Our colorful and unique lighthouse craft is perfect for younger or older children in either a classroom setting or at home.
We have designed a simple but captivating craft project that offers a wonderful opportunity for children to explore their creativity while learning about the significance of lighthouses.
Implementing our lighthouse craft in the classroom provides a great starting point for lessons on maritime history and navigation. As children construct their own miniature 2D lighthouses, it can be used to open up conversations about the purpose and history of these iconic structures.
They will discover how lighthouses have played a vital role in guiding ships at sea, ensuring their safe navigation through treacherous waters.
The potential for opening up discussions makes it especially useful as an activity for older children, who are ready to learn about more complex topics.
Younger children can still have fun putting together this craft and learning the basics about lighthouses as well!
Furthermore, this craft activity is an excellent way to integrate hands-on learning and fine motor skill development. Children can practice their scissor cutting skills while carefully cutting out the patterns, enhancing their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
The finished “look” of the craft makes it perfect for hanging up in the classroom or sending it home so that it can be proudly displayed by a child’s parents or guardians.
Whether you’re a teacher planning a craft session for your students or a parent looking for an activity that can be done at home during summer break, our lighthouse craft is an ideal choice. It combines creativity, education, and fine motor skill development, making it a well-rounded activity for children of varying ages in any environment.
Lighthouse craft
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Supplies:
The template comes with two options:
- Option 1: print directly on colored paper. There are two lighthouse pattern versions (pre-colored and black and white for kids to color)
- Option 2: trace patterns on colored paper.
How to make a lighthouse craft
Cut out two waves from light blue paper and glue them at the bottom of the dark blue cardstock paper.
Glue the island at the bottom of the dark blue cardstock paper, on top of the waves.
Print the lighthouse on white paper (and color – if using the white and black pattern) and glue it onto the island.
Glue the four light beams, two on each side of the lighthouse.
Add the two clouds.
Looking for more summer crafts for kids?
Who lives in the ocean? – Kids will spin to see what other new animal lives in the ocean. This interactive summer craft involves coloring and scissors cutting – two activities that preschoolers and kindergartners love.
Create two adorable handprint ocean animals: crab and shark. This is a fun summer activity for daycare or to try at home with your kids. All you need is the printable and paint.
