Our favorites for summer
Crafts
More Craft Projects-
Make adorable pom-pom ladybugs with googly eyes and pipe cleaner antennae. This easy ladybug craft for kids takes 30 minutes and uses simple supplies.
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Turn an empty plastic bottle into a colorful tropical fish! Paint it, add googly eyes, and hang it up. A fun recycled ocean craft for kids.
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Make a shark hat from craft foam that fits over your head! This fun wearable craft is perfect for shark week or ocean-themed parties.
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Make a butterfly sun catcher from tissue paper and construction paper! This easy craft fills your window with color.
Outdoors
More Things To Do Outside-
Fun beach activities for kids inspired by real beach animals! Dig like a ghost crab, explore tide pools, hunt for shells, and ride waves like a dolphin.
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Build a fairy house from natural materials! Use sticks, moss, leaves, and stones to create a magical miniature home outdoors.
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Catch a cricket, build it a temporary home, and observe its behavior for a week! This easy nature activity teaches kids about insects through hands-on science.
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Build a giant bird nest from sticks, leaves, and grass that is big enough to climb inside! A fun outdoor nature play activity.
Recipes
More Food & Snack Ideas-
Turn strawberries into cute ladybugs with chocolate chip spots! A healthy snack craft almost too adorable to eat.
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Bake ringed, tail-shaped cookies drizzled with chocolate stripes! A fun animal-themed baking project for kids.
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Turn watermelon into animal art you can eat. Learn to make a fruit butterfly with step-by-step instructions kids can follow.
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Bake adorable sea turtle cookies from simple sugar cookie dough. Shape the shell, add tiny legs and chocolate chip eyes. An easy, fun recipe for kids.
Printables
More Print Outs & Downloads-
Free printable lunch box notes with fun nature messages. A small daily surprise to slip into your child’s lunch box or backpack.
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Free backyard birds checklist printable. Large 11×17 ID poster with common backyard birds for families to find and check off together. How many birds can YOUR family spot?
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Free camping bingo printable for kids ages 4-12. Spot tents, hiking boots, owls, and more on your next family camping trip.
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Use your birthday to discover your wild animal nickname! Find your birth month and day on the chart to reveal your silly Ranger Rick nature name.
Coloring Pages
More Coloring Sheets-
Download this free dragonfly coloring page from Ranger Rick! Print it out and color this incredible flying insect.
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Download this free koala coloring page from Ranger Rick! Print it out and color this cuddly-looking tree climber from Australia.
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Download this free salamander coloring page from Ranger Rick! Print it out and color this bright, slimy amphibian.
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Download this free bear coloring page from Ranger Rick! Print it out and bring your favorite bear to life with colors.