Teach children a little bit of history as they try one of these President’s Day crafts for kids. They’ll have fun and learn something too!
Ah, President’s Day – that sneaky holiday that always seems to tiptoe up on me when I least expect it. I must confess, without a day off as a reminder, it’s easy to let it slip past my calendar.
But hey, why not turn this overlooked holiday into an unexpected opportunity for fun and learning with the kiddos?
I think we should make it a day dedicated not just to our nation’s leaders, but to unleashing our creative spirits with some crafty presidential fun.
President’s Day isn’t just about closed post offices and history lessons; it’s the perfect excuse to dive into some arts and crafts that are as educational as they are entertaining.
I’ve scoured the crafting universe (which, admittedly, is a bit less vast than the actual universe) to bring you over 20 President’s Day craft ideas that are perfect for kids.
From crafting miniature versions of Lincoln’s log cabin to designing their own presidential hats, these activities are all about exploring America’s history in the most hands-on way possible.
These crafts are a fantastic way to get kids interested in the stories and personalities behind the faces on our currency and Mount Rushmore.
Plus, let’s be honest, it’s also a sneaky way for us adults to brush up on our presidential trivia – because who doesn’t want to be the reigning champ at the next trivia night?
So, let’s make this holiday one for the history books (or at least one for the family photo album).
Scroll down to discover a treasury of President’s Day crafts that promise to make this holiday a memorable and fun learning experience for everyone involved. Who knows, you might just start looking forward to President’s Day each year!
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Heidi Kennedy
Mini Figurines
Paint a little set of peg dolls to look like our forefathers. The little top hat on the Abraham Lincoln makes me squeal!
Recreate Lincoln’s early days in a log cabin using popsicle sticks and a flip top lid. This is a great one for kids of all ages including preschoolers.
Four score and seven toilet paper rolls ago, a presidential style wig was made. You can use this for presidents but also those who signed the Declaration and The Constitution as well.
George isn't just a paper bag – he's a puppet too! This is great for not only pairing with history lessons and imaginative play theater, but also a great fine motor skills activity!
Use popsicle sticks, acrylic craft paint, and star stickers to make these fun mini flags. These make a great party craft during summer as well as a President's Day craft.
