These August activities for preschoolers are the perfect addition to several summer lesson plans. Make them during a summer camp craft time, turn them into a summer station, use them as fun morning work, or create them at home before the end of summer.
August Activities For Preschoolers
August crafts are perfect for welcoming the school year. Whether you’re planning an end-of-summer school craft session, a camp activity, or you’re creating at home. There is a great activity for kids this month.
Last month summer was in full swing. Now the summer months are coming to an end and we’re thinking about the new school year. While the warmer weather is still here, we’re switching our summer themes to school activities and it’s the perfect time to work on those basic skills.
While kids of all ages will enjoy these easy crafts, they are perfect for pairing with your favorite August preschool themes. These fun projects are perfect for stations, creating on the first day of school, or on a hot summer day when you don’t want any outdoor activities.
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August Preschool Themes
Here are several exciting themes you can explore in your classroom. Use one or fill your activity calendars with these special days and themes. Then find a craft project to go with the theme!
- Animals
- Bear
- Elephant
- Lions
- Bugs/Insects
- Bees
- All About Me
- Alphabet
- Back to School
- Baking
- Bubbles
- Camping
- Colors
- Emotions/Feelings
- Family
- Fine Motor
- Friendship/Kindness
- Numbers
- Peaches (National Peach Month)
- Picnics (National Picnic Month)
- Pirates (International Pirates Month)
- Shapes
- Transportation
- Watermelon
Special Days In August
- 3rd – National Watermelon Day
- 10th – World Lion Day
- 12th – World Elephant Day
- 1st Sunday – Friendship Day
Our Favorite Craft Supplies
When creating these cute summer-themed activities, you are probably going to want to stock up on some supplies.
These simple materials are perfect for crafting with young kids. While not each of them is used in the crafts below, they are all staples in our craft bin. If you don’t have any on hand, that might be ok. Take a look at the craft first to see whether or not you need them.
- Construction Paper – One of our favorite craft supplies.
- Cardboard – Perfect for using up all those boxes you get in the mail!
- Craft Sticks or popsicle sticks – A classic staple, use them in your craft or to mix paint.
- Kid-Friendly paint – Kids love to get messy! Check out our favorite tips for painting with young children.
- Googly Eyes – You can literally add them to any project and it instantly becomes cuter.
- Tissue Paper – We always have this on hand. Buy it new or use or save it from birthday parties and holidays.
- Toilet Paper Rolls/Paper Towel Rolls – A great way to recycle your paper tubes is to use them in crafts!
- Paper Plates – Grab this party supply to create fun crafts.
- Contact Paper – We use this a lot to create suncatcher crafts
- Pipe Cleaners – Their bendy and hold their shape, which makes for some fun creating!
- Coffee Filters – This inexpensive item is fun to create with.
- Pom Poms – Fluffy and always fun.
- Egg Cartons – Recycle these into fantastic crafts!
- Puffy Paint – Makes great snow!!
- Cotton Balls – Perfect for fuzzy tails.
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August preschool crafts
These August activity ideas are perfect for those last weeks of summer.
The month of August is a great month to learn about bears!
Main Craft Supplies:
Construction Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Scissor Practice
Basic Shapes
Bees are an important part of our world! Use this craft to help with your bee lesson plan.
Main Craft Supplies:
Construction Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Scissor Practice
Most kids go back to school in August. Use these printable pages to help create the First Day of School memories.
Main Craft Supplies:
Printable
Crayons/Markers/etc.
Additional Skills:
Coloring
These crafts help teach about the primary colors. Red, Yellow, and Blue.
Sneak in fine motor skill building with these easy crafts.
Kindness rocks help kids spread kindness with friends and their neighborhood.
Main Craft Supplies:
Rocks
Paint
Additional Skills:
Painting
Process Art
Handwriting
These number rocks are great for teaching about numbers and math. Use them in lesson plans, stations, and more!
Main Craft Supplies:
Rocks
Paint Pens
Additional Skills:
Counting
Basic Math
Did you know that August is national peaches month? Celebrate with this easy treat.
Main Ingredients:
Peaches
Cones
Whipped Cream
Bonus:
They are perfect for years when the summer games are played!
August is National Picnic Month. Celebrate with this simple picnic check craft.
Main Craft Supplies:
Construction Paper
Additional Skills:
Fine Motor Skills
Scissor Practice
This easy craft stick puzzle is perfect for teaching about shapes.
Main Craft Supplies:
Craft Sticks
Markers/Sharpies
Magnets (optional)
Additional Skills:
Counting
Primary Colors
Find more easy crafts and activities that help teach basic shapes.
More monthly preschool crafts
Enjoy more fun holidays and monthly theme ideas.
- July Crafts – Fireworks, Sunshine, and more!
- September Crafts – Apples, Leaves, and so much more.
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