Memorial Day is a time to honor the brave men and women who have sacrificed their lives for our country.
It is also a time to spend quality time with family and friends.
If you have toddlers at home, involve them in the festivities and make the day even more meaningful with these ten easy and fun crafts.
These crafts are sure to keep your toddler entertained while also teaching them about the importance of the holiday.
American Flag Handprint
Take a sheet of paper and paint your toddler’s hand red and white. Then, paint their thumb blue and press it on the paper.
This creates a flag design which can be hung as decoration or given as a gift.
Patriotic Windsock
Take a paper plate and cut strips of red, white, and blue tissue paper.
Have your toddler glue the strips to the edge of the paper plate, then attach ribbons or streamers to the bottom.
Firework Painting
Dip a ball of bubble wrap in red, white, and blue paint. Have your toddler press the ball onto a sheet of paper to create the illusion of fireworks.
Liberty Bell Craft
Paint a toilet paper roll silver, then cut out a “crack” in the roll.
Next, create a paper bell by cutting out a circle and gluing a triangle to the top. Add a paper handle to complete the craft.
Starry Night Sky
Using black paper, have your toddler paint dots of white or yellow paint to create a starry sky.
Add red, white and blue stars with a sponge or paintbrush for a patriotic addition.
Woven Paper Flag
Cut out thin strips of construction paper in red, white, and blue. Have your toddler weave the strips together to create a flag design.
Patriotic Sun Catcher
Cut out a star or flag shape from black construction paper and have your toddler glue tissue paper squares of red, white, and blue to create a stained glass effect.
DIY Firecracker
Take a toilet paper roll and cover it with red, white, and blue tissue paper. Fill the roll with pom-poms, then tie off both ends with ribbon to create a firecracker effect.
Military Thank You Card
Help your toddler create a thank you card for veterans or active-duty members of the military.
Have them color or paint a picture and write a message thanking them for their service.
Patriotic Hat
Using red, white, and blue construction paper, have your toddler create a hat design with stars and stripes.
Cut out the design and attach it to a headband or hat for a fun accessory.
Get started on your Memorial Day crafts for toddlers!
Making crafts with your toddler is a great way to spend Memorial Day and honor those who have served our country.
These ten crafts will help your toddler learn about the holiday while also having fun and creating lasting memories.
So gather your supplies and get ready to create some patriotic décor and sentimental gifts.
Happy Memorial Day!