Download Free Coloring Pages:
Colored beach coloring pages Scissors (child-safe) Glue stick Cardboard or thick paper for background Sand or brown sugar (optional for texture) Markers or crayons
Steps: Pro Tip: You can also add a title to your artwork using colorful letters. Lisa named hers “Sunshine Island” and hung it on the fridge.
2. Seashell Collage Frame with Beach Coloring Pages
Materials Needed:
Printable beach coloring pages Old cardboard or photo frame Glue Real or paper seashells Tape Safety scissors
Fun Tip: Write your name and the date on the back so you’ll always remember when you made it together.
3. Beach Picnic Place Mats
Materials Needed:
Beach coloring pages Markers, crayons, or colored pencils Clear contact paper or laminator
Steps: Helpful Tip: Add fun names to each placemat, like “Lisa’s Tropical Table” or “Mike’s Seaside Spot.” For more kid-friendly picnic ideas, you can visit Care.com.
4. Ocean Animal Matching Game
Materials Needed:
Two copies of beach coloring pages Scissors Colored pencils Cardboard (optional for sturdiness)
Steps: Smart Tip: You can store the matching pieces in a small container or pouch. We keep ours in a labeled snack bag that Lisa decorated with stickers. If you’d like to explore more printable memory games or matching ideas, check out Childhood101.com.
5. Beach Bag Tag Using Beach Coloring Pages
Materials Needed:
Small-sized beach coloring pages Markers Scissors Hole punch String or yarn Laminator or tape
Steps:
Helpful Tip: Write emergency contact info on the back in case the tag ever gets lost. For more family travel safety tips, visit Safe Kids Worldwide.
6. DIY Beach Bingo Game
Materials Needed:
Several copies of beach coloring pages Markers Ruler Scissors Small buttons or coins (to use as markers)
Steps: Smart Tip: Laminate the cards and use dry-erase markers so they can be reused over and over.
7. DIY Beach Story Stones with Beach Coloring Pages
Materials Needed:
Smooth stones Beach coloring pages Mod Podge or white glue Brushes Scissors
Steps: Genius Tip: Add a few blank stones and let your kids draw directly on them using paint pens. It gives them even more room to imagine and create. Each craft, from bingo cards to story stones, is based on a real afternoon I spent with my son Mike and daughter Lisa. If you want to do something more fun, check out our collections of summer coloring pages, explore more beach coloring pages, or enjoy fun activities with a transportation theme, like coloring pages of taxis and buses. Ready to turn the beach vibes into memories that will last? Allow us to begin!
