20 Best Memorial Day Crafts for Kids
Memorial Day is a special time to honor and remember those who have served our country. This collection of 20 Memorial Day crafts for kids includes patriotic projects filled with red, white, and blue to encourage creativity and help children learn about the significance of the day in a fun and engaging way.
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Supplies Needed for Memorial Day Crafts
Some common materials needed for many of these Memorial Day crafts are listed below. Remember, this list is not all-inclusive; specific crafts may require additional items. So gather your supplies and get ready to celebrate with red, white, and blue creativity!
20 Memorial Day Arts and Crafts
These 20 Memorial Day crafts are fun, easy, and a great way to teach children about the meaning of the holiday. From patriotic decorations and flag-themed crafts to hands-on activities perfect for classrooms or family time, there’s something for every age.
1. Patriotic Wand Memorial Day Craft
This patriotic wand is a quick and easy Memorial Day craft to make. The star template is the perfect topper for it.
2. Patriotic Suncatcher
Here’s a great craft for decorating the house once it’s finished. The patriotic suncatcher is simple enough for toddlers to work on and looks amazing in a sunny window.
3. American Flag Dot Marker Printable
Put kids in a patriotic mood for Memorial Day with this printable craft. Use dot markers to fill in the American flag to help build fine motor skills.
4. Paper American Flag Lantern Craft
Here are some more printable crafts that are perfect for Memorial Day. These paper lanterns are pre-decorated for simple assembly.
by Red Ted Art
5. Pom Pom Flag Painting
Kids can build their fine motor skills while making this patriotic craft. Use pom poms dipped in paint to paint the printable flag template.
6. DIY American Flag T-Shirt
Make a custom flag t-shirt that kids can help with. Using tape and star stickers to resist paint makes it a perfect flag craft for Memorial Day.
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7. Printable American Flag
This simple Memorial Day craft is a great way for kids to make miniature flags. There are straight-lined or wavy printables that kids can color in and then mount on a dowel.
8. Patriotic Paper Flowers Craft
Paper flowers are a great craft for kids to make some fun patriotic decorations. The printable template gives them all the pieces that they need, and they can put them together however they like for variety.
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9. Popsicle Stick American Flags
This very simple craft is perfect for kids to make with a little parental supervision. They glue the popsicle sticks together and then paint them into an American flag.
10. Memorial Day Cutting Practice
These printables are a great way for kids to practice their scissor skills with a patriotic twist. Featuring Memorial Day-themed images, each one includes guidelines to help kids cut along.
11. Homemade Pinwheels
DIY pinwheels are actually a very simple craft that is easy for kids to make. These printables give them a bit of patriotic flair, as well.
12. American Flag Handprint Craft
Here’s a handprint craft for kids to make with a great patriotic theme. The child’s handprint is made to hold a printable American flag.
13. DIY Paper Hat
Uncle Sam’s hat is a very recognizable symbol of America. This printable headband lets kids look like they’re wearing the iconic Stars and Stripes top hat.
14. Tape Resist American Flag
Tape resist is a perfect way to make an American flag craft. Kids can learn how to resist painting works and will marvel at the magic when the tape is pulled up, and stripes appear.
15. Paper Plate Flag Craft
This paper plate craft is a great patriotic decoration to hang out on Memorial Day. They flutter in the wind and are covered in the stars and stripes.
16. LEGO American Flag
A LEGO American flag is the perfect craft for kids to make this Memorial Day. They can easily make a really great-looking flag craft entirely out of LEGOs.
by Little Bins for Little Hands
17. Patriotic Coffee Filter Flowers
Watercolor coffee filters are a fun craft that kids will love to make. Coloring them in patriotic colors will help them really catch the sun and light up wonderfully. Also, be sure to try this cute watercolor butterfly craft!
18. Memorial Day Color by Number Pages
Here are some color-by-number printable pages that are great practice for kids to learn color recognition. They all come with a patriotic theme to get kids into the right frame of mind for Memorial Day.
19. Wine Cork American Flag Paintings
Wine corks make surprisingly perfect stamps for paintings. Kids can make a pointillism American flag painting using paint corks for brushes.
by Mama Cheaps
20. Felt Star People
For a fun Memorial Day craft that kids will love playing with, this is the ideal project. The printable template makes these fun little star people a snap to put together.
Easy Memorial Day Crafts for Kids – Summary
Looking for fun and meaningful ways to celebrate Memorial Day with kids? This collection of 20 Memorial Day crafts includes patriotic decorations, flag-themed projects, poppy crafts, and hands-on activities that help children honor and remember those who have served.
Perfect for home, school, or daycare, these easy and engaging crafts use simple supplies to create red, white, and blue keepsakes. Whether you’re making a paper plate American flag, a pom-pom painted flag, or star people, these activities provide a great opportunity to talk about the holiday while having fun!
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