Creative Pool Noodle Crafts For Kids

I’ve said this time and time again – at Glued To My Crafts, we absolutely LOVE stepping outside the box. BIG TIME! It really makes mine and my son’s crafty heart happy and proud when we come up with something no one else has.

We also like taking ordinary materials {like the pool noodles you find this time of year} and turning them into the unexpected.

I mean… who knew you could take a simple $1 pool noodle and make a fish, pretend play donut, a unicorn, a crab or even a jellyfish friend with just a few steps? We really strive to make those crafty juices flow within you AND have you make a great piece to show off NO MATTER what time of year!

So whether you are looking for some boredom craft busters to recreate at home or you are planning a summer camp event for little ones, we hope our Pool Noodle Kid Crafts Roundup inspires you!

Find various ideas put together in ONE large pool noodle crafts collection below! Be sure to also bookmark this particular post because it WILL Be growing as the days go by this summer and I find more time to edit pictures :-) I currently have about 10 other ideas waiting for my magic touch and they will be up soon! PROMISE!

Happy crafting, my friends! #gluedtomycrafts

All these ideas start off by cutting the pool noodle down with a kitchen knife or sharp crafting device. PLEASE ALWAYS USE ADULT SUPERVISION AND MAKE SMART CHOICES WHEN CRAFTING WITH KIDS. KIDS SHOULD NOT CUT THE POOL NOODLE ON THEIR OWN. EVER. 

Pool Noodle Jellyfish – several small pipe cleaner pieces inserted into pool noodle halves make for awesome tentacles on a jellyfish. Don’t forget those wiggle eyes!

Pool Noodle Crab – a red pool noodle piece is the perfect starting point for a CRABBY friend! Simply add glittery red pipe cleaners pieces and wiggle eyes.

Pool Noodle Fish – simply cut small sections from your pool noodle and add wiggle eyes & pipe cleaner fins to create FISHY friends with ease!

Pool Noodle Donuts – this is a great invitation to play craft idea! Have children create their pool noodle pieces with puffy paint and glitter for frosting & sprinkles. Then when their pieces are completely dry, grab some plates, napkins and tea sets for a little pretend play afterwards!

This is an oldie from when we were on the “blogspot” days but it’s still a good one! Pool Noodle Painting – great for toddlers. You can find more details on this one HERE!

Pool Noodle Stamped Apple Card – great for a back-to-school idea!

Stamped Unicorn Card – a little white craft paint and paper flowers

Stamped Shark Card – I love this idea for #sharkweek

Stamped Piggie Card – just fill in the hole for his nose!

Under The Sea – Pool Noodle Fish Card

Probably my favorite of all – Stamped Donut Card