Make summer fun with this easy popsicle craft for kids. Simply print, color, cut, and glue to create a cute paper popsicle. Perfect for a simple summer activity.
Looking for a simple summer craft? This popsicle craft is perfect for kids. It’s a cut and paste activity that’s great for a hot summer day indoors.
My kids love anything they can color and glue. This popsicle craft checks both boxes. It’s a great way to let kids be creative without making a big mess.
This popsicle craft is also a great way to slow down on a busy summer day. Sometimes the days get packed with outings, sports, and errands. Sitting down to color and create is a nice little break—for both kids and parents. I like to sit and craft with my kids when I can.
You can even use this craft as a learning tool. Ask your child to name the colors they’re using. Talk about real popsicle flavors and what colors match them. You can count how many parts the popsicle has or sort the pieces before gluing. It’s a sneaky way to work in a little learning while having fun.
If you’re a teacher or daycare provider, this makes a quick and easy station activity. Print out enough copies and set out crayons and glue. Kids will stay busy and happy—and they’ll be so proud to take home their finished popsicle.
You could also pair this craft with a real popsicle treat when you’re done. We like to do that on extra hot days. Craft first, snack second.
This is a great craft for summer parties, rainy days, or quiet time at home. Plus, it helps kids practice their coloring, cutting, and gluing skills.
Overall, this popsicle craft is a fun, low-stress way to keep kids engaged and creative during summer. It doesn’t take much time or cleanup, and the results are always cute.
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Supplies Needed
- Free craft template (link below)
- Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
- Scissors
- Glue
How to Make the Popsicle Craft
Step 1: Print
Print the craft template. See link below.
Step 2: Color
Use crayons, markers, or colored pencils to color the pieces of the popsicle.
Step 3: Cut
Cut out all the popsicle parts.
Step 4: Glue
Then glue them together to build your popsicle. If you want, you can use a real popsicle stick instead of the paper popsicle stick.
Popsicle Craft
The popsicle craft is for personal use or classroom use only. It cannot be altered or sold. Click on the link below for the craft template.
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