
Brighten up the summer solstice with a silly handprint paper plate from Crafts on Sea.
Jump into a summer solstice inspired sensory play tub and get creative while you explore.
What better way to welcome summer than by making a simple, sunny suncatcher to hand in your window?
Have you ever tried telling the time by the position of the sun in the sky and the shadows on the ground? Make your own sundial…with your body…and learn how to interpret the shadows.
How fun are these cute suns?! If you’ve never tried spin art before then making summer solstice suns is a great time to start.
Use your hands and things you can find in your garden to celebrate the sun. A creative stamping art project for kids to explore textures and colour.
With a few simple items you can find in your house, you can weave the most beautiful summer solstice sun. A lovely decoration you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Welcome the longest day of the year with this folding sun paper card. Write a special message inside about how you want to spend the sunny days ahead.
Use the sun to bring to life these sun prints. Yes, the summer solstice is the perfect day to harness the power of the sun for art.
I love the graphic use of black outlines in this sun art piece. These kinetic suns actually spin and move. A very cool summer solstice craft project for the kids.
How fun is it to weave around and around and bring to life these special little suns? A fabulous sun craft for little ones to make.
Simple craft supplies combine into a magical sun. Paper plates and straws are upcycled into this creative solstice craft.
Another DIY sundial, this time using a paper plate and pencil to aid you in understanding the time. Learn all about sundials with Paging Super Mom.
Upcycle old egg cartons into this gorgeous sun wreath that you can hand on your door to welcome the sunshine and long summer days.
Print this summer sun zentangle template and fill it with creative zentangle patterns. A doodle art way to celebrate the arrival of summer.
Sunshine sun catcher easy solstice craft – with sun template printable
A simple and beautiful suncatcher craft that's perfect for celebrating the summer solstice with kids at home or in school.
It's going to be a BRIGHT and SUNNY day with this latest paper plate sun kids craft idea from us! There's a free printable too!
We are SO ready to celebrate the arrival of summer...the only question is, which activity to try first!
Happy Summer Solstice!
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